Recipes
Quinoa Lentil & Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad
I won’t bore you with the many health benefits of this salad. Instead, let’s focus on the amazing fall flavors in this little delight. We’ve got protein packed quinoa & lentils, crispy Brussels sprouts, tart cranberries, crisp scallions, and toasted pecans, all tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. It’s hearty & fresh and loaded…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
This soup is the best butternut squash creation I’ve had in a while. Which is saying a lot given my borderline crazy affinity for this fall vegetable. It’s creamy and comforting with a surprising amount of depth. Fall flavor in every bite! The sweetness of roasted squash is perfectly complemented by the pear—but it’s the…
Read MoreButternut Squash Quinoa Tabbouleh
Butternut Squash Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe I love preparing ‘big batch’ meals that I can store in the fridge and pull out for lunch the next day. This recipe falls into the category of a perfectly satisfying and flavorful meal that tastes just as delicious the next day! 1 small butternut squash (about 1½ pounds), sliced…
Read MoreZucchini Brownies
I think it is high time I share this recipe with you. These brownies are downright delightful. Super moist, fudgey, and soooo chocolatey. Paired with fresh raspberries it just may be the best dessert ever. Simple, yet decadent. These brownies are the best way to use up zucchini from your garden and I promise you…
Read MoreBlueberry Pie Smoothie
This recipe is for anyone who believes in having their pie and eating it too, well in this case drinking it. I love it when I stumble upon the most delicious smoothie! I think I could drink this delightful concoction exclusively for the rest of my life and be perfectly content. That’s saying a lot…
Read MoreBerry Crisp (Gluten-free & Vegan)
Layers of plump and juicy berries covered with a crumbly topping and baked to perfection (sigh…) This is my new favorite summer dessert because it tastes incredible, it’s not overly sweet (a perfect balance of sweet and sour) and it is so easy to prepare! You’ll impress your family and friends and they’ll think you spent…
Read MoreMini Key Lime Tarts
This is a great lime-lover’s dessert. And you don’t need to feel guilty, not for a second and not just because they’re full of super foods, but simply because they’re so cute and lady like. They work great to satisfy a craving for key lime pie or even ice cream. Creamy, chewy, and smooth. I…
Read MoreQuinoa 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 MoreBerry Quinoa and Pecan Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing
This salad will simplify your life this summer. Fresh raspberries & blueberries, toasted pecans and quinoa all tossed in a honey mustard-vinaigrette is a beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you pile that goodness on top of mixed greens. The quinoa soaks up some of the dressing, and each highly textured bite bursts with…
Read MorePeanut Butter Cookies
Thought you said goodbye to soft, chewy cookies when you switched to a wholefood lifestyle? Think again! These cookies are healthy little bites of heaven. First of all, nuts are all kinds of wonderful for you. They stabilize your blood sugar, aid in weight control, lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of several forms of cancer,…
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