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No-Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Tart

August 22, 2019 in Dairy-Free · Gluten-Free · Recipe Box · Sweets · Vegan · Leave a Comment

You see that rich, glossy robe of dark chocolate ganache?
It’s covering the creamiest, maple sweetened peanut butter filling.

Also known as the power couple, peanut butter and chocolate.
Atop an an easy press-in crust of oats, almond flour, and dates.

And it’s not a dream. Nope. Just one of the best desserts I’ve ever made, and you can too. A no-bake, vegan Peanut Butter Cup Tart that’s made with real ingredients, and tastes even better than the Reese’s candy that is admittedly one of my weaknesses. 

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Smashed Cucumber Yogurt Salad with Toasted Walnuts
July 17, 2019 in Gluten-Free · Recipe Box · Salad · Summer · Vegetables · 5 Comments

This Smashed Cucumber Yogurt Salad with fresh dill, vinegar marinated shallots, and toasted walnuts has absolutely been my go to recipe for lunches and backyard bbqs. After several tweaks and tests, it had me coming back to the refrigerator for “just one more bite”, and I knew it was ready to share with you.

The greek yogurt dressing is somewhere in between tangy, vinegar-based and healthy creamy. And it’s absolutely delicious.

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Gluten-Free Strawberry Blondie Bars Recipe
July 9, 2019 in Gluten-Free · Recipe Box · Summer · Sweets · Leave a Comment

I didn’t think I could love a strawberry blondie bar more than one with dark chocolate and coffee. But these berry studded, almond topped, chewy, buttery bars have stole my heart, just in time for peak strawberry season. Imagine the flavors of strawberry shortcake and a sugar cookie, with a melt-in-your mouth texture, and the signature crackly top of a brownie.

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Cheesy Layered Marinara Baked Eggplant Slices
July 2, 2019 in Fall · Gluten-Free · Main Dish · Nut-Free · Recipe Box · Summer · Vegetables · Leave a Comment

I had two goals in mind when creating this recipe. 
First, to help you love eggplant. That they aren’t bitter and flavorless, when prepared with a little insight. The tricks I share below got me over my fear of eggplants and taught me how to crave these strange purple globes.
And second, show you that muenster cheese is for far more than a deli sandwich.
You only need 5 ingredients to make these Cheesy Marinara Baked Eggplant Slices!

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