Hello & Happy Wednesday!             If there is one concept I don’t do a lot of, it’s potatoes. I feel as though I overlook them not because they are carb heavy, but because they are so wonderful just simply baked or mashed that I don’t explore other flavor profiles. However, there are so many ways to play...

                    Hello & Happy Thursday!!             When it comes to holiday dinners, I’m all about the carbs. I love homemade bread, biscuits, and especially mashed potatoes!! You can easily whip up traditional varieties, but you can’t go wrong with add a seasonal flare to dishes.    One combination I’ve been a fan of since my...

                                    Hello & Happy Monday!!                 If there is a veggie I love thru and thru, it’s brussels sprouts! Surprisingly, I didn’t get to know and love this fab veggie until about 2009. All those years gone to waste without this fab veggie. (tears) What’s fab...

                        Hello & Happy Wednesday!!             Lately I’ve been on a mission to explore more potato recipes. For a long time I overlooked this category as plain jane potatoes are so good! So why get fancy? I’ll tell you why, because there are so many flavor options!!   The past year or so Everything Bagel seasoning...

                      Hello & Happy Wednesday!!             Summer is almost here, so it’s all about the light and crisp dishes! I personally love the summer produce options as it features an array of fruit and many with a high water content. I find that I naturally crave the lighter dishes that don’t weight me down and I have more energy...

                        Hello & Happy Tuesday!!           Lately I’ve been exploring potato concepts as there is just so much you can do with them in regards to playing around with the flavors. I love a basic potato, but why go basic when you can easily elevate the flavor to be game changing?   Potatoes get a bad reputation for being white carbs...

                    Hello & Happy Thursday!!               This week has been on the more exhausting side. There are many things going on behind the scenes of EDS coupled with mom life and it’s honestly been hard to keep up. However, I find that cooking is my saving grace. It soothes the soul and is truly cathartic. Lately I’ve been all about...

                      Hello & Happy Tuesday              Lately I’ve been all about exploring potato concepts. For the longest time I honestly overlooked them, but you can play around with flavor profiles and make endless combinations.  One of my favorite herbs is dill. While you’ll find it more in seafood concepts, you can add it to countless dishes and it...

                      Hello & Happy Monday!!           I’ve been craving various corn style summer salads. For years I didn’t really like to work with corn in recipes. It packs minimal nutrients, it’s the largest GMO crop and so on and so forth. However, I simply buy organic, because there is something about corn that just can’t be...

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!             I don’t know about you, but one of the first sauces I fell in love with as a child, was bbq! Today, we all know that the store bought ready made options are simply packed with sugars and additives. However, you can easily make just about any sauce they selling bbq sauce is...

                        Hello & Happy Tuesday!             If there is one veggie I’ve grown to know an love over the years, it’s cauliflower! You can simply roast it, make pizza crust, soups, throw it in smoothies, and of course, make a fab rice with it!  For many (including my husband), you have to pack on the flavor when it comes to cauliflower rice...

                            Hello & Happy Wednesday!!                 When it comes to dressings I always make my own and keep it simple. I have an olive oil, balsamic and Za’tar dressing that’s my go to, but I love to mix it up and try other concepts. Simply put, life is just too short to reach for ready made dressings...

                        Hello & Happy Tuesday!!             Lately I’ve been all about creating effortless appetizers! While it’s easy just to pick something ready made up from the store after a long day, I love homemade! Just like everything else, it taste better when homemade!    Back in my early cooking days cashews were making a...

                      Hello & Happy Monday!!             The past week has been on the busier side, which has left less time to develop recipes for Eat Drink Shrink. However, this was the perfect opportunity to revisit a recipe I explored back in 2014,    Vegan Pretzel Wrapped Hot Dogs!   When it comes to the 4th of July it’s all about...

                                      Hello & Happy Monday!!                   Lately I’ve been craving some of the EDS staples. Rather than creating new concepts, I personally love to revisit older recipes and tweak them to perfection whether it be thru images or flavor, I find it’s a win...

                          Hello & Happy Monday!!             We’re currently developing our EDS bread category and I knew we had to do a dinner roll. When it comes to bread, I’m always one of those nutritionists who embraces balance. On EDS you’ll find everything from white flour to almond flour and more. I find that there is a...

                          Hello & Happy Monday!!               In recent years the smashed potato has exploded via Pinterest. While we don’t do a ton of potatoes in this house, I love all things carbs, so I was curious as to what the craze was all about. Believe it or not, it’s quite easy and the final result is worth the work...

