Posts Tagged ‘healthy’
2 Healthy Halloween Treats!
Your favorite Halloween candy just got a healthy makeover! These recipes are a simple, easy take on two classic Halloween treats. Made from just a handful of ingredients, they can truly be enjoyed all year long. In short, these recipes will make you happier and healthier. I can’t say the same for candy corn… Healthy…
Read More3 Simple Sides For Your Labor Day BBQ!
I love holiday weekends and Labor Day is one of my favorites! It means barbecues, picnics, potlucks and parties and it’s a time to celebrate with friends and family and enjoy the “end of summer” sunny weather with lots of mouth-watering and deliciously healthy food. But what it really means is you get to head…
Read More3 Delicious St. Patricks Day Recipes!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Everyone’s Irish today, right?! Even if you don’t have a drop of Irish in your blood, this holiday is always a fun one to celebrate just because. One of the best things about any holiday is, of course, the food. Because, what would a celebration be without the “eat, drink and…
Read MoreEasy Healthy Fried Rice!
This healthy fried rice recipe is always on rotation in my household! It’s a no-fuss meal, that you can easily modify with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Just chop up some veggies, throw them in a pan with some garlic, ginger, cooked rice, soy sauce, and a couple of scrambled eggs, and you have yourself a…
Read MoreThe Best Minestrone Soup!
There may be nothing more comforting than a big pot of minestrone soup. The cooking process itself is quite meditative, and it leaves you with a richly flavored and delightfully nutritious meal. Why I love this recipe… There are many versions of minestrone and this best-in-class minestrone soup is: Deeply flavored, thanks to layers of…
Read MoreZucchini “Crab” Cakes
I’m so in love with these zucchini crab cakes. I could not stop eating these after I finished making them. I will definitely be making these often and I highly recommend you do as well. Would you believe me if I told you that these really taste like crab cakes, even if made with no…
Read MoreSimple Mexican Street Corn & Avocado Salad
In my attempt to celebrate the season, I went a little nuts with my corn purchase this week. So I decided to get super festive with my bounty. Inspired by a recent recipe in Bon Appétit, I shucked the corn, pulled out the cast iron pan, and 20 minutes later, I was taking a victory…
Read MoreRoasted Broccoli & Lemon Soup with Cheesy Croutons
A springtime soup?? Stay with me here, I promise it works and it’s delicious. Of course we usually associate soup with winter. Big, hearty flavors. Dark colors. Lots of spices. It’s one of winter’s best comfort foods for a reason. But this year, I’ve really been into spring soups as well. Perhaps it’s because spring is…
Read More10-Minute Curry Chickpea Salad
This quick recipe turns simple canned chickpeas into a bold and hearty meal. First and foremost, the layers of flavor in this salad are glorious. The earthy sweetness of carrots, crunchy celery and protein packed chickpeas with a combo of warming spices is delightful, yes, but it’s the addition of toasted cashews, fresh cilantro and…
Read MoreGarlic Herb Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower wasn’t always the sexiest piece of produce in the crisper. However, since realizing what this versatile veg can do, it’s been a staple in our fridge. If you’re trying to maintain excellent health or shed some winter weight, here’s why you need a head of this cruciferous vegetable ready to go at all times.…
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