Lunch or light meal
Quinoa Kale Pesto Bowls
I have been indulging in this dish the last couple days! It’s so fresh and good. A few quick things about this recipe. First, it couldn’t be easier. Boil the quinoa, chop some fresh parsley, throw all the pesto ingredients in a blender, and then toss the everything together with some chopped walnuts. The whole…
Read MoreWarm Spring Salad
This salad is a miracle. A mix of fresh spring vegetables; asparagus, peas, and green onions tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette! This salad is literally bursting at the seams with fresh flavor and texture. (click HERE to watch me prepare this salad on Good Day Maine) It’s light, yet satisfying, and in addition it…
Read MoreCreamy Asparagus Soup (vegan)
This is a pot of creamy goodness, friends! For the record, I plan to make this magical soup at least once a week over the coming months. Its warm coziness is perfect for the current 30 degree conditions, yet it’s still light enough to serve as a spring meal. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of…
Read MoreVeggie Pad Thai
Who doesn’t love pad thai? Pad thai is definitely everyone’s “gateway meal” into Thai food. Yet, it’s a pretty calorie-heavy meal due to the thick, yummy sauce, the peanuts and the noodles. Luckily, I have made an equally delicious yet super healthy veggie version just for you. trust me, everyone you serve it to will be…
Read MoreSpinach & Artichoke Dip (dairy free)
This dip is pure perfection. I absolutely LOVE this recipe. I’m so excited to have found a healthy version of this dip that tastes like the real deal. It’s beyond me how these healthy ingredients come together to form the same flavor and texture without the cheese, mayo, cream cheese, sour cream or oil. I’m…
Read MoreCurried Butternut Squash Soup with Lentils & Apples
This satisfying soup will make you glad it’s getting cold outside. When it comes to soups I can honestly say, I love winging it. I like to look into the refrigerator and cupboards and see what I have on-hand that can be whipped up into a delicious soup. Hello, fall vegetables, let’s see what you…
Read MorePeanut Coconut Sauce
Never underestimate the power of a tasty all-purpose sauce, like this peanut coconut sauce. Some people love ketchup, others love ranch. In our home, this peanut coconut sauce is king. Over the years, I’ve experimented with several peanut sauce recipes and this one is my favorite. It comes together in the whiz of a food processor…
Read MorePesto – 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,…
Read MorePotato Salad with Arugula, Red Onions & Almonds
Potato salad is a “goes-with-everything” summer dish. Yet, the classic versions of potato salad can easily derail your diet with extra calories and fat. I love this mayo-free version that is made fun and unique with the addition of arugula. Arugula offers twice as much fiber as other greens, and it’s packed with disease-fighting antioxidants,…
Read MoreCrunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with Creamy Almond Ginger Dressing
Ooh, the textures – crunchy and crispy! This was dinner Tuesday night and it was met with rave reviews. Just loads of goodness here: carrots, cabbage, quinoa, cilantro, red pepper, and green onion. There is definitely an Asian flavor profile to this meal and the creamy almond butter dressing with a hint of ginger is…
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