Recipes
Autumn 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…
Read MorePeanut Coconut Sauce
Never underestimate the power of a tasty all-purpose sauce, like this peanut coconut sauce. Some people love ketchup, others love ranch. In our home, this peanut coconut sauce is king. Over the years, I’ve experimented with several peanut sauce recipes and this one is my favorite. It comes together in the whiz of a food processor…
Read MoreSummer Veggie Bowl with Honey Mustard Dressing
Fresh veggie bowls are the perfect summer meal. For a light and easy one bowl meal, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, basil, broccoli, corn, quinoa and avocado give this recipe that light summer freshness we all need in the hot weather. Minimal clean up, full of flavors and good for…
Read MoreCreamy Chocolate Fudgesicles!
No need to pinch yourself, because you’re not dreaming. These pops are seriously amazing, easy, decadent, & totally vegan. YUM! Having moved into the healthier, aspect of eating, some think that all the delicious treats are off limits. Absolutely not! bliss on a stick. But consider yourself warned; coconut milk makes the most fabulous fudgesicles…
Read MoreSmoky Sweet Potato & Quinoa Tacos
I have a deep affection for Mexican food, especially tacos and this version is ridiculously yummy. Prepare yourself. Black beans mingle with quinoa, sweet potatoes, garlic and spices in this tasty filling. Then comes the festive summer toppings! These tacos are studded with sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and seasoned to perfection with fresh lime…
Read MoreStrawberry 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. …
Read MorePesto – 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,…
Read MoreOrange 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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