                  Hello & Happy Wednesday!!              With the warmer temperatures arriving, we’re focusing on lighter and brighter recipes on EDS! Since social distancing, many of us have been finding comfort in food. That being said, lighter foods are even more of a must to break up our routine and pack on the veggies.   Even as a plant based...

                      Hello & Happy Monday!!             As a true Southerner, I’m obsessed with a good biscuit! To date we’ve product an array of varieties from Jalapeño Cheddar to Blueberry and more. There is something about a fresh hot biscuit that just completes a weekend brunch. (view all biscuit recipes here) Biscuits are one of my...

                                Hello & Happy Tuesday!!             I’m a little late in posting today, but it was an action packed afternoon taking pictures of the new bump! If there is one thing I can’t get enough of especially while pregnant, it’s this vegan nacho style cheese!! For the longest time I stayed...

                        If there is one thing I can’t live without, it’s carbs. The older I get the more I crave the savory and less the sweet! While I love fresh homemade bread, the processes itself can be overwhelming, tedious, and there are so many factors potentially working against you to make the perfect bread.    The yeas could be bad, the water too warm, you...

                                This week has been a busy one! I’ve been making an effort to go down my foodie bucket list and explore recipes that I keep putting off, these cauliflower fritters were one of them!   Fritters are one of those concepts that never gets old. You typically combine a handful of ingredients with the egg serving as the binder and...

        If there is one concept I’m completely enamored with, it’s fritters! For years I had no idea what equated to a fritter, but it basically any veggies, with a lil bit of flour, typically eggs, and simply cooked in a skillet!   In many ways, fritters are like a blank canvas. You can make them as healthy or indulgent as you like, cater to your tastebuds and the seasons, leaving the options endless for...

                            I’ve been recreating all my favorite EDS recipes and tweaking them to perfection! One of my all time favorites, is this Mexican Cauliflower Rice!! In recent years cauliflower has truly taken over. You can use it for anything from soups to mashed potatoes, pizza crusts, and more. One of my favorite approaches to cauliflower, is rice!!   I...

                            Hello & Happy Monday!!           I know what you’re thinking, a bowl full of veggies, I just can’t get into it. Before you pass on this fab dish, I promise you, veggie enthusiasts or the furthest thing from it.. You’re going to love this recipe!! So just how good is this recipe?! Out of ver 500 concepts on EDS...

                    Hello & Happy Friday!!               I don’t know about you, but when I find a recipe that works, I’m off to the races to explore endless flavor combinations. Needless to say, when I found a staple pretzel recipe that worked, I made 5 different recipes all in one day lol. (many pretzels to come!).   Over the last 5+...

                            Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               Since the world is a lil chaotic right now. There are so many unknowns for what is to come in the next few months, so I find comfort in be productive with my time and packing on plants. It can be so easy to reach for ready made options, but this is a great time to actually...

                      Hello & Happy Thursday!!           If there is one veggie I love, it’s beets! However, long before my veggie days, like most kids, I wasn’t fond of beets. Whether it be the color, texture, flavor or C all of the above, I wasn’t a fan. Fast forward to today, I love their mellow flavor! I like to throw them in salads, eat...

                          Hello & Happy Thursday!!               If there is one holiday dish I loved as a child and still love today, it’s Sweet Potato Casserole! I’ve always been enamored with the vibrant color, the fact that they have a natural sweetness, and they pack more fiber and less carbs than the white varieties.  ...

                            Hello &Happy Friday             There’s one thing I love on the  send weekend it’s homemade pancakes or biscuits! As a true Southerner, biscuits are a staple no matter what the season. While the standard biscuit is amazing, I love to have fun with flavors and take a modern approach. To date I have produce...

                                Hello & Happy Monday!!                 For those who are not cabbage people, I’m telling you.. this recipe will completely change your perspective on the vegetable in every capacity, because it’s just SO GOOD!! For years I was never fond of anything but brussels sprouts, today I...

                      Hello & Happy Monday!!         I have to admit, if there is something that pushes people to get in the kitchen and connect with their food, I’m all about it. Needless to say, I love the holidays and it’s the perf time to learn classic concepts that you can recreate throughout the year.    I personally love Thanksgiving recipes as the flavors...

                              Hello & Happy Monday!!             If there is one concept I tend to shy away from, it’s breads. Working with yeast is very temperamental as there are so many components that can determine the outcome of your bread. From the quality of your yeast, to the materials the yeast is exposed to, the...

