Posts Tagged ‘fall’
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Smokey Chickpeas
This soup is the best cauliflower creation I’ve had in a while. Bursting with flavor and texture this soup is fall in a bowl. It’s thick and remarkably creamy despite the lack of actual cream, which is always a good thing. While the cauliflower soup can hold it’s own, it’s the toppings that elevate each…
Read MoreCrunchy Detox Salad with Tahini Dressing
Detoxing is rarely this delicious, friends. Besides being beautiful, delicious, and fun to eat, the vegetables in this salad contain nutrients and phytochemicals which can alter levels of liver enzymes, clear toxic compounds from the blood, lower inflammation and regulate hormones. It’s a win-win! This salad is so clean and crisp but crunchy and rich…
Read MoreQuinoa Lentil & Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad
I won’t bore you with the many health benefits of this salad. Instead, let’s focus on the amazing fall flavors in this little delight. We’ve got protein packed quinoa & lentils, crispy Brussels sprouts, tart cranberries, crisp scallions, and toasted pecans, all tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. It’s hearty & fresh and loaded…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
This soup is the best butternut squash creation I’ve had in a while. Which is saying a lot given my borderline crazy affinity for this fall vegetable. It’s creamy and comforting with a surprising amount of depth. Fall flavor in every bite! The sweetness of roasted squash is perfectly complemented by the pear—but it’s the…
Read More6 Weeks to Plant Powered Weight Loss – with Vegetarian Times – 2015
Hi Friends! I am so thrilled to announce that I have partnered with Vegetarian Times to create an online 6-Week Plant Powered Weight Loss Program! I have created this program for anyone searching for inspiration, support, and a how-to guide to live healthier and happier while losing weight in the process. I hope that by…
Read MoreMaple Apple Granola
This granola is, in a word, delightful. Everyone knows granola is super delicious, but this one is off-the-charts amazing, and it’s ridiculously easy to pull-off. All you have to do is toss a mixture of oats, walnuts, flax seeds, and apples with some coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and just the right amount of cinnamon…
Read MoreCurried Butternut Squash Soup with Lentils & Apples
This satisfying soup will make you glad it’s getting cold outside. When it comes to soups I can honestly say, I love winging it. I like to look into the refrigerator and cupboards and see what I have on-hand that can be whipped up into a delicious soup. Hello, fall vegetables, let’s see what you…
Read MoreAutumn 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 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…
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