Strawberry Arugula Salad with Lemon Roasted Chickpeas

Salad is always my summer obsession. Variety isn’t just the spice of life, it will also keep you from falling into a food rut. People often tell me that they love salad but get bored with the same old version they always make. When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all. …

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Pesto – 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,…

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Orange Greensicle Smoothie

This smoothie hits the spot. The Orange Greensicle Smoothie, composed of coconut milk, oranges and spinach blitzed up with a dash of vanilla and a handful of frozen mango, is light and refreshing and it tastes just like an orange creamsicle without the cream! Yup, it’s a creamy smoothie bursting with fresh orange flavor. And…

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Key Lime Coconut Bites

Let the summer dessert frenzy commence! Talk about having your cake and eating it too, these raw key lime bites are yummy.  Raw desserts are an awesome way to get your dessert fix without consuming processed sugars. They’re fresh, crisp and energizing! Once you have your first taste of raw desserts, you may never go…

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Roasted Corn & Avocado Salad

Summer is officially flying by! It’s that time of year when fresh corn starts making its appearance at the local farmers markets. I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to that first batch of sweet corn. Grilled, boiled, or thrown into a salad, it’s hard to be beat! So today, I have…

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S’mores Bars

Last weekend my kids begged for s’mores as we sat around the fire pit. For those of you that don’t know what a s’more is, it’s basically a popular campfire treat that consists of a roasted marshmallow and a chunk of chocolate (usually Hershey’s) sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. The roasted marshmallow melts…

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Black Bean, Mango & Quinoa Salad

where has this quinoa salad been all my life? My recent mission: select a recipe for a potluck that can be made in advance. One that can sit around for a while before the meal is served and still satisfy and please my hungry (vegan and non-vegan) friends. this one is a no-brainer for summer…

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Flat Belly Smoothie

Ahhh! Summer is here!  Let’s be honest. No one needs the threat of another bathing suit season to get serious about slimming down. though, it certainly does motivate… That being said, if you are ready to get down to business, this flat belly smoothie will whip you right into shape. Making this simple smoothie can…

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My Favorite 5-Minute Dessert – Raw Berry Crisp

Today I have a little treat for you! You like raw desserts right? I thought so. Raw Berry Crumble is the perfect seasonal dessert! It’s indulgent without being heavy, and it’s laughably simple to make. Desserts don’t have to be complicated. This recipe is super easy, as is any raw crumble but the best part…

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Kale Caeser Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

Oh my goodness!  You’ve never had salad like this! Kale has been the hot super food for a while now and I am completely on board. If you love Kale as much as I do, it’s difficult not to imagine it coated in a creamy Caesar dressing. There’s something so comforting about a classic Caesar…

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