This easy fennel asparagus soup has a fresh, refreshing flavor from fennel that is perfect for summer. It is light, creamy and ready in under 30 minutes!
So things have been going slow over here on The Last Cookie recently. It’s summer and beautiful sunshine, my mom’s here and basically I’ve just been in a lazy mood. I’ve spent the last few weeks just eating, napping and spending time outdoors. To be honest, I don’t really feel guilty of letting work slide by.
]]>This vegan, gluten free Quinoa Bars recipe is rich in protein and healthy fats. They’re easy to make and a delicious, wholesome snack!
The last couple of weeks the weather here has been beautiful. My mom just arrived here for a visit a couple of days ago. I’ve been busy making plans with her for all the things we want to do while she is here. We also ended up making a list of all the things she wants me to cook for her.
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]]>This incredible couscous salad is light and refreshing with sweet mangoes, cucumbers, summer vegetables and a spicy tahini dressing. A delicious blend of flavors for summers!
If you can’t already tell by now, I’m a huge fan of mangoes! Since they’ve started making an appearance in the markets I’ve already bought huge quantities of them at least thrice. I love their refreshing, sweet taste and their creamy texture. If you haven’t already, you NEED to check out the recipe for this Coconut Mango Oatmeal I posted a while back.
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]]>These Loaded Healthy Vegetarian Nachos pack in a punch with a lot of nutritious crunchy vegetables and a homemade cheese sauce. Light, amazingly delicious and just 30 minutes!
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The last week has been incredibly beautiful here with plenty of sunshine, cool breeze and the heady scent of freshly mown grass in the air.
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]]>This Rhubarb Almond Gluten Free Cake is light, incredibly moist and easy to whip up. A simple but incredibly delicious celebration cake for spring and summer!
This week seemed to just fly off at light speed. Anyone else here feel that sometimes weeks are just passing by without you hardly noticing them? I’m not complaining that the weekend is here already. I’ve got some pretty awesome plans for these two days.
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]]>Make the most of fresh spring harvest with this light, healthy Spring Greens and New Potato Salad. This 30 minute Vegan and Gluten Free recipe is incredibly delicious and beautiful to look at!
Last weekend was the first time this year we went to the Farmer’s Market. I have to be honest with you. I think I’m happier at a farmer’s market than I probably would be at Disneyland. The market I usually go to here just started in May and I wanted to go there as soon as I could to see what I’d find.
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]]>This vegan coconut mango oatmeal will transport you to a tropical paradise! This creamy oatmeal is a filling, healthy and incredibly delicious breakfast.
I’m a huge mango fan and every year I make a list in advance of all the things I plan to make with mangoes when the season comes. When I was a kid I used to eagerly wait for summer vacations in school because that’s when mangoes typically were in season.
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]]>Easy one pot mung bean dal recipe that makes for a really delicious, comforting and healthy meal! This dal requires only a few basic ingredients and spices you might already have in your pantry.
Mung bean dal is my husband’s favorite comfort meal. It’s also one of my favorites ever since I was a child. I remember my mother used to make this dal every week on Wednesday for lunch and we would eat it with rice and roti.
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]]>This easy edamame and watercress tartine recipe is spring on a plate. It is a fresh, light brunch option that looks elegant and is so healthy!
Do you ever get that feeling that your body is screaming for something green? I’ve read somewhere that if we pay attention we can tell what our body really wants. Lately I can’t seem to get enough of green vegetables. I’ve been drinking green smoothies, eating plenty of salads and basically putting greens wherever and whenever I can.
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]]>This easy strawberry and feta no churn ice cream is a flavor sensation. Perfectly balanced sweet and salty flavors with the fruity tang from strawberries, a total winner!
I celebrated my birthday this past weekend and I have to tell you how much fun it was. By the way, is it really silly to be super excited about your birthday when you’re an adult? I’d been waiting forever for my big day and had been planning to bake myself a cake.
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