Recipes
Broiled Romaine With Lemon Cream & Hazelnuts
Romaine lettuce, it’s your time to shine. Broiled romaine gets a slight smoky char flavor, which gives ordinary, bland lettuce some needed gusto. This simple salad contrasts with the crunchy crispness of the lettuce and the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts & it pairs perfectly with the tangy and creamy lemondressing. A delicious and unique recipe…
Read MoreBlack Bean Avocado Mango Tacos
These tacos. Let me break it down for you, warm sprouted tortillas are spread with a generous layer of creamy refried beans, hearty black beans, roasted corn, salsa fresca, crispy romaine lettuce, and then topped with a heaping portion of fresh avocado & sweet mango. For a finishing touch plus a gentle jalapeño-induced kick, each…
Read MorePeanut Butter Chocolate Chia Bars
They’re really just kind of perfect. There are lots of reasons to obsess over these bars, friends. First and foremost, it’s peanut butter and chocolate, which is obviously delightful. They are sweet (but not too sweet) and surprisingly rich, so a little goes a long way when it comes to satisfying a chocolate craving. But…
Read MoreMoroccan 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…
Read MoreMango Mint Smoothie
With the days getting longer and the air getting warmer, it is only natural that we begin to gravitate towards more fruits and vegetables. This is why I love making smoothies this time of year! You can pack them full of fiber-rich vegetables, fat-burning fruits and then blend them into a concoction that tastes to…
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
I am a sucker for chocolate and peanut butter. This chocolate, peanut butter, and banana combo is perfect for an afternoon snack or an easy dessert. The result is decadent enough to satisfy an ice cream craving, while still being a healthy option. I like them in bite-sized form like this, but you can also…
Read MoreBlackberry 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…
Read MoreSweet 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…
Read MoreSwiss Chard Wraps
Lately, I’ve been craving burritos… I’m not talking about the large and in charge, can’t wrap your mouth around it cheese, meat, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa exploding all over the place burrito. While fueling on carbs may be necessary to get through winter, it’s almost Spring and I’m ready for the return of fresh,…
Read MoreBanana Bread
My intense feelings of love and excitement for this banana bread are absurd. Now, I inhaled enjoyed many a banana bread when I was young, but as an adult I have avoided it due to it’s lackluster performance on the nutritional front. Yet, this recipe is a game changer and you would have no idea…
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