Roasted Root Veggies with Warm Lentils & Kale

Nothing will ever beat a warm bowl of roasted veggies on a cold winter night. This is exactly what I want to eat all winter long to keep me feeling warm and comforted. Plus, the colorful veggies definitely help brighten up a dreary day (and trust me, we have a lot of those in Chicago…

Apple Pie Oats

I posted these oats on Instagram over the weekend and received a lot of requests for the recipe. It's actually quite simple to make and is perfect for a chilly fall (or winter) breakfast. My husband came into the kitchen as I was making this bowl and exclaimed, "Wow it smells so good in here!…

Easy Vegan Mac & Cheese

While I don't think we should need an excuse to make lots of warming comfort food, I will gladly use the dropping temperatures as motivation to make as much as I want. This vegan mac & cheese really hit the spot, and this recipe made enough sauce that I can use the leftovers on nachos…

Warm Fonio Salad & Sweet Potato Bowl with Curried Pecan Sauce

When the kind people at Yolélé Foods reached out to me about trying fonio several months ago, I was confused at first ("What the heck is fonio?") but also super intrigued. Simply put, fonio is an easily digestible and gluten-free African supergrain that is packed with amino acids, protein, fiber and iron. This company is…