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Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade

Elevate summer’s signature lemony sipper with a delicate floral twist plus a light bubbly boost! This sparkling lavender lemonade is lower in sugar than typical, pure in flavor and oh so refreshing.

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BeverageWendy McMillanJuly 2, 2025featuredComment
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Bright, fresh, and richly savory, this satisfying hearty salad is easy to make ahead and can feed a family or please a crowd with minimal fuss.

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Main Dish, Salads & SidesWendy McMillanJuly 1, 2025featuredComment
Glow from the Inside Out Beet Salad
Glow from the Inside Out Beet Salad

Not only does the vibrant color of this salad exude sheer joy, the rich, nutritious ingredients deliver true radiance. Beets, carrots, and red cabbage are a powerful team, transforming ‘low’ into ‘glow’ in more ways than one.

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Salads & SidesWendy McMillanJune 28, 2025 Comments
Orange Julius Smoothie
Orange Julius Smoothie

Fresh whole fruit, a sprinkling of zest, and creamy coconut-based yogurt--the bright "creamsicle" flavor of this easy, wholesome citrus smoothie ignites bubbly nostaliga that is pure joy.

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BeverageWendy McMillanJune 25, 2025featured Comments
Fiesta Fruit Salad
Fiesta Fruit Salad

Cool cucumber and crisp jicama lend contrast while melding beautifully with bright, juicy fruits in this colorful delight!

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Salads & SidesWendy McMillanJune 24, 2025featured Comments
Simple Snacks for Summer
Simple Snacks for Summer

Summertime, and the snacks should be easy! Here are a few of our favorite, supremely simple, delightfully satisfying, low-effort goodies.

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Desserts, SnacksWendy McMillanJune 21, 2025featuredComment
Berry Cacao Mood-Boosting Smoothie
Berry Cacao Mood-Boosting Smoothie

This refreshing mood-boosting smoothie takes a mere minute to prepare and is just bursting with berrylicious benefits and flavor!

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Wendy McMillanJune 15, 2025Comment
Scrumptious Date Crumble Bars (vegan, gluten-free, date-sweetened)
Scrumptious Date Crumble Bars (vegan, gluten-free, date-sweetened)

Sweetened solely with pure Medjool dates, orange juice, and a good dash of warm spice, these simple, easy, wholesomely scrumptious bars are fun to make and playfully variable.

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SnacksWendy McMillanJune 6, 2025Comment
Easy Vegan Refried Bean Soup
Easy Vegan Refried Bean Soup

Homemade or canned refried beans make for quick, warm, easy heartiness with a fun factor and deliciousness that hits just right . Top to taste with fresh veggies for contrast and balance—sliced radish, shredded greens, spring onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

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Soups and StewsWendy McMillanMay 14, 2025 Comments
Easy Vegan French Toast Casserole (Healthy!)
Easy Vegan French Toast Casserole (Healthy!)

Easy to prep, eager to please, this versatile, vegan, wholesome French toast casserole is whatever you want it to be—light yet decadent, a cozy, rustic breakfast bake that carries itself with a certain splendor.

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BreakfastsWendy McMillanApril 29, 2025featuredComment
Bright and Cozy Carrot, Ginger, and Cilantro soup
Bright and Cozy Carrot, Ginger, and Cilantro soup

Packed with powerhouses like beta carotene, piquant ginger, and potent garlic, this bright, soothing soup is rich in comforting flavor, plus quick, simple, and budget-friendly to prepare. It’s perfect for the coolly cozy side of spring, Joy on a rainy day.

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Soups and StewsWendy McMillanApril 17, 2025Comment
Healthy-for-Cake Vegan Carrot Cake
Healthy-for-Cake Vegan Carrot Cake

Warm, spicy, cozy, and bright, this vegan, wholesome carrot cake uses minimal oil and is both lower in sugar than typical recipes and naturally sweetened—a perfect, joyful celebration cake for spring!

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DessertsWendy McMillanApril 1, 2025 Comments
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Zesty, saucy, bright, and hearty, this dish is a casserole fiesta, easy to make and fun to adapt. Smother it with enchilada sauce, kick it up with extra heat, make it plant-based cheesy gooey, add in extra vegetables—the variations are limitless.

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MainsWendy McMillanMarch 24, 2025vegan enchiladas, enchilada casserole, avocado sauce, sweet potatoes Comments
Soothing Blue(berry) Moon Milk
Soothing Blue(berry) Moon Milk

Any night is a lovely time for this whimsically cozy, plant-based blue moon milk! Incorporating fresh blueberries and herbal Tulsi tea adds antioxidant properties, delightful fruity notes, and floral fragrance to this lovely take on the classic.

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Smoothies & BeveragesWendy McMillanMarch 13, 2025 Comments
Easy Peanut Lime Stir-Fry with Noodles and Bean Sprouts
Easy Peanut Lime Stir-Fry with Noodles and Bean Sprouts

Mung bean sprouts meld with noodles for a cozy, quick meal that can be dressed up with all kinds of extras or served simply as is while still delivering a whopping nutrient-package and tasty satisfcation.

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MainsWendy McMillanMarch 6, 2025mung bean sprouts, beansprouts, vegan, noodles, easy weeknight meals, stir-fries, beansprout noodles, quick and easy Comments
Brain-Boosting, Energizing Treat: Blueberry Walnut Energy Bars
Brain-Boosting, Energizing Treat: Blueberry Walnut Energy Bars

These easy-to-make blueberry beauties give your body a lift and your sweet tooth a little natural satisfaction with whole body benefits.

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SnacksWendy McMillanMarch 3, 2025brain boosting, homemade energy bars, bacopa, blueberry walnut bars, homemade granola bars, date bars, snacks Comments
Quick and simple Turmeric Ginger Immune Boosting Shots (no juicer needed)
Quick and simple Turmeric Ginger Immune Boosting Shots (no juicer needed)

Make it sweet and tangy, bold and fiery, or any blend in between—this piquant elixir is like a burst of sunshine from the inside out. Bolster your defenses, and feel the glow!

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Smoothies & BeveragesWendy McMillanFebruary 26, 2025immune boost, wellness shot, turmeric ginger, turmeric ginger shots, wellness tonic, cold busters Comments
Protective tonic with kick: Immune-boosting Fire Cider
Protective tonic with kick: Immune-boosting Fire Cider

Essentially apple cider vinegar infused with powerful, immune-boosting fruits, roots, herbs, and spices, this tangy tonic is just the thing to battle the bugs and put just the right amount of fire in your belly!

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Smoothies & Beverages, MiscellaneousWendy McMillanFebruary 21, 2025Comment
Easy Vegan Cauliflower Chili
Easy Vegan Cauliflower Chili

Grated cauliflower works beautifully as a sub for meat and rice in this hearty, easy to customize, flavor-packed, forgiving dish of comfort.

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Mains, Soups and StewsWendy McMillanFebruary 17, 2025cauliflower chili, chili recipes, vegan chili, weeknight meals, comfort food, chili recipes easy Comments
Build a Valentine's Grazing Board
Build a Valentine's Grazing Board

Creating a visually stunning Valentine’s grazing board is a beautiful way to express loving sentiments–even the preparation itself brings joy.

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DessertsWendy McMillanFebruary 10, 2025vegan, grazing board, Valentines Day treats, Valentines grazing board, vegan dessert board, healthy dessert board, herbal wellness Comments
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