The Occasional Smoothie!
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy free, refreshing and filling, this smoothie is full of nutrients and bursting with tropical flavors!
Tropical Smoothie
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 cup carrot juice ½ cup coconut water 1 mango, peeled and chopped (about 1½ cups) 1½ cups chopped
Is it a Muffin? Is it a Cookie? NOOOO, it’s a Mookie!
Set up like a cookie but moist like a muffin this is really the best part of a muffin – the top, disguised as a cookie. Filled with delicious blueberry flavor and topped with a blueberry reduction.
Blueberry Muffin Top Cookies
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) ¼ cup O&V Arbequina EVOO * 2 tablespoons O&V Lemon EVOO * ¾ cup sugar Zest of one lemon 1
A Taste of Home!
Deliciously sweetened with mango pulp this cake is moist, amazing and super easy. It is fabulous on its own, but takes on tropical decadence with a drizzle of mango coulis and some whipped cream.
Mango Cake with Mango Coulis
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) Cake 1 can (30 oz) Mango puree or 3 cups homemade mango puree (divided) 1 box yellow cake
Easy & Healthy Breakfast for Company
This is a fabulous make ahead breakfast or brunch item. Prepare it the night before and then just pop it into the oven when you wake up for a warm, hearty, healthy and delicious breakfast.
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 12 large eggs 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (regular or low fat) 1 ¼ cups
Savory Tart
A tangle of carrot strips mixed with little morsels of spicy chorizo sausage combine to make a delicious and beautiful tart. A unique and exciting appetizer or even a light lunch with a side salad, this is a perfect way to enjoy those delicious young spring carrots.
Ribboned Carrot Tart
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 box Puff pastry sheets (17.5 oz, two sheets) 1 egg, beaten lightly 6 medium carrots (red, white,