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Summer Grilled Veggies

Grilled Summer Veggies

Occasionally I like to do vegan dishes to maintain a healthy diet. All the different colors and flavors make my heart (and my stomach) happy and full. Since this is a vegan dish, I use Kelapo ghee instead of butter which has dairy. Plus, it makes the veggies crisp and tasty!  Ingredients: Kelapo ghee 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed 1 small red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 1 ear fresh corn, cut into 1-inch rounds Sea salt Freshly ground pepper Pesto or Greek dressing Instructions: Heat a grill to medium-high and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cut all the vegetables into similar size chunks. Then, […]

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Tomato Basil Soup 

bowl of creamy tomato basil soup topped with basil and a side of baguette sitting next to a jar of kelapo ghee

Tomato Basil Soup along with a side of grilled cheese or fresh bread is one of my favorite fall day meals! It’s so easy to make and you can easily store in the freezer for another cold fall day. The Kelapo ghee gives the soup so much flavor that only a few spices are required. I hope this soup keeps you happy and warm this fall!  Ingredients: Olive Oil (1 tablespoon) Kelapo Ghee (2 tablespoons) 1 Medium Chopped Onion 1 Minced Garlic Clove Italian Seasoning (1 dash) San Marzano Tomatoes *with juice (2 28 oz cans) Chicken OR Vegetable Broth (1 ½ cups) Heavy Cream (½ cup) Torn Fresh Basil (½ leaves) Salt and […]

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Homemade Caramel Sauce and Caramel Apples

Let me start by saying I love caramel sauce.  You can put it on so many things… ice cream, apples, brownies, cheesecake and just about any other fruit.  This time of year caramel apples are the perfect dessert, whether you’re just making one for a night in or a whole bunch for a Halloween party.  You can dress them up any way you want to, plus they are super quick and easy to make. I started looking for recipes for a homemade caramel sauce since I have never made one before.  I quickly found out that there was a ton of […]

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