Posts Tagged ‘healthy lifestyle’
Kale, Clementine & Feta Salad
This salad is the holiday hero we need. Eggnog and cookies may get all the glory, but even the most indulgent holiday feast requires balance. Enter salad: the bright side dish you didn’t know you needed until that first refreshing bite. With its stunning good looks and bright tangy taste, it’s easy to see why…
Read MoreCreamy White Bean & Cauliflower Soup with Spinach
It’s officially the holiday season, friends! This time of year, I find that it’s easy to get wrapped up in holiday parties and festive events which can make prepping for weeknight meals fall by the wayside. Dinners can often end up being forgotten or just very sad. Which is why today, I share with you…
Read MoreMexican Street Corn Salad with Smoky Cream Sauce
Mexican street corn meets salad in the best way possible. A great addition to your July 4th spread, this dish is inspired by Mexican street corn. If you’ve never had Mexican street corn, it’s basically grilled corn smothered in a blend of mayonnaise and/or sour cream, chili powder, and cotija cheese, and served with fresh…
Read MoreA Cleansing Spring Smoothie
Cleansing Spring Smoothie 1 cup green tea, chilled (you can always use water or coconut water) 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro or parsley 2 cups loosely packed organic spinach 1/2 medium cucumber (peeled if not organic) 3/4 cup fresh or frozen pineapple juice of 1 lemon 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 1/4 avocado Place…
Read MoreSheet Pan Fajitas with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Full disclosure, I’ve devoured these fajitas for three meals in the past 48 hours. And it has been glorious. Friends, I’m obsessed with this method. Sheet pan dinners are crazy popular right now and for good reason–they’re one-dish and hands-off, they’re quick, and clean-up is a breeze. So if you’re running in 5,000 directions over…
Read MoreHearty Lentil & Herb Soup
This is