2 Bright & Fresh Spring Salads!

With the amazing produce spring brings, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh salad! From peas to leafy greens to asparagus, here are two great recipes for tossing together all your seasonal favorites. Simple, bright, and delicious. Spring Quinoa Salad with Peas and Lemon Feta Vinaigrette A salad like this…

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3 Healthy Holiday Treats!

Let’s be honest… “treats” are probably not going to be ultra healthy, unless you’re talking fruit or nuts. I don’t know about you, but a handful of raw almonds and a sliced pear does not invoke fond memories of the holiday season. That being said, here’s a quick list of 3 healthy holiday treats that…

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3 Last-Minute Holiday Side Dishes!

Looking for last minute side dishes that are anything but boring?  From a Festive Green Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash to Peppermint Dark Chocolate Popcorn, I’ve rounded up three of my favorite Christmas side dishes, all of which are simple, easy, and super delicious.  Enjoy! My Go-To Holiday Salad A vibrantly beautiful salad that’s truly fit…

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Red Lentil & Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Soup is inevitable today. After several weeks of mild temps, Mother Nature strikes with a vengeance. The only antidote to these blizzards is a simmering pot of soup. This soup is warming, extremely flavorful and full of restorative goodness plus after trying many versions, I think I finally nailed it. Stay warm & nourished. What’s…

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Moroccan Chickpea Carrot Salad with Pistachios

There are a few reasons I love adore this carrot salad. First, it’s absolutely delicious. The tart lime dressing, spiced by cumin & turmeric, takes a plain carrot salad and turns it into a dish worth getting excited about. The dates are sweet, the pistachios are salty. The whole package is an amazing combination. Forget…

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Blackberry Avocado Salad

If you are in the market for a festive salad to serve at your next soiree, look no further.  This salad is beyond fetching served on a platter or plated individually. I love to serve it alongside white bean soup garnished with fresh rosemary but it pairs well with pretty much any main dish you…

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Sweet Pea Quinoa with Pistachios, Apricots & Mint

A quick & delicious make ahead addition to your Easter spread. I’ve been on a pistachio kick lately (can you blame me?) and let me tell you they are particularly magical when tossed with fresh peas, sweet apricots, and cool mint. Quinoa provides the heft and the whole dish is tied together with red pepper…

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Pesto – my favorite recipe

Oh, how I am enjoying summer. It just tastes SO GOOD. Now. Say hello to my new favorite pesto. I’m loving this to the point of eating it by the spoonful and dipping any (and every) vegetable into it. This pesto has little bits of crunchy pistachios, bright and flavorful notes of basil, creamy avocado,…

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Pistachio Artichoke Hummus

If you’re like me, you may have consumed an entire bowl of hummus at one time or another? I know. It’s just that good. Hummus is a healthy, delicious dip and super easy to make at home. It’s just a combination of a few standard ingredients, starting with a can of chickpeas. But if you…

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