Recipes
Spicy Maple Almonds
All aboard the luxury almond train, friends. You’re gonna love it. It is getting real close to that time of year when you are pretty much guaranteed to be invited to someone’s house. Whether for a dinner party, brunch or just casual drinks with friends, you’re probably going to need to bring some food somewhere.…
Read MoreFire Roasted Black Bean Burritos with Guacamole
These burritos are the ultimate satisfying cold-weather comfort food. Fire roasted tomatoes blend with hearty black beans and spices, packed in with basmati rice, and finished with fresh cilantro in this classic yet genius combo. Plus, these bad boys are actually good for you. It’s burrito heaven. The best part about as is that they’re…
Read MoreBrussels Sprout Salad With Quinoa, Cranberries & Walnuts
If you’re skeptical of the raw Brussels, don’t be! I probably could have eaten the entire bowl in one sitting. It has a little bit of everything you want in a salad – crunchy, chewy, sweet, tart, bitter, rich. Everything. It makes a delicious lunch as well as a fuss-free dinner but the best part…
Read MoreMaple Apple Granola
This granola is, in a word, delightful. Everyone knows granola is super delicious, but this one is off-the-charts amazing, and it’s ridiculously easy to pull-off. All you have to do is toss a mixture of oats, walnuts, flax seeds, and apples with some coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and just the right amount of cinnamon…
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
I am elated to uncover this recipe. They’re sweet, and chewy, and nutty, and chocolatey, and they taste remarkably like real brownies, no joke. In short, each perfect bite is super indulgent satisfaction in your mouth, and I’m obsessed. You will be too… And as far as easy recipes go, this one’s a total winner.…
Read MoreThe Doctor
Make this juice and feel the fruit and veggie vibes! The Doctor is the name of this juice that I order every time I visit Food & Thought which happens to be one of my favorite health food stores located in Naples, Florida. Last year the store came out with a cookbook and I had…
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 MoreAutumn Chopped Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
Though the warm weather’s subsided, there’s always room on the table for a fresh green salad. This past Tuesday marked the official start of fall, and aside from unpacking my cool weather jackets and swiping on a darker shade of lipstick, I am also so excited about the bounty of fall produce and delicious seasonal…
Read MoreBaked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Lime Crema
I’ve been on a bit of a sweet potato kick lately. Let me tell you, this recipe is right up my alley when it comes to warm, hearty, comfort food. That’s right, some of my absolute favorite ingredients like black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, and sweet potato all in the same place, all packed…
Read MoreAlmond Joy Bars
Is your sweet tooth nudging you? These little bites of oh so yummy coconut, almonds and chocolate will take care of the cravings you might be having for all the Halloween candy that we see in the stores this time of year. If you are new to raw desserts, you’ve gotta try this one! They…
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