Elle Republic

Fresh corn on the cob and sweet cherry tomatoes are right up there along with garden fresh basil as being some of those things that just scream out summer and sunshine. And summer is all about getting outdoors and enjoying great weather while we have it. Which also means lots of get-togethers, BBQs and picnics. Which is exactly what brought on this very quick pasta salad with fresh corn,...

What would a weekend be without pancakes? They are a tasty way to treat yourself after a hard week of work. Especially when you get to sip on your favorite freshly brewed coffee... from your own mug... in bed! Yes, that's what weekends are for. And everyone loves pancakes, at least some version of them, right? I love that there are so many different types. This time delicious ricotta...

Dark chocolate lovers this one’s for you. A healthy double chocolate banana bread. And it’s vegan too! Yep, this is what my ideal snack looks like. Okay, not that it happens every week or anything, but sometimes it’s nice to have something chocolatey to give you a boost when that afternoon slump hits. I guess chocolate banana bread is a no brainer, right? Okay, mostly this means chocolate chips are...

Healthy, flavorful, filling and fast! There’s so much good going on here with this simple chickpea salad. The carrots and zucchini get julienned into little matchsticks, then tossed with freshly podded green peas, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted seeds and a simple roasted sesame oil dressing (oh yeah… and a little garlic – cause I think everything tastes better with a little garlic). I’d would say that with less than 30...

Lentil Puttanesca! Say what? Here's the deal. It's a quick and tasty pasta sauce made with red lentils, puréed tomatoes, garlic, shallots, herbs, chili a few more ingredients that bring it to a high level of flavor: anchovies, capers and olives. I can hear the disappointment. Anchovies! They are not vegan and certainly not vegetarian... and for many they conjure up thoughts of "yuck". Believe me, you can't see...

If there is one thing I love about spring and summer, it's all the fresh produce. Which means there are endless options for salads and I am not just talking green salads. I'm thinking BBQ and picnic salads, which for me mostly brings up thoughts of potato salad, coleslaw and pasta salad. The classic pack and go type. Though, for me there is only one type of potato salad...