Posts Tagged ‘easy’
Blueberry Pie Smoothie
This recipe is for anyone who believes in having their pie and eating it too, well in this case drinking it. I love it when I stumble upon the most delicious smoothie! I think I could drink this delightful concoction exclusively for the rest of my life and be perfectly content. That’s saying a lot…
Read MoreBerry Crisp (Gluten-free & Vegan)
Layers of plump and juicy berries covered with a crumbly topping and baked to perfection (sigh…) This is my new favorite summer dessert because it tastes incredible, it’s not overly sweet (a perfect balance of sweet and sour) and it is so easy to prepare! You’ll impress your family and friends and they’ll think you spent…
Read MoreMini Key Lime Tarts
This is a great lime-lover’s dessert. And you don’t need to feel guilty, not for a second and not just because they’re full of super foods, but simply because they’re so cute and lady like. They work great to satisfy a craving for key lime pie or even ice cream. Creamy, chewy, and smooth. I…
Read MoreQuinoa Kale Pesto Bowls
I have been indulging in this dish the last couple days! It’s so fresh and good. A few quick things about this recipe. First, it couldn’t be easier. Boil the quinoa, chop some fresh parsley, throw all the pesto ingredients in a blender, and then toss the everything together with some chopped walnuts. The whole…
Read MoreBerry Quinoa and Pecan Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing
This salad will simplify your life this summer. Fresh raspberries & blueberries, toasted pecans and quinoa all tossed in a honey mustard-vinaigrette is a beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you pile that goodness on top of mixed greens. The quinoa soaks up some of the dressing, and each highly textured bite bursts with…
Read MorePeanut Butter Cookies
Thought you said goodbye to soft, chewy cookies when you switched to a wholefood lifestyle? Think again! These cookies are healthy little bites of heaven. First of all, nuts are all kinds of wonderful for you. They stabilize your blood sugar, aid in weight control, lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of several forms of cancer,…
Read MoreWarm Spring Salad
This salad is a miracle. A mix of fresh spring vegetables; asparagus, peas, and green onions tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette! This salad is literally bursting at the seams with fresh flavor and texture. (click HERE to watch me prepare this salad on Good Day Maine) It’s light, yet satisfying, and in addition it…
Read MoreChocolate Cheesecake Bars
These bars are sweet & full of delicious fat from cashews and almonds and deliver all the joy of cheesecake! Who knew that blitzing cashews in a food processor could yield such creamy awesomeness? Just throw the cashew in a food processor with the remaining filling ingredients, blend for a couple minutes, and boom. Mission:…
Read MoreCaribbean Coconut Rice and Beans
This bowl is a serious spring fling for your taste buds! For this dish, I kept things super basic, cooking the rice with nothing more than coconut milk, some veggie broth and a few green onions & garlic. The flavor is simple and clean in the best possible way, and it’s the ideal base for…
Read MoreCreamy Asparagus Soup (vegan)
This is a pot of creamy goodness, friends! For the record, I plan to make this magical soup at least once a week over the coming months. Its warm coziness is perfect for the current 30 degree conditions, yet it’s still light enough to serve as a spring meal. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of…
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