Sides Archives - Margaux Drake

DIY Pumpkin Spice is Fast and Easy

| DIY, Gluten-Free, Holidays, How-To, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian, WholeFood
October 12, 2016

DIY a batch of homemade pumpkin spice, then use it throughout the fall on just about everything. Making it in bulk is simple and economical. All you’ll need is a blender and cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg and cloves. Pulse, pulse, pulse. Then sprinkle on toast, oatmeal or apple slices, mix it...
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Appy hour: Roasted garlic

| Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Sides, Vegan, WholeFood
November 11, 2015

Appy hour will not be a happy hour if the host is stressed out making too many complicated things all at once. No homemade appetizer can be simpler or more stress-free than roasted garlic. It’s delicious and oh-so-easy to make. It’s perfect paired with crusty bread and it’s great for...
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Red, white-hot and blueberry salad

| Gluten-Free, Holidays, Salads, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan, WholeFood
July 2, 2015

Turn up the heat while keeping it fresh this 4th of July with my red, white-hot and blueberry salad. It’s a perfect healthy compliment to any Independence day spread and it will only take a few minutes to whip up. No fuss. Cheers to sunshine, sandals, BBQ’s, sparklers and red,...
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Fresh recipe: Artichoke peppercorn dip

| Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Sides, Snacks, Uncategorized, Vegan, WholeFood
June 16, 2015

Keep things fresh and fabulous for your next summer cocktail party with my recipe for artichoke peppercorn dip. Artichoke Peppercorn Dip Makes 1 C (vegan/gluten-free) Ingredients: 1/2 Cup raw sunflower seeds, soaked 1 zucchini, small size, peeled and chopped 1/4 Cup lime juice 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil plus...
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Show me the honey

| Raw, Sides, Uncategorized, WholeFood, WholeYou
January 15, 2015

Raw honey, is a great natural sweetener with many health benefits and you can find it easily in the produce section at D&W Fresh Market! Here are four reasons why honey is important for you! 1. It’s a natural sweetener That’s right, you can skip the sugar and add a sweet...
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