Lately, I’ve been going to bed excited knowing that I’ll be waking up to this cardamom iced coffee in the morning. Now that the weather is warming up, iced coffee is my morning drink of choice. To be specific, this cardamom spiced iced coffee made with cold brew. This drink is so simple to make that… Read More
Spiced Pistachio Shake
This is the BEST shake I think I’ve ever made. It’s cold, creamy, nutty and sweetly spiced. Even though my spiced pistachio shake recipe calls for “fall spices” like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon – please trust me when I say, you will feel completely refreshed after just a few sips! I’m a big fan of… Read More
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
4-ingredients. warm chewy cookies. melty chocolate chips. This, my friends, is what happens when Ashley Thomas finds a half empty jar of tahini in her fridge. She makes herself a batch of tahini chocolate chip cookies and then speaks in the third person… So I’m like 89 percent sure that most people might choose to make hummus with their leftover tahini – and while… Read More
Instant Pot Ground Lamb Curry
Before I get to the recipe – I have to share some exciting news!! My new Indian Instant Pot Cookbook is now available!! Indian Food Under Pressure: Indian Recipes for your Electric Pressure Cooker Move over ground beef. Ground lamb is stealing the show today. This ground lamb curry is made with Indian spices like ginger,… Read More
Chocolate Rose Skillet Cake
What’s better than getting chocolate + roses for Valentine’s Day? Eating chocolate + roses for Valentine’s Day… ? + ? = ? And this is where you’re like, “whaaat is that silly Ashley talking about now?” Yes, my sweet internet friends, you can totally eat chocolate (duh) and roses (sort of). Well, you can when they’re in the form of… Read More
Deconstructed Beef Samosa
The problem with samosas is that they’re snacks. And when you eat 6 (ahem, 8) of them in one sitting, you kinda start to feel bad about yourself… I’ve got a solution to the samosa snacking problem: DECONSTRUCTED BEEF SAMOSAS! What does that even mean? It meansss you can eat as much samosa filling as you want! Well, it kinda,… Read More
Paleo Pumpkin Hummus
This is my favorite time of year! Fall = Pumpkin EVERYTHING. I know people usually think of sweets when they think of pumpkin but I’m ALL about savory pumpkin recipes. This paleo pumpkin hummus makes for the perfect fall snack or appetizer. It’s smooth and creamy and doesn’t call for any chickpeas. Yup, that’s right. Chickpea-free hummus… Read More
Date Syrup
When I was a kid and someone gave my family a box of chocolates, I would take a bite out of every single chocolate in the box and then put them all back like I hadn’t touched them. At some point, I’d get caught but the thrill of stealing sweet bites of chocolate was always… Read More
Artichoke Hummus
I love pairing this creamy artichoke hummus with crunchy sliced cucumbers. There’s no appetizer more satisfying this time of year. This spread has a bright lemony flavor and is perfect for smearing on wraps (like my 3-ingredient flatbread). I came up with this recipe after trying this parsnip hummus. I wanted to see what other veggies… Read More
Salty Sesame Chocolate Bark
What I love about this Salty Sesame Chocolate Bark is that it’s made with tahini, a paste made of ground up sesame seeds. Tahini – or sesame seed butter – has a rich, nutty flavor and a very creamy texture. I actually think tahini is pretty underutilized in most kitchens. Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter) is… Read More
Spicy Parsnip Hummus
My blogging friend Arsy of Rubies and Radishes is as good at cooking as she is kind. She’s the author of the best-selling book, The Paleo Slow Cooker, and her second book, The Paleo Foodie, will be released tomorrow, March 25th. Today, Arsy is letting me share a recipe from her latest book – her… Read More
Coconut Caramel Candy
How pretty are these coconut caramels? They’re firm but also slightly gooey and they’re perfectly chewy. This gluten-free and dairy-free coconut caramel candy tastes just like… candy! The best part is that they’re made from fruit! You only need three ingredients to make these sweet caramels: Medjool dates Shredded coconut Coconut oil When you make… Read More