Posts Tagged ‘healthy lifestyle’
Blueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
Just say NO to boring salad. I have the yummiest, heartiest, simplest salad recipe to share with you today. It’s full of tender spinach, crunchy broccoli, creamy avocado, fresh wild Maine blueberries, crispy red onion, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, tangy goat cheese, all tossed together in my favorite easy honey balsamic dressing. And I’m telling you,…
Read MoreCrispy Quinoa, Spinach & Berry Salad
This salad is light, bright and full of fresh flavor. Sweet summer berries, tender spinach and tangy goat cheese are a classically beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you sprinkle crispy toasted quinoa on top. The quinoa and the berries soak up some of the balsamic dressing and each highly textured bite…
Read MoreStrawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
So this is what I’ll be drinking all summer. This recipe is a gift to smoothie enthusiasts and skeptics alike. In addition to its extreme deliciousness, I love that this recipe requires just 2 minutes to throw together, keeps you shockingly full, and is a total superstar on the nutrition front. The combo of strawberries,…
Read MoreHealthy Summer Coleslaw
Summer is coming. Yes, the official first day of the season is still a good month out, but I feel like Memorial Day is summer’s true kickoff. And given the fact that us Mainers have been wandering the streets in down jackets and wool socks for the past eight months, I’d say we’re ready for…
Read MoreSpring Tacos with White Beans, Red Potatoes, and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
There are tacos and then there are tacos. Forgettable tacos are usually the kind that come out of a box, with a packet for seasoning and not much else. While there’s definitely a time and a place for this, they don’t do the taco any justice. These Spring Tacos with White Beans, Red Potatoes, and…
Read MoreWarm White Bean, Tomato & Spinach Salad
You know that moment when you appreciate that spring is finally here? Your heart swells with joy, your cheeks take on a rosy glow, and the birds start to sing? And then you know that moment right after when you realize that it’s overcast, raining and you’re freezing, again? You, my friend, need this soul-soothing…
Read MoreSouthwestern Layered Bean Dip
It’s ALL about the snacks on game day! Even if you hate football (no judgment) I feel like pretty much everyone can get on board with a good Super Bowl party. So today, I come to you with a classic dip recipe that we’ve probably all had at one time or another. And if you…
Read MoreOrange, Avocado and Kale Quinoa Salad
So. Many. Good. Things. Not a lot of people realize this, but winter is actually an amazing time for salads. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you don’t have access to excellent, fresh produce. In fact, things like citrus, kale, and root vegetables are at their best from December to March. Plus, there’s usually…
Read MoreCozy Chickpea Zoodle Soup
Hello and welcome to winter. Need a bowl of soup? Pull up a chair. I’ve got the perfect soup to whip up when you need something healthy and satisfying on the table fast. It’s so good and earned itself a spot on next week’s meal plan. Probably the week after. And the one after that……
Read MoreSmoky Butternut & Black Bean Tacos with Kale & Cabbage Slaw
I’m obsessed with tacos. Who’s with me? I love all tacos but these are particularly amazing on both the flavor and texture fronts. Butternut squash gets tossed with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of smoked paprika before being roasted, slightly caramelized and piled high on corn tortillas. Finish off with tender kale,…
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