Recipes
Slow Cooker Red Lentils
Who will fill your home with good smells and make you feel like a domestic rock star? Your slow cooker, that’s who. This red lentil dish with ginger, garlic and onion is one of my favorite speedy weeknight dishes. The sauce is a mixture of crushed tomatoes, coconut milk and aromatic curry spices. It requires…
Read MoreQuinoa, Peach, Corn & Avocado Salad with Goat Cheese
This end of Summer Salad tastes exactly as it sounds… It’s packed with sweet corn, juicy peaches, delicate greens, quinoa and buttery avocado, this salad is light, bright and full of fresh flavor. The creaminess of goat cheese is enhanced by a balsamic dressing, which is a foolproof combination of balsamic, olive oil, garlic &…
Read MoreCold Sesame Peanut Zoodles
This, friends, is a ridiculously delicious and insanely nutritious bowl of “pasta.” As you may have noticed, I’m really into my spiralizer right now and I can’t get enough of zucchini noodles. They’re a lighter, low-carb version of traditional pasta, and I love that they play well with just about any sauce. In this case,…
Read MoreCilantro Lime Rice with Smokey Black Beans & Avocado Crema
I think you’re going to go nuts over this ridiculously nutritious bowl. First, there’s the fluffy cilantro lime rice with all its glorious qualities. Next, we’ve got fiber packed black beans, simmered with just the right amount of smoked paprika and chipotle. Then comes the creamy, delicious lime studded avocado crema which is the key…
Read MoreBroccoli, Avocado, Kale Salad with Garlic-Tahini Dressing & Roasted Chickpeas
This is the perfect summer meal. Kale, broccoli, avocado, cabbage, and crispy chickpeas tossed with quinoa and a garlic tahini dressing makes for some seriously flavorful healthy greens. I love the idea of inviting friends over and serving this outdoors alongside a chilled glass of Rose. While there are a lot of fabulous things going…
Read MoreBlack Bean, Corn, Sweet Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers
Salsa + chips + guacamole complete me. I have an obsession with Southwestern food and flavors. I love the flavor profiles of these foods so much that nearly every dish I create uses cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, and involves a hefty amount of avocado. Definitely no apologies there. With minimal effort, you can be pulling piping hot…
Read MoreBlack Bean Salad with Avocado, Fire Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro
Happy Fourth of July weekend, friends! Since my favorite part about America’s birthday is the backyard barbecue component, I thought I’d share my foolproof Fourth of July salad recipe for your convenience, your inspiration as well as your viewing pleasure. This salad has a little something for everyone, so fire up the grill, invite your…
Read MoreBasil Zucchini Summer Soup
This creamy zucchini soup is a wonderful way to prepare summer’s most bountiful squash, zucchini! Smooth and creamy this zucchini soup packed with basil, is a light summer soup that is delicious warm or chilled. I love it as a quick lunch, but it’s equally great for dinner alongside a big salad or a simple…
Read MoreSummer Berry Salad with Toasted Almonds & Goat Cheese
Summery and light. This bowl of greens is bright and fun, studded with juicy berries, toasted almonds, and goat cheese and coated in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Richly textured and fresh with a hint of garlic and a lemony kick, it’s a zesty summer flavor party that only requires a handful of ingredients and about…
Read MoreBreakfast Banana Splits
This breakfast may have more nutrients, vitamins & minerals than your multi-vitamin. I would happily devour a banana with almond butter on its own, but the toppings are what make this so irresistible. I went to town on this banana split by adding fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, as well as ground flax seed, toasted…
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