I'll excuse you as you face-plant into this little sampler platter of goodies.
No judgments here. I'll take three quiches, a bowl of chili, two muffins, some quinoa chili and a bite or four of yogurt dip. Okaaaaay, and some pasta too.
Remember when I talked about my recipe development project for Simple Truth in this post? Ya, me either. Ok wait. Remember the gajillion times I posted these gems on insta and withheld the recipes like a biatch? Ohhhhh yea. Rings a bell.
If you follow me on Instagram, you're probably like "if she posts one more freaking crustless quiche hashtag vegetarian I may die." And then I did. And look, we're still friends! I promised they were coming though, didn't I? Here they are....a fourth of them. I'm a little over halfway done.
Even when I find myself buried in basil, maple syrup and black beans, there's absolutely nowhere I'd rather be.
Creating 40 recipes in two months has been no easy task. Picture this. It's Sunday. I'm tired. Duh.
The story gets even better. I whip up a batch of crispy chickpea burgers, bake some chia cookies that any good hippie would freak for and maybe conjure up a little crockpot concoction. Then I realize that after three Simple Truth recipes, I still need a delish recipe to please my fabulous blog readers. And I have NOTHING.
I'm sweating peanut butter. There's vanilla almond milk coming out of my pores.
Soooo you get one of those it's-obviously-Monday recipes that's kind of pitiful. A trained monkey could make it. It probably involves oatmeal and likely a tablespoon of chia seeds, too. Trust me, I know! Let's still be BFFLs.
The simple truth (pun intended) is that this brand is one that I wholeheartedly believe in. I hope you become as obsessed with it as I am even though that's probs not possible. If you want to make these recipes but there aren't any ST products available in your neck of the woods, have no fear. You can use whatever brand you fancy. <------ Shhhhhh! Secret.
You've got like kind of a lot of cooking to do. Okeee byeee.
Sweet Potato, Arugula and Feta Mini Quiches
Blueberry Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal
Herbed Chickpea Burgers with Lemony Dill Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Pasta Bake
Crockpot Red Lentil, Cauliflower and Quinoa Stew
Curried Sweet Potato Split Pea Soup
Mexican Hot Chocolate Yogurt Dip
Cassie says
That blueberry oatmeal is making me salivate right now... and mixing cocoa in my yogurt is my faveee. I need to try with cayenne!
Alexis says
It definitely adds a nice little kick!
Cassie says
That blueberry oatmeal is making me salivate right now... and mixing cocoa in my yogurt is my faveee. I need to try with cayenne!
Alexis says
It definitely adds a nice little kick!
April says
Oooooh this is exciting! Look at you go, busy bee. I plan on cooking up a storm this weekend so I have meals for the week ready to go. On that note, I have an idea 😉 What if you did a post (or a couple) on helping us pack healthy breakfasts & lunches (and snacks, duh)? I went through your WIAW, but I am trying to save $, cook more & pack meals, and others probs are trying to do the same. You can suggest recipes from hummusapien and other blogs, and help us sort of put together options and balanced meals. Tots selfish, I know, but I'm thinking other inquiring minds want to know, PLUS you won't have to come up with new recipes for the post. Just guide a lost soul like me! You sure you don't want to come to Atlanta for the weekend and help me in person???? 🙂
Alexis says
That is most definitely a fabulous idea!! That would be super duper helpful. And trust me, I would freaking love to come to hotlanta at help you one on one. Then we could talk about our boy probs for hours on end and drink 20 cups of coffee.
April says
Oooooh this is exciting! Look at you go, busy bee. I plan on cooking up a storm this weekend so I have meals for the week ready to go. On that note, I have an idea 😉 What if you did a post (or a couple) on helping us pack healthy breakfasts & lunches (and snacks, duh)? I went through your WIAW, but I am trying to save $, cook more & pack meals, and others probs are trying to do the same. You can suggest recipes from hummusapien and other blogs, and help us sort of put together options and balanced meals. Tots selfish, I know, but I'm thinking other inquiring minds want to know, PLUS you won't have to come up with new recipes for the post. Just guide a lost soul like me! You sure you don't want to come to Atlanta for the weekend and help me in person???? 🙂
Alexis says
That is most definitely a fabulous idea!! That would be super duper helpful. And trust me, I would freaking love to come to hotlanta at help you one on one. Then we could talk about our boy probs for hours on end and drink 20 cups of coffee.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
These all look absolutely amazing--go Alexis! Can I taste test? I'm sure those muffins will ship well! 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks, Kiersten!! Coming right up. I hear smoothies ship quite nicely too.... 😉
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
These all look absolutely amazing--go Alexis! Can I taste test? I'm sure those muffins will ship well! 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks, Kiersten!! Coming right up. I hear smoothies ship quite nicely too.... 😉
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
Wow! You've outdone yourself. Every recipe looks fantastic. Very impressive, Alexis!
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Maryea! I think would love those muffins!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
Wow! You've outdone yourself. Every recipe looks fantastic. Very impressive, Alexis!
Alexis says
Thanks so much, Maryea! I think would love those muffins!
Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia says
40 recipes in two months!? Ummmmm, are you for real!?
Everything here looks incredibly tasty! I love the chickpea burgs and the chili and the stew and the soup...Yup, pretty much everything! 🙂
Alexis says
I know, I know...it's like not real life!
Maria @ Little Miss Cornucopia says
40 recipes in two months!? Ummmmm, are you for real!?
Everything here looks incredibly tasty! I love the chickpea burgs and the chili and the stew and the soup...Yup, pretty much everything! 🙂
Alexis says
I know, I know...it's like not real life!
