Hearty Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

The Ultimate Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice Soup: Simple, Creamy, & Perfect for Meal Prep Indulge in the rich, earthy flavors of this incredible Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice Soup. Designed for ultimate convenience, it requires only 15 minutes of active prep time before your slow cooker takes over, effortlessly blending robust flavors. This recipe … Read more

Velvety Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

The Ultimate Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta: An Easy 25-Minute Fall Recipe This effortless Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta recipe is your secret weapon for transforming simple pumpkin puree and a handful of pantry staples into an incredibly indulgent, restaurant-quality dinner. Imagine a rich, smooth, and luxuriously creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta—all ready in under 30 … Read more

Velvet Buttermilk Pie

The Best Vegan Buttermilk Pie Recipe: Creamy, Tangy, and Dairy-Free Southern Comfort Indulge in the rich, creamy, and wonderfully tangy flavors of a classic Southern buttermilk pie, now made entirely without dairy or eggs! This plant-based version captures all the irresistible charm of the original, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of this comforting dessert. … Read more

Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Bake

Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Casserole: Your Ultimate Easy Vegetarian Dinner Welcome to your new favorite weeknight meal! This Cauliflower Pizza Casserole is a spectacularly cheesy, incredibly easy, and utterly satisfying vegetarian dish that transforms humble cauliflower into a hearty, flavourful centrepiece. It’s perfect for dinner, packed with all your favorite pizza toppings, and delivers comforting indulgence … Read more

Your Summer Adventure Beyond The Kitchen

Ignite Your Joy: Crafting Your Ultimate Summer Happiness Bucket List

Discover what truly brings you happiness this summer with my personal bucket list, complete with a free printable template for you to create your own!

Welcome, July! It feels wonderful to be back with another edition of my Out of the Kitchen series. These posts are truly a journey from the heart, and I hope they resonate with you. If you enjoy this more personal side of my writing, please do let me know!

By the way, if you’re joining the 7-Day Smoothie Challenge, happy Day 1! While summer officially kicked off in June, July has always been the month that truly signals its vibrant arrival for me. Perhaps it’s the lingering daylight late into the evenings, the anticipation of our upcoming anniversary celebrations, or the final preparations for long-awaited travel plans – whatever the reason, July embodies the spirit of summer! This year, I’m making a conscious effort to rekindle the carefree joy I felt during summer vacations as a teenager, weaving it into the fabric of everyday adult life. Summer should be a special, rejuvenating time for everyone.

You might have noticed a recurring theme of happiness in my recent posts, and there’s a deeply personal reason for it. While I’ve always understood the importance of happiness in my life, it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I began to actively and intentionally pursue it with a renewed vigor unlike ever before.

It all stemmed from a simple, yet profound, question my husband, the Mr., posed to me – a question that completely reshaped my perspective and goals for the year.

Easy Vegan Strawberry Crisp Recipe: Your 7-Ingredient Gluten-Free Summer Delight Indulge in the sweet, juicy perfection of this incredibly easy vegan strawberry crisp! Requiring just 7 simple ingredients, most of which you likely already have in your pantry, this recipe promises a quick, delicious, and utterly satisfying dessert. It’s the ideal treat for any occasion, … Read more

Decadent Plant-Based Carrot Cake

Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe: Classic Flavor, Dairy-Free & Eggless Say hello to a delightful culinary revelation: this incredible vegan carrot cake recipe! It captures all the beloved flavors and moist texture of a classic carrot cake, but without any eggs or dairy. Imagine two beautifully spiced layers of cake, generously frosted with the dreamiest … Read more

Bright Lemon Parsley Bulgur

Authentic Tabbouleh Recipe: A Vibrant, Fresh, and Flavorful Mediterranean Classic for Any Meal Tabbouleh, often lovingly spelled tabouli, is far more than just a side dish; it’s a celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors that perfectly complements any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean meal. Beyond its role as a culinary staple, it excels as an ideal option … Read more

Cozy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Delicious & Nutritious Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats: Your Essential Fall Breakfast & Meal Prep Guide Transform your mornings with these incredibly simple yet utterly satisfying pumpkin pie overnight oats! Designed for ultimate convenience, this recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep time the night before, allowing you to wake up to a delicious, filling, and … Read more

Royal Berry Sparkler

The Ultimate Guide to Making a Perfect Kir Royale: An Elegant Two-Ingredient Cocktail for Any Celebration For a simple yet spectacularly elegant cocktail that’s both crisp and beautifully bubbly, yet delightfully distinct, look no further than this exquisite Kir Royale recipe! Crafted with just two key ingredients – fine sparkling wine and rich crème de … Read more