I wouldn't call myself a particularly together person. Most of the time I'm bordering on what could only be described as mildly unhinged and grasping for answers, but there are two things I know with absolute certainty: 1) bourbon makes everything better and 2) the same can be said of donuts. Emboldened by these dual concrete truths and inspired by a few past their prime bananas, a donut pan and a bottle of our finest barrel aged, I embarked on some.

I recently published this recipe on my own blog gaiagoodnessnaturalfood.wordpress.com. Sausage, Cabbage, and Potato Stew is a hearty, smoky, zesty, spicy dish that is perfect for the Winter or any time of year for that matter. I live in sunny Los Angeles where it is warm the majority of the time and I still love to make this dish.

These muffins are summer in a cupcake paper. Crispy on top and just soft enough inside without the mushy-woes of some gluten-free muffins. I use the strawberries that are over ripe, just about to turn inedible, and could easily be substituted for blueberries or small dices of mango. I pop them in my purse on my walk to the muni and am grateful for the kitchen, apartment, and city that I baked them in. My husband has even gone so far to say they are his favorite. I feel like that is a bold statement.

White Chocolate Banana Pancakes are fluffy, golden griddle cakes swirled with mashed bananas and studded with melting white chocolate chips. Topped with banana slices and a dusting of powdered sugar, they offer sweet, comforting indulgence.

This "smoothie" is really more like a milkshake. Very rich, although you can vary this with the milk that you use.

A refreshing Strawberry Banana Smoothie made with vanilla soy milk, strawberries, and bananas.

These are ridiculously easy to make, quick and healthy. Great to boost your energy after a workout session or as a snack between meals. It's a recipe that admits a lot of variations and you can add your favorite nuts, some dried fruits, chocolate chips, etc...whatever you desire!

This is a very healthy high fiber muffin which can serve as a tea time snack or dessert recipe. It is so simple that even kids can make these and will feel really happy to bake muffins. Try decorating these muffins with candies or any other kids stuff.

These pickled peppers pair very well with cheeses, in salads, and you can break up that mundane sandwich routine with a few of these popped in there.

Banana bread is pretty much one of the most boring culinary inventions in the food world. It’s not even something most people try to make on purpose, they just remember that they have some bananas in the freezer and figure “hey, this is marginally better than just having frozen bananas”. And you don’t go out of your way to make banana bread the way you decide you need a plate of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies this instant. You just find out someone’s made it and say “oh look…banana bread.” It’s the doorstop of baking. It’s just…there.

Lower in added sugars than many traditional zucchini breads, this recipe incorporates unsweetened cocoa, which has many health-boosting flavonoids, and whole-wheat flour.

This is the best gluten-free and sugar-free cake I have ever made. I didn’t use any flour. I also used coconut blossom sugar. It is a more rich, a bit moist and delicious cake with now and then hints of melted dark chocolate chips. Just check it out for yourself! To make it more special, festive and beautiful, I made it in a flower silicon mould.

Thuis delicious healthy smoothy is Raw, Vegan & Gluten-free! Enjoy!

This is a 3rd generation recipe created by my grandmother, that also serves as a master pudding recipe for any cream based pie (Chocolate, Coconut, Banana...). While this recipe is great served cold, it is a CARDINAL SIN to miss out on the heavenly experience of eating it warm. Whether it is served as a pie or pudding - Always warm first! On the rare occasion that the bowl is not polished off, bump it into the fridge for a great cold snack the next day.

A delicious recipe adapted from Lena Abraham, Delish. Had my taste testers sample this and they gave it 5 stars up!

This summer is sooo long and we love it! That is why today I made a 100% vegan ice cream made with banana, mango, panela sugar and pure cocoa. It is perfect for a snacking or as a breakfast with a little bit granola. You will have the recipe on the blog during the week. Link on my profile. This bottle that cute comes from @frascos_ball. Thank you!