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
Ahhhhh yes! I am so excited for you and so pumped to try some of these recipes. ST is a great brand that I believe in, too. It's going to be sad when I don't live in OH anymore and can't get my hands on them. I'm definitely eyeing up that Mexican Hot Chocolate Yogurt Dip.
Alexis says
eeeeeek thanks Ang! I'm so glad you're familiar with Simple Truth! On freezing days like today, I'm beyond jealous that you're leaving Ohio!!
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
Ahhhhh yes! I am so excited for you and so pumped to try some of these recipes. ST is a great brand that I believe in, too. It's going to be sad when I don't live in OH anymore and can't get my hands on them. I'm definitely eyeing up that Mexican Hot Chocolate Yogurt Dip.
Alexis says
eeeeeek thanks Ang! I'm so glad you're familiar with Simple Truth! On freezing days like today, I'm beyond jealous that you're leaving Ohio!!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
Mmmmmm I need that last recipe in my life
Alexis says
Yes you totally do!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says
Mmmmmm I need that last recipe in my life
Alexis says
Yes you totally do!
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
You dabomb girl!
What an awesome set of dishes - I am drooling - specially fancy those chickpea burgers!
But what totally blows me away - what I need to learn how to do myself - is to sweat peanut butter! Dang, I could run before breakfast and voila - instant peanut butter in my oats!!! So spill it...what's your secret?
Alexis says
Eeeee thanks girl! Sweating peanut butter has DEF come in handy. I mean who wouldn't love that?? If I told you, I'd have to kill you 😉
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
You dabomb girl!
What an awesome set of dishes - I am drooling - specially fancy those chickpea burgers!
But what totally blows me away - what I need to learn how to do myself - is to sweat peanut butter! Dang, I could run before breakfast and voila - instant peanut butter in my oats!!! So spill it...what's your secret?
Alexis says
Eeeee thanks girl! Sweating peanut butter has DEF come in handy. I mean who wouldn't love that?? If I told you, I'd have to kill you 😉
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Ahh! Everything looks delicious and I know wish I had a big bowl of that pasta for lunch. *sigh* I'm not sure if they sell Simple Truth in my area, but I'm going to look for it now!
Alexis says
Thanks a bunch, Dana! Definitely peek around and see if Simple Truth is sold in your area. I'm hooked! If it's not, any other brands of the same products will work just fine.
Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says
Ahh! Everything looks delicious and I know wish I had a big bowl of that pasta for lunch. *sigh* I'm not sure if they sell Simple Truth in my area, but I'm going to look for it now!
Alexis says
Thanks a bunch, Dana! Definitely peek around and see if Simple Truth is sold in your area. I'm hooked! If it's not, any other brands of the same products will work just fine.
Jess says
Yum, all your recipes look amazing! Loving the mozzarella, basil and tomato pasta bake- a definite comfort food of mine! 🙂
Jess says
Yum, all your recipes look amazing! Loving the mozzarella, basil and tomato pasta bake- a definite comfort food of mine! 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Oh my! You are killing me with all of these recipes. I am checking them out now! Congrats on such a great opportunity and for doing such an amazing job with it :).
Alexis says
Thanks, Hannah! Have fun exploring!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Oh my! You are killing me with all of these recipes. I am checking them out now! Congrats on such a great opportunity and for doing such an amazing job with it :).
Alexis says
Thanks, Hannah! Have fun exploring!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Cannot speak… Faceplanted 😯 I want ALL the foods, especially the pasta bake. And girl… I'm going to have to echo what Davida said and tell you that you're an effin champ. I can't even imagine doing that much recipe dev...
Alexis says
I feel ya. I think I always want aaaaaaalll the foods. But seriously. Thanks for your sweet comment, Amanda! I kind of love you 🙂
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Cannot speak… Faceplanted 😯 I want ALL the foods, especially the pasta bake. And girl… I'm going to have to echo what Davida said and tell you that you're an effin champ. I can't even imagine doing that much recipe dev...
Alexis says
I feel ya. I think I always want aaaaaaalll the foods. But seriously. Thanks for your sweet comment, Amanda! I kind of love you 🙂
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Finally some recipes after torturing us you BIATCH. It would be my dream to sweat peanut butter btw...
Time to get cooking! Also you're an effing champ. Keep going, you got this!
Alexis says
Ya I mean sweating peanut butter is nothing short of dreamy. Keep on chuggin'....that's been my mantra!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Finally some recipes after torturing us you BIATCH. It would be my dream to sweat peanut butter btw...
Time to get cooking! Also you're an effing champ. Keep going, you got this!
Alexis says
Ya I mean sweating peanut butter is nothing short of dreamy. Keep on chuggin'....that's been my mantra!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Oh my goodness Alexis! Not only do I have a lot of cooking to do, I also have a lot of pinning to do! 😉 Everything looks brilliant and I want it all!!!
Alexis says
Pin away, my friend!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Oh my goodness Alexis! Not only do I have a lot of cooking to do, I also have a lot of pinning to do! 😉 Everything looks brilliant and I want it all!!!
Alexis says
Pin away, my friend!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Oh my... I don't even have words.
Tempting us. Again.
PS I'd like to sweat peanut butter....think of how much $$ I could save!
Alexis says
Sweating peanut butter saves me boatloads of cash. That's my secret.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Oh my... I don't even have words.
Tempting us. Again.
PS I'd like to sweat peanut butter....think of how much $$ I could save!
Alexis says
Sweating peanut butter saves me boatloads of cash. That's my secret.