Vibrant Plant Based Recipes
these Miso Sesame Kale Chips are a crispy snack that is full of flavor! learn how to make the best kale chips recipe – super easy, tasty snacking.
recipe originally published October 21, 2011
These Miso Sesame Kale Chips are my favorite variation of kale chips. I have been making the same recipe for years, and we still love it as much as the first time. I crave the flavors.
The tangy miso with crunchy sesame seeds are an irresistible combination. I …
these Cherry Carob Truffles are vibrantly colored and brightly flavored, sweet and salty bites. A quick and easy, five ingredient recipe.
I have been making these for a couple years now – as energy bites, as chocolate covered truffles, as bars. I first made these when it was my turn to bring snacks to …
Strawberry Lemon Rice Crispies – bright lemon and sweet strawberry bring great flavor to a classic rice crispie, perfectly pink for Valentines, or any day!
Yesterday was World Cancer Day.
Yesterday was the day I spent the morning with my dad and the head of oncology at our hospital. Hearing a new cancer diagnosis, with an accompanying recommendation of a laryngectomy. Dad will have his voice box removed permanently, and with it, the cancer. Hopefully permanently.
Surgery is scheduled for this Thursday. Which is a good thing, because I will not be able to think of anything else until then.
I want to say Thank You, again. Thank you to all of you who continue to pray and send good thoughts, ask about Dad and ask about me. You all have made this experience much more bearable. Sometimes, even happy.
I think it is appropriate that I originally made this recipe as a Thank You for someone who has been a huge lifesaver to me.
My strawberry lemon rice crispies are dessert number two in my …
Pineapple Flower Cakes – dehydrated pineapple flowers make a bright summery presentation on sweet cupcakes – an impressive and easy decoration!
The first time I saw them was when Annie shared them (she says they are from Martha Stewart), and I have wanted to make them ever since. My lovely friend Sarena just made some too – hers are gorgeous as well!
I have made these flowers three times now, once as cupcake toppers for Jeni’s going away party, which called for some over the top desserts.
The way I …
Peanut Butter Banana Fruit Roll – a unique spin on everyones favorite snack, the classic fruit rollup! quick, easy, and super tasty!
Two of Basil’s favorite foods. While I was making these, he was walking through the kitchen, his nose pointed up like Snoopy, sniffing sniffing sniffing…
I let him…
If you’ve been here a while, you know I love basil. If you are new (hello!), I love basil so much I named our dachshund Basil. Fresh basil is my favorite thing to have in a vase in the kitchen, growing in my garden, as a lingering scent on my hands.
Yep, even though it’s already winter out there, in my kitchen I’m still acting like it’s summer. Strawberries and fresh basil. Always a perfect pairing in my opinion, and this is one I have been wanting to do for a while.
Bird’s eye shot of my Vita Mix. See, told you she’s an Old Lady Vita. Look at that old school handle. I bought this in college and I keep saying I should stop bragging that I’ve used it with no problems for … um … many years. Don’t want to jinx her.
Don’t think I will.
Anyway, between the few minutes of chopping the berries and chiffonading the larger basil leaves and the ten seconds of blending, this “recipe” comes together quick. Well. Then there’s a couple hours of dehydrating.
I really wanted to tip this tray on it’s side and drink it. So good. Glad I waited though, because the fruit rolls are even better!
gluten free, vegan, no added sugar
2 quarts fresh strawberries
1 large bunch (1 cup) fresh basil leaves
Blend in high powered blender until smooth. Pour onto solid sheet for dehydrator, spread to a 1/2 inch thickness (thinner might rip or crack). Dehydrate at 130 for 3-4 hours. Alternately, you can pour into plastic wrap on a baking sheet, place in oven on 120 with door open for… several more hours.
These taste amazing! They have the fruity sweet flavor of the strawberries, and the basil is strong in the best way possible.
Are you a basil fan? How about a Basil fan? 😀
Do you like fruit rolls? Favorite flavor?
Watermelon Candy is a delicious natural candy recipe with incredible concentrated flavor! Brightly vibrant with surprising flavor, these are the hit of summer!
recipe originally published October 26, 2011
Watermelons always make me think of Grandpa Z. We shared a mutual love of watermelon, and I have many memories of enjoying it with him. I have …
