Recipes
Peanut Butter Coconut Cups with Dark Chocolate
It’s no secret: At Halloween, temptations are everywhere and it can be downright scary! Whether the candy you choose is jumbo size or a mini fun-size, both are just full of sugar, fat, additives & empty calories. Today, I am thrilled to share with you one of my favorite healthy variations on the classic Reese’s…
Read MoreDark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream {Dairy Free}
Get ready to jump up & down. You, yes you, can make creamy soft serve ice cream in just minutes. Here’s the scoop: Frozen banana’s make the best ice cream. If you freeze a peeled banana until solid, then whiz it up in a food processor, it gets creamy and a little gooey, just like…
Read MorePasta with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Sage
Fall foods are my absolute favorite! This past Sunday it was raining, so I took to the kitchen to experiment with some new recipes that I had been wanting to try. Apple chips, kale-apple-walnut salad and pasta with butternut squash. I have never been a big pasta girl but the husband and the kiddos love…
Read MoreTwo Fall Salads You’ll Fall In Love With…
First and foremost, I want to welcome you to my new blog!! I am so thrilled & honored to have you here and I look forward to providing you with new recipes & inspiration! If you have any questions or requests, please reach out to me. I would love to hear from you! Now, onto…
Read MoreSweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
It is no secret in my house that I have an infatuation with tacos. I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yum. But let me shoot you straight. There are really only two reasons why I love tacos. First, they remind me of my years spent in San Diego where a good fish…
Read MoreRoasted Vegetables & Chickpeas with Quinoa
Satisfy your hunger without starving your wallet. In the current economy, many of us are living on a budget and looking for ways to reduce food expenses while still enjoying tasty, nutritious meals. While I love to eat healthy, I am also a penny pincher at heart. So I am always looking for meals that…
Read MorePineapple Cilantro Mango Detox Smoothie
Pineapple Cilantro Mango Detox Smoothie {makes 2 servings} 1/3 cup cilantro, fresh 2 cups spinach, fresh 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen mango 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple ½ avocado, peeled and pit removed 2 cups water Blend spinach and cilantro with the water. Add fruit and blend until smooth. Did you know……
Read MoreBlueberry Basil Salad
Blueberry Basil Salad with Goat Cheese + Almonds Recipe 6 cups mixed greens 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup minced fresh basil 1/3 cup chopped raw almonds 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional) for the dressing {whisk together}: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1-2…
Read MoreRaw Tacos — Fresh. Simple. Delicious.
Raw Tacos — Fresh. Simple. Delicious. for the salsa: 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes ½ red bell pepper, chopped fine ½ orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped fine ½ red onion, minced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ clove garlic, minced juice of ½ lime 1 tsp. raw honey 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil…
Read MoreCucumber Avocado Salad
Perfect when you are looking for an easy, light meal! Chickpea, Cucumber Avocado Salad 2 cups mixed greens 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 avocado, chopped 20 grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp. fresh…
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