Creamy Mascarpone Risotto with Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese

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Hearty vegetarian lentil bolognese joins forces with a creamy mascarpone risotto and in doing so hits all of the right comfort food notes.
Creamy Mascarpone Risotto with Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese

Nothing brings out the acid reflux in me like technical blog troubles.

I won’t get into the nitty gritty of things, but I apologize if you tried to access the site in the past 36 hours and it was down. There was some disconnect between my host and the firewall I use to keep the site safe. My hosting company basically shrugged their shoulders and brushed me aside, apparently with no intention of trying to help me fix things. Thankfully I figured out a workaround last night and will be switching hosting companies in the next week, hopefully to one that will actually do what I pay them to, which is to keep the site up and running!

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Vegan Almond Joy Overnight Oats

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Prepare these vegan almond joy overnight oats the night before and wake up a chocolate, coconut, and almond oatmeal dream!

Vegan Almond Joy Overnight Oats

You really try to do your best as a parent only to realize YOU ARE RAISING AN ADDICT.

Already, at 10 months old.

They’re starting young these days.

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Baked Ziti with Roasted Red Peppers, Baby Kale, and Ricotta

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Cozy pasta bakes are a no-fail way to make dinner more delicious! And this baked ziti with roasted red peppers, baby kale, and ricotta is no exception – it’s creamy, cheesy and absolutely stuffed with veggies in every bite.

Baked Ziti with Roasted Red Peppers, Baby Kale, and Ricotta

One of the best feelings in the world is starting off your week with pan of gooey cheesy (vegetable-stuffed!) baked pasta in the fridge.

Fact.

And not the “alternative” kind.

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Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plan – 3.4.17

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Healthy Vegetarian Meal Plan - Spring

Well, I was really hoping that spring was on the horizon but then we were greeted with TWENTY DEGREE WEATHER today. It totally dashed our plans to go to a breakfast/brunch spot that was a little bit further away than usual. Boo.

I guess this means a few more weeks of cozy comfort food are in order! This week’s meal plan features exactly that with TWO buddha bowls filled with roasted veggie goodness, one of my favorite soups that I’ve made this winter season, hearty sweet potato veggie burgers, and feel-good lentil carrot tacos. Stay warm and happy eating!

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Fluffy Funfetti Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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Birthday cake for breakfast?! ABSOLUTELY. These fluffy funfetti blueberry buttermilk pancakes are stuffed with sprinkles, bursting with juicy blueberries, and perfect for an extra special morning treat.

Fluffy Funfetti Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Sprinkles make 99.9% of things in life better.

Even turning 30.

Okay, especially turning 30.

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Mozzarella and Kale Caesar Pizza with Crispy Chickpeas

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This kale caesar pizza is topped with a hearty layer of mozzarella as well as a kale caesar salad complete with crispy chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika.

Mozzarella and Kale Caesar Pizza with Crispy Chickpeas

Ten year old me would be wide-eyed, slack-jawed, and – honestly now – downright horrified at the prospect that I would someday eat salad on a pizza.

And, WILLINGLY at that.

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