Snickerdoodle Cupcakes – warmly spiced cinnamon cake with vanilla-cinnamon frosting. A worthy tribute to a classic cookie.

Vegetarian Black Eyed Pea Fritters – a vegetarian variation on Hoppin’ John perfect for ringing in the New Year.

This hot chocolate on a stick makes a great DIY holiday gift – plus some other last minute food & drink gift ideas!

Cranberry-lime infused vodka makes a great last minute gift. Or just chug it from the bottle when your family drives you nuts.

Curried “Chicken” Salad – this healthy vegetarian spin on chicken salad will satisfy your craving and lighten up your lunchtime.

Lavender-Lemon Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting – say goodbye to summer the right way with these subtly fragrant cupcakes.

Lentil Ricotta Meatballs – these are the real deal. Meat-free, flavorful, and hold up like a dream in a big bowl of simmering marinara.

Spiced Pistachio Blondies – a grown-up blondie gently spiced with a chai blend, sprinkled throughout with pistachios and chocolate.

Bang Bang Tofu – this is a healthier (and vegetarian!) version of the deep fried Bonefish app. Makes a great starter or entree.

Cookies n’ Cream Ice Cream – my favorite ice cream flavor ever, and so easy.

Not a grain of rice to be found in this fried “rice.” An easy, healthy alternative to greasy takeout.

Date, Walnut & Gorgonzola Grilled Cheese – one of my favorite salads made into a sandwich.

Baked Avocado Egg Rolls – a healthier homemade version of one of my favorite deep-fried restaurant appetizers.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes – this is my go-to carrot cake. Perfectly moist and not too sweet, topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Strawberry Basil Smoothie- sweet strawberries are perfectly balanced with peppery basil. Cool, refreshing and a perfect start to the day.

Peach Bellini Cupcakes – a classic brunch cocktail turned cupcake. Fluffy peach cupcakes topped with tangy champagne buttercream.

Roasted Cabbage – this simple way to prepare cabbage gives it an entirely new taste.

White Bean, Kale & Quinoa Burgers – a little veggie burger with big taste.

Salt Potatoes – cooking up these baby spuds in salt water results in the creamiest potato you’ve ever had.

These deviled “eggs” are easy to make, tasty, low-cal and…100% vegan?!

The best ever chocolate frosting – no powdered sugar, no complicated beating of egg whites. Just perfect, rich, chocolaty goodness.

Irish Soda Bread Muffins – a tender, flaky Irish soda bread in muffin form. Perfect for soaking up all that St. Patrick’s Day Guinness.