You would never know that this is a vegan cheese platter. I get all sorts of requests making cheese platters from clients, some vegan, gluten-free, some with no restrictions at all. The thing is that all cheese platters have in common, they are beautiful! No matter what allergy or special diet we can always accommodate. […]

Pan-seared mushrooms will leave you satisfied and feeling good after a delicious meal. Not only is this dish is gluten-free and vegan, it’s quite easy to put together too. There was a point in my childhood when I wouldn’t say I liked mushrooms. My mom still made them often, I kept trying them, and my […]

When I first made these crispy smashed potatoes with herby sour cream, I was cooking for my clients in Lake Tahoe. They wanted an appetizer to enjoy while having cocktails outside their lakefront home. The only requirement was an easy finger food to enjoy outside. No one wants to be relaxing sitting on their patio […]

Asparagus Soup with Meyer lemon-herb gremolata, creme fraiche, and toasted pine nuts. A vibrant green soup that is not only healthy but is beautiful to look at too. When it’s cold in Lake Tahoe, I pretty much want soups every day and for every meal. It’s my healthy cozy, comfort food. I honestly can have […]

My favorite tahini tigernut chocolate chip cookies are here and guys these are good, like so so good! These cookies come out of the oven with crispy edges, a chewy middle, and trust me no one will know that they are gluten-free and vegan. I highly recommend giving these a try, quick and easy gluten-free […]

We took an out of the box classic, made a gluten-free and dairy-free hamburger helper version. Why? Because I was in need of some ultimate comfort food, to be honest. Has anyone else been making comfort food lately? As a kid, I grew up on the classic hamburger helper right out of the box. It […]