Recipes
Creamy Broccoli Soup
A good creamy broccoli soup doesn’t really need any cream in it. Trust me, when I say that you can make a thick and creamy soup that everyone will love and still keep it healthy. The base of this soup comes together by sauteing onions, carrots and garlic and then simmering broccoli with veggie broth…
Read More2 Bright & Fresh Spring Salads!
With the amazing produce spring brings, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh salad! From peas to leafy greens to asparagus, here are two great recipes for tossing together all your seasonal favorites. Simple, bright, and delicious. Spring Quinoa Salad with Peas and Lemon Feta Vinaigrette A salad like this…
Read More3 Delicious St. Patricks Day Recipes!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Everyone’s Irish today, right?! Even if you don’t have a drop of Irish in your blood, this holiday is always a fun one to celebrate just because. One of the best things about any holiday is, of course, the food. Because, what would a celebration be without the “eat, drink and…
Read More2 Delicious Meal Prep Breakfasts!
Raise your hand if breakfast means downing a bowl of cereal before rushing out the door. Or a doughnut. Or even just a hastily slurped cup of coffee. Yup, you may experience that inevitable sugar crash and caffeine rush. Even though fewer people are eating breakfast at all, it’s still considered the “most important” meal…
Read More2 Simple Super Bowl Dips!
The Super Bowl is probably the greatest eating day of the year aside from Thanksgiving, and one can never have too many recipe ideas for the occasion. I realize some of you will be entertaining or celebrating solo on the couch (respect) during the big game, and you may be in need of some delicious…
Read MoreEasy Healthy Fried Rice!
This healthy fried rice recipe is always on rotation in my household! It’s a no-fuss meal, that you can easily modify with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Just chop up some veggies, throw them in a pan with some garlic, ginger, cooked rice, soy sauce, and a couple of scrambled eggs, and you have yourself a…
Read MoreThe Best Minestrone Soup!
There may be nothing more comforting than a big pot of minestrone soup. The cooking process itself is quite meditative, and it leaves you with a richly flavored and delightfully nutritious meal. Why I love this recipe… There are many versions of minestrone and this best-in-class minestrone soup is: Deeply flavored, thanks to layers of…
Read More3 Make-Ahead Holiday Brunch Recipes!
Unwrapping presents may be the main event on Christmas morning. But a delicious brunch—best enjoyed in PJs—also brings merriment to the morning. Whether you like sweet or savory, here are 3 make-ahead brunch recipes that feel just right for Christmas morning. Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread This Healthy Double Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is tender,…
Read More3 Healthy Holiday Treats!
Let’s be honest… “treats” are probably not going to be ultra healthy, unless you’re talking fruit or nuts. I don’t know about you, but a handful of raw almonds and a sliced pear does not invoke fond memories of the holiday season. That being said, here’s a quick list of 3 healthy holiday treats that…
Read More3 Simple Holiday Sides!
Just days until Thanksgiving and it’s time to get down to business. (If you’re on bird duty this year, Godspeed.) Today, let’s discuss the most important part of the Thanksgiving Day feast— the sides! Below, you’ll find my three favorite side dishes, all of which would be excellent additions to your holiday spread. I’m hoping…
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