                              Hello & Happy Sunday!!             If there is one soup I’m completely enamored with, it’s loaded potato soup! Typically if you’re dining out this soup is heavy on the cream and all the things you don’t want. While I’ve created a cleaner version, I was curious as to wether you...

                        Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               I’ve been falling in love with quick and easy concepts, and one of my personal favorites, is quick breads! Your typical bread recipes feature yeast, kneading, proofing and the list goes on. Flatbreads are different in that they feature minimal ingredients, can be just thrown...

                          Hello & Happy Saturday!!             I don’t typically feature new recipes on a weekend, but this one was just too good to pass up! Since the first sign of fall I’ve been whipping up effortless pumpkin concepts as let’s face it..    Basic or not, everyone loves pumpkin until they get maxed out on it...

                            Hello & Happy Wednesday!!                   I’ve been waiting for these pregnancy cravings, but even at 32 weeks, they have yet to come for me. I believe that if you’re missing something in your diet, you’ll experience these random cravings like pickled and ice cream etc, but as...

                                  Hello & Happy Wednesday!!             Brussels are one of those veggies that for me I crave all year round. If you love brussels like I do, you’re looking to push the envelope with flavors as simply put… life is just to short for plain ol’ brussels!   Although brussels...

    Hello & Happy Wednesday!!!   If you know me, you know I’m enamored with all things fritters. There is something that I’m just drawn to whether it be the name or the fact that you can have endless options with them. My favorite dishes are those that serve as a blank canvas, fritters are one of them and they are just SO EASY!!   I’ve done Cauliflower Fritters, Brussles Fritters, Beet & Carrot...

                Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               Since the moment I experienced brussel sprouts, I’ve been hooked! There is something about the flavor and texture that like countless other people, we’re just instantly drawn to.   While you can easily just roast and enjoy, my favorite thing to do with brussels, is to pair them with flavor!  ...

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!           I don’t know about you, but I love all things beets and fritters! Beets pack nutrients, a natural sweetness, and of course a gorgeous hue. Fritters on the other hand are this magical concept that has never ending combinations to keep your tastebuds on their toes.    One of my first...

                          Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               For many of us, the Fourth of July is an excuse to travel, attend a party, but leave the cooking to someone else. Since I cook full time and it’s just a party of two for right now (4 more weeks!), we are not cooking this year!.   For those that are, I’ve compiled...

                              Hello & Happy Friday!!               If you’ve never tried Cuban corn, than you’ll have no idea why this combination is so fab! Back in 2007 I had my first experience with street corn at one of my now favorite spots in NYC. It’s flavorful, affordable, coated in cojita cheese and...

                              Hello & Happy Saturday!!                 With Memorial Day tomorrow I thought I would throw together the best of the best in vegan recipes to compliment your day and recognize those who fought for this country and remember those we’ve lost.   From salads to dips, snacks, desserts and...

                          Hello & Happy Wednesday!!             If there is one food I love, it’s potatoes! While potatoes get a bad wrap, they actually contain more potassium than a banana and it’s all about portions. During my first trimester I experienced nausea every day and struggled to eat. Potatoes were definitely my go to as...

                                      Hello & Happy Saturday!!                 If there is one cuisine I love, it’s Mexican style foods! or, anything with a little bit of heat.. and I mean anything!   I find that when you add one element of heat it enhances all of the flavors, almost like salt...

                                  Hello & Happy Monday!!               In the world of plant based eats, the most important thing you need, is a good sauce! So many newbies miss the mark with that and find recipes to be underwhelming in flavor. What’s beautiful about veggies is that they are a true blank canvas. You...

                                Hello & Happy Wednesday!!               Truth, I can’t remember the last time I had a bake potato! Baked potato soup, yes. Mashed potatoes, yes. A baked potato? It’s been ages!! If you love broccoli cheddar soup, I have to imagine this is where the concept began, with the staple...

                            Hello & Happy Tuesday!!               If there is one thing I’m all about, it’s a quick and easy vegan cheese! When the boom of the cashew cheesecakes came about I was in love with the many ways we can utilize cashews. However, I got so burn out on cashews and found that balance is everything with...

                    Hello & Happy Monday             If there is one concept I’ve become completely enamored with over time, it’s cauliflower rice! Just like any vegan recipe, cauliflower rice can be a complete dud if not done right. You have to pack on the flavor and texture or it will disappoint.    this vegan Greek Cauliflower rice does not!!    In...