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Holiday Cookie Tray: Linzer Cookies With Vegan Dulce De Leche

December 23, 2014
Shellywest

As promised, part two of my holiday cookie tray series - it's later than I had planned on posting it b[...]

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Goat Cheese Dip With Red Wine Figs

November 20, 2014
Shellywest

Here we go - this post is coming a few days early as I am squeezing one more post in before I dip out[...]

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Pomegranate Cranberry Rum Punch With Candied Rosemary

November 16, 2014
Shellywest

I know I know - I disappear for a whole month and when I come back, I only have a simple drink recipe[...]

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Savory Cheddar & Cornmeal Waffles With Green Tomato Salsa

November 3, 2014
Shellywest

November. November. November. No matter how many times I say it, I am having a hard time coming to ter[...]

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Tropical Mini Breakfast Muffins + Forager

October 15, 2014
Shellywest

As a food blogger, it's not uncommon for me to be sent promotional food books on the regular. I usuall[...]

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Salted Maple Dark Chocolate Raspberry Crumble [Vegan Option] + Raspberry Picking

October 5, 2014
Shellywest

Caroline and I took a short drive into the country yesterday in search of an apple orchard that would[...]

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One Pot Veggie Chili Cornbread Casserole Over the Open Fire

September 28, 2014
Shellywest

For your next camping trip or cookout, whip up this three bean chili with cornbread topping. Vegetarian cam[...]

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Vegan Corn Cream Soup With Cornbread Croutons + National Chicken Month

September 21, 2014
Shellywest

One of my very close friends recently decided she wanted to stop eating meat so she came to me as for[...]

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Apricot Barbecue Sauce [Vegan Option]

September 14, 2014
Shellywest

Well, the first week into being 25 has been quite the unfortunate whirlwind; It's bizarre how this cra[...]

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ALL/ Sweets

On Turning 25 + Vegan Carrot Pistachio Cake

September 6, 2014
Shellywest

[Photo of me on the last day of me being 24 years old - AKA earlier this week] I'm currently on vacatio[...]

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Fresh Squeezed Heirloom Harissa Bloody Mary

August 25, 2014
Shellywest

Today I've paired up with the fine folks over at Williams-Sonoma to share my favorite Bloody Mary recipe w[...]

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Creamy Peanut Butter “Pupsicles”

August 10, 2014
Shellywest

Keep your pup cool with "pupsicles" – frozen dog popsicles made with just 3 ingredients: creamy organic[...]

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Blueberry Apricot Tart with Pistachio Crust

August 3, 2014
Shellywest

I'm turning 25 in less than a month. August 1st was a bittersweet reminder of this and it seems that i[...]

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Farmer’s Garden Stuffed Pimiento Cheese Veggie Burgers

July 10, 2014
Shellywest

Today I am excited to pair up with the fine folk over at Vlasic Farmer's Garden to bring you a healthy, d[...]

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Grilled Pretzel Panzanella Salad + A Summer Stock Up Giveaway

June 30, 2014
Shellywest

This Grilled Pretzel Panzanella Salad is the perfect grill out veggie side dish! If you are located[...]

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Dark Chocolate & Apricot Oatmeal Cookies /// The Homemade Flour Cookbook

June 23, 2014
Shellywest

Last July, I hopped on a plane and met one of my best friends, Ella, for an adventurous long weekend r[...]

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Salted Date Caramel Cashew Tart with Mocha Graham Crust

June 16, 2014
Shellywest

Salted Date Caramel Cashew Tart with Mocha Graham Crust is a healthier version of an indulgent dessert mad[...]

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Rosemary & Garlic Smashed Purple Potatoes

June 12, 2014
Shellywest

These Rosemary & Garlic Smashed Purple Potatoes are an easy but flavorful side dish perfect for any ty[...]

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Citrus Biscotti with Hibiscus Glaze

May 31, 2014
Shellywest

This Citrus Biscotti with Hibiscus Glaze packs a flavorful citrus punch that pairs perfectly with a cup of[...]

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Mango Strawberry Pie with Coconut Crumb Topping

May 18, 2014
Shellywest

This Mango Strawberry Pie with Coconut Crumb Topping is a tropical flavored dessert worthy of any celebrat[...]

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Rhubarb Popsicles /// Guest Post from Will Frolic For Food

May 12, 2014
Shellywest

We are mixing it up on VV today with a wonderful guest post from Will Frolic For Food's creator Renee. I a[...]

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Spinach & Radicchio Salad with Broiled Citrus Vinaigrette

May 5, 2014
Shellywest

I know, I know. You are all over winter citrus and have moved on to asparagus and ramps. However, I ca[...]

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Loaded Vegetable Spring Quiche

April 23, 2014
Shellywest

This vegetable quiche recipe has an Asian flair to it. Perfect for weekend brunches and special occasions,[...]

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Chocolate & Toasted Coconut Olive Oil Cake [with vegan option]

April 14, 2014
Shellywest

Every year our local radio station puts on an all day music event in the park. To me, it always marks th[...]

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Rosemary Walnut Ice Cream // A Recipe From Scoop Adventures

April 4, 2014
Shellywest

  Well, we are finally past the 'polar vortex' phase of the year and have officially started m[...]

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