Sweet Potato Hash with Avocado Crema
The appearance of this meal is incredibly fetching. First, there’s the crispy, colorful raw veggies with all their glorious superfood qualities. Next, we have the antioxidant rich sweet potatoes, roasted until slightly caramelized with the perfect amount of smoked paprika. Then comes the festive black beans, crunchy pumpkin seeds and creamy avocado crema that is…
Read MoreHearty Lentil & Herb Soup
This is the perfect cozy meal to kick off your New Year! After trying many versions of this soup at home, I think I finally nailed it. Creamy potatoes are cooked with tender carrots, celery and lightly scented with rosemary and thyme. When pureed together with the protein-packed lentils, you are left with a warm…
Read MoreSpicy Basil Tomato Sauce with White Beans & Zucchini Noodles
How about this for a simple, yet zesty weeknight meal? To say I eat a lot of zucchini noodles would be putting it very, very lightly. To make zucchini noodles I use a tool called a Spiralizer, it will transform your vegetables and fruits into spaghetti or spirals. The noodles are ready in less than 5…
Read MoreCouscous Salad with Curried Vinaigrette
This side. Every food I love, in one bowl, mixed together and drizzled with the most delicious vinaigrette. If you think this salad doesn’t qualify as a celebratory dish, I beg to differ. Fresh and tangy with a killer crunch, it’s absolutely delightful and the perfect side for any and all festive occasions. It involves couscous, green…
Read MoreSmoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado
Meet your new favorite dish. Sometimes, all you want is a filling, hearty, yet healthy meal that is easy to make without sacrificing flavor. This is exactly what this recipe is about. The filling in these bad boys is simply lentils cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic and smoked paprika. Creamy, earthy, sweet, savory …..…
Read MoreGreek Farro Salad with Arugula
The first-bite of this was eye-opening. I’m really hoping this salad has the same magical effect on all of you. Simple, flavorful, and well-balanced, this is one of these rare salads that works year-round. It’s literally bursting at the seams with a mix of fabulous fresh flavors and textures. Crisp cucumbers, cleansing parsley, spicy arugula,…
Read MoreCreamy Tomato Soup (vegan)
SOUP. I love soup. And I must add that this one is absolutely fabulous. First of all it’s comforting without being heavy and it’s a breeze to pull together. I’m talking 25 minutes tops with about 5 minutes hands on time. Throw some freshly sliced basil on top, serve with some crusty bread and a…
Read MoreAnti-Bloat Smoothie Recipe
Oh, we all have those days when the dreaded bloat is out of control. Whether it’s the day after Thanksgiving (um-hum), a holiday party or simply after a few days of overindulging, we’ve all had those times when we feel it’s a bit tough to get our body back to its healthy normal self. A…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Salad with Honey & Feta
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, Godspeed. If you’re an old hat at hosting (please consider me impressed) or you’re about to host your first-ever Friendsgiving, this side is sure to delight. If you’re thinking that it looks far too complicated, you’re mistaken. The recipe can be made from start to finish in about 30…
Read MoreHarvest Bowl with Maple-Tahini Sauce
I’m craving food that’s appropriate for the season: steamy drinks, hearty soups, warm grain bowls… And as far as grain bowls go, this one is a home run. Quinoa provides plenty of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied, and butternut squash is rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants, which just so happens to be great…
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