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Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Super moist Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Muffins made vegan and gluten-free with almond flour, SunButter, and chocolate. The perfect fall snack!

Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Muffins on plate with chocolate chips scattered by Flora & Vino

Is anyone else the keeper of the fridge like I am at my house? 

I’m the one who knows which shelf the berries are on, which yogurt will expire first, and how many kombuchas are remaining in the door. 

With great power comes great responsibility, right? 

This also means that I usually guide us through meal time, making suggestions to ensure that everything gets used. 

To be fair, that’s mostly because my fridge is constantly in flux with testing new recipes and receiving new products and produce. 

It’s basically part of my job description to be, well, the kitchen queen. 

Usually M is happy to sit back, relax, and devour leftovers as they come in content creation waves. 

But sometimes even he gets overwhelmed with the state of the Frigidaire. 

“How many pumpkin muffins did you make?!” M asked incredulously this morning after peering into the cool expanse beyond the fridge door. 

Obviously his reaction was warranted, considering that I currently have two dozen pumpkin muffins in my refrigerator. 

That’s because I wanted to give you the *perfect* pumpkin muffin for the upcoming fall season. 

Now, I’m not complaining, because all versions were scrumptious. 

However, the one I settled on is simply the best. 

These Pumpkin SunButter Chocolate Chip Muffins are made both vegan and gluten-free with almond flour, SunButter, and lots of chocolate chips. 

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Curried Cauliflower Kale Salad

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Curried Cauliflower Kale Salad with tart cherries, cashews, chickpeas, and avocado in a yogurt tahini dressing.  Perfect for winter lunches!

Curried Cauliflower Kale Salad served on a plate drizzled with Yogurt Tahini surrounded by cashews, spring onion, and dried cranberries by Flora & Vino

Let’s do a 2023 check in so far…how has it been? 

It’s been so very full on my end– and all good things. 

By morning I’m working through an inversion practice, using blocks and straps and prep to help me get upside down. 

My goal is to be able to successfully hold an inversion by the end of the year! 

By evening I’m learning German in a virtual course that just kicked off this week. 

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? 

It feels good to actively pursue my goals and dreams, and it feels even better to fuel them with my favorite foods. 

I’m fiercely protective of my nourishment right now, because with all of the go-getting, there isn’t as much time for rest. 

So, let’s make sure we have a cozy and nourishing lunch for the weeks ahead. 

This Curried Cauliflower Kale Salad is made with tart cherries, cashews, chickpeas, and avocado in a creamy yogurt tahini dressing. 

It’s the hearty salad you need for winter lunches in the colder months!

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Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs with Creamy Sriracha Sauce

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Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs with Creamy Sriracha Sauce made on the grill or grill pan. Enjoy them over rice with fresh herbs for a fresh summer meal!

Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs with Creamy Sriracha Sauce by Flora & Vino

It’s grilling season!

Lately, when I take my daily walk through the neighborhood, I come back hungry.

And not because I walked 10,000 steps. 

It’s because tantalizing smells are wafting from the neighboring houses.

It takes all I have  not to pop in their garden or patio where upbeat music plays, voices carry, and smoke rises from the grill. 

Clearly, I didn’t get the invite.

But friends, I’m cordially inviting you to my plant-based grilling party. 

It’s a Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs with Creamy Sriracha Sauce party! 

Attire: grilling casual. 

RSVP, yes or no? 

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BBQ Tempeh Sheet Pan Meal

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BBQ Tempeh Sheet Pan Meal with bbq marinaded tempeh, sweet potato, and broccoli drizzled with hemp heart ranch. Perfect for meal prep for the week!

BBQ Tempeh Sheet Pan Meal served on plate with BBQ sauce and hemp heart ranch by Flora & Vino 

Do you have big plans for Memorial Day? 

We’re planning to see family and friends and spend time outdoors, weather permitting! 

I’m looking forward to grilling on my parents’ deck, shaded by the deck umbrella overlooking a lawn of English Ivy. 

It’s the unofficial beginning of summer, right? 

If you’re feeling like you missed the BBQ boat this year, I got you. 

Grab your favorite BBQ sauce and a sheet pan and let’s make a BBQ Tempeh Sheet Pan Meal for dinner! 

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Swiss Chard Abundance Salad

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Swiss Chard Abundance Salad packed with superfoods and an easy oil-free orange tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep and workweek lunches.

Swiss Chard Abundance Salad served in a bowl with a fork drizzled with Easy Orange Tahini by Flora & Vino

How is January halfway over?

We’re past the midway month point and I haven’t even shared a salad recipe with you.

I’m going to blame the snow.

It’s still mostly white here in Virginia, but I laced up my Sorel snow boots this afternoon and took Harper on a long snow-walk anyway.

We paused for a second 30 minutes in, surrounded by soft snow and gray branches against pink skies– and guys, it was so quiet and so beautiful.

I wanted to bottle up that silence and add it to a permanent highlight reel in my brain.

This month has been anything but quiet, kicking off 2019 in southpaw stance.

Allow this Swiss Chard Abundance Salad with Easy Orange Tahini to be the calm amidst your January storm.

It screams “eat the rainbow” while being packed with superfoods and a citrus based oil-free dressing.

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Roasted Fig Arugula Salad

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Roasted Fig Arugula Salad with Maple Tahini with juicy roasted figs, toasted walnuts, and an oil-free maple tahini dressing. Perfect for fall salads!

Roasted Fig Arugula Salad served with maple tahini by Flora & Vino

The other day I asked on Instagram if anyone could name a fruit sexier than a fresh fig.

My brother-in-law did chime in with a cheeky “Rambutan!” comment.

I also got several Passion Fruit and Pitaya responses, all very good contenders, boys and girls, but have you tried roasted figs before?

Now my main contender for the fruit beauty pageant.

They’ve got looks, taste, and a pretty intriguing backstory about being an inverted flower pollinated by a female wasp (I just did my research on this– did you know??).

Oh, and they’re absolutely delicious in this simple Roasted Fig & Arugula Salad with Maple Tahini that’s perfect to jazz up your fall meal prep!

*mic drop*

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“Cheezy” Chickpea Sheet Pan Meal

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“Cheezy” Chickpea Sheet Pan Meal with chickpeas, veggies, and nutritional yeast seasoning. Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for meal prep!

"Cheezy" Chickpea Sheet Pan Meal

Well hello there!

How was your weekend?

This past week/weekend I went to Natural Products Expo East and visited with all of my favorite brands and scoped out the newest products in natural foods.

It was a lot of walking, a lot of talking, and a lot of sampling!

Somehow I had the bright idea to hit the grocery store on the way home from the trade-show, to, you know, kill two birds (two tofus?) with one stone, so to speak.

After being surrounded by food and chatter about food all day PLUS lugging of all of the loot from the show AND all of my groceries up three flights of stairs (we’re on the top unit of a stacked condominium!)– I decided I didn’t want to see or hear about food again. Like ever.

But then of course that changed because…a girl’s got to eat.

I eased back into the kitchen today with this fail-proof 1-Pan Meal that’s perfect for meal prep!

If you’re feeling a bit tired, frazzled, and food-overwhelmed like me, this “Cheezy” Chickpea Sheet Pan Meal is exactly what you need.

Come on, let’s do it!

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Summer Spinach Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

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Summer spinach salad with turmeric tahini dressing, quinoa, summer vegetables, and avocado. Perfect to meal prep for lunch!

Summer Spinach Salad served in bowls with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Happy Sunday!

How are you enjoying the end of your summer?

It’s honestly felt a lot like fall here in Virginia in the past few days, but I’m not complaining.

The crisp cool weather felt so amazing on our Sunday run this morning.

This Summer Spinach Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing is my last ode to summer in salad form.

The combination is fresh, bright, and light, with a sweet cider-y dressing that will get you jazzed about fall.

It’s also perfect for meal prep, for anyone going back to school or just back to the kitchen basics!

Oh, lunchtime.

I feel like most people would say that breakfast is the most hectic meal of the day, but for me, it’s definitely my mid-day meal!

Usually, when lunchtime rolls around I’m halfway through a photo shoot in a kitchen that looks more like the target of a natural disaster than a place for civilized eating.

So, I’ve been a bit lazy about my lunchtime “recipes” lately.

And by lazy I mean I’m throwing all of the raw and steamed veggies, leftover quinoa, avocado, and a tahini dressing in a bowl.

This solid blueprint never fails to fuel me, and if it ain’t broke…

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Sweet Potato & Forbidden Rice Power Bowls

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Sweet Potato & Forbidden Rice Power Bowls with baked broccoli, edamame, and raw veggies in a creamy oil-free miso tahini dressing.

Sweet Potato & Forbidden Rice Power Bowls topped with miso tahini served in bowls with fork

Who else watched the royal wedding over the weekend?!

I didn’t set my alarm to watch like some of my friends did, but I might have teared up a little while making my lazy Sunday breakfast when Prince Harry and Meghan *finally* embraced.

I milled about the kitchen listening to the light commentary that followed on the news stations all morning, feeling good about the whole affair and the state of the world and all that.

Can we have more moments like that, please?

If you’re having some major royal wedding withdrawals too, it’s cool, because I have a royal meal idea for you this week.

These Sweet Potato & Forbidden Rice Power Bowls are the perfect plant-based combination to fuel your extraordinary life!

Did I tell you that I’m embarking on my 200-hr yoga teacher training this fall?

I’ve been feeling for a while now that “this is the year”,  and when I opened up the monthly newsletter from my yoga studio (something I never do) and saw the notice about the training this fall, I emailed back immediately for more information.

It starts in September.

It’s happening.

I’ve never felt so strong, powerful, and fit as I do after accomplishing a sweaty Vinyasa flow, and I’m excited to learn more about the practice and to share it with others.

As with any active lifestyle, what you choose to fuel you is equally as important to keep those vibes high.

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Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad

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Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad with kale, roasted brussels sprouts, quinoa, cranberries, and pecans in a sweet no-oil-added apple cider tahini. 

Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad served on plates with Apple Cider Tahini by Flora & Vino

I created this salad on our trip to Indiana last month as a sort of happy accident.

It was about 10 PM, and I was up, running on adrenaline and kombucha, quite literally throwing veggies and leftovers in Tupperware to pack for the trip the following day.

Somehow in my pre-travel anxiety I threw together the best the combination of perfectly roasted brussel sprouts, toasty white quinoa, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans, all mixed in with a creamy oil-free apple cider tahini that I whipped up on the spot.

I didn’t think I worked well under pressure, but this salad begs to differ.

You need to add this Brussels Sprout Cranberry Salad with Apple Cider Tahini to your weekly salad rotation!

While traveling the next day, we happened to stop at a cute plant-based restaurant in Pennsylvania for Dan to grab some grub, and I was surprised to the see that the menu had italicized words under the entrée that read “Gluten Free“, “Vegetarian“, and “Vegan“.

I stubbornly turned down the options, though, recalling how much time and energy went into my Tupperware party the night before.

I wasn’t about to let that salad go to waste, friends!

When we got back to the car, I pulled out red-lidded square Tupperware, determined to love its contents.

But I didn’t have to try hard.

I was practically swooning before we got back on the highway.

I told Dan “OH MY GOD, THIS IS SO GOOD,” between brusselin’ bites more than he cares to remember.

The only consolation in finishing it was that I had two left to nosh on the rest of the trip!

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I’m *obsessed* with these Lemon Cashew Chia Seed I’m *obsessed* with these Lemon Cashew Chia Seed Muffins and once you see the ingredient list, you will be too! 🍋 🥧

Here’s what’s inside:
✔️chia seeds
✔️unsweetened almond milk 
✔️superfine almond flour 
✔️maple syrup
✔️lemon zest
✔️lemon juice
✔️cashew butter

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Here’s what recipes smiles at me this week:
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✔️ SunButter & Jelly Bliss Balls
✔️ Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing
✔️ Mediterranean Quinoa Bake 
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Need an oat refresh?! Chocolate Stovetop Oats made Need an oat refresh?! Chocolate Stovetop Oats made with simple ingredients for a cozy breakfast ready in 10 minutes. Consider adding this to your meal plan for the week ahead! 🍫

For the full recipe, visit floraandvino.com and search “chocolate oats” or google search “flora & vino chocolate oats”. 

Add your own toppings!!! 

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#ad// {NEW!} When everything else feels hard, this #ad// {NEW!} When everything else feels hard, this Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup feels easy. 🥕🍠🥣 It also tastes amazing and every warm spoonful is like a comforting embrace. This Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup is made on the stovetop with root vegetables and yellow curry paste blended with a spoonful of nut butter. I used a standing blender but you can also use an immersion blender to achieve the creamiest consistency.

I love topping my soup with cilantro, @edenfoods Tamari Roasted Almonds, and @edenfoods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil. 

@edenfoods Tamari Roasted Almonds are infrared roasted organic almonds with complimentary organic tamari soy sauce. They’re a delicious snack packed with protein and fiber. You can enjoy them on their own, added to trail mix, on salads and bowls, or…on soup! 
 
@edenfoods Hot Pepper Sesame Oil is a delicious unrefined expeller pressed toasted sesame oil that is infused with hot red chili peppers. Friends, this stuff is HOT! Just a *drop* adds a big kick to your dressings, marinades, stir-fries, etc. If you have a wild side, add a drop or two to your soup bowl for a little extra heat! 

Feel free to add your favorites, like roasted chickpeas, green onion, and sesame seeds.

To grab the recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. 

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M and I have plans to visit True Food Kitchen this M and I have plans to visit True Food Kitchen this week for V-Day and it reminded me of this Harissa Toasted Cauliflower I made inspired by their menu item. Whether you love TFK as much as I do, you’re going to be obsessed with my version of this cauliflower! It’s baked and then coated in a tahini sauce and topped with fresh herbs, cranberries, and hazelnuts. Enjoy it as an appetizer or side! Cozy and delicious all year round. 

For all of the recipe details, click the link in my profile and then this image! 

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Vegan COSMIC Brownies. These plant-based cosmic br Vegan COSMIC Brownies. These plant-based cosmic brownies are made with almond flour and sweetened with coconut sugar. Top them with Chocolate @sunbutter and sprinkles for a fun dessert! 🎉

Here’s what you need:
✔️ ground flaxseed
✔️ unrefined coconut sugar 
✔️ unsweetened almond milk
✔️ @sunbutter 
✔️ almond flour
✔️ raw cacao powder
✔️ dairy free dark chocolate chips 
✔️ chocolate @sunbutter 
✔️ Sprinkles!!!

That’s it! For the full recipe, visit www.floraandvino.com and search “cosmic brownies”. Enjoy!!!

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Here’s what you need: 
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✔️ almond milk 
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That’s it! 

For the full recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. Let me know what you think! 

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My personal favorite vegan truffles are these Caca My personal favorite vegan truffles are these Cacao Dusted Dark Chocolate Truffles. 🍫 They’re *so* easy to make with dark chocolate, coconut milk, and a light cacao powder finish. Perfect for a simple decadent treat or to gift to someone special! 😉

For the recipe, click the link in my profile and then this image. Enjoy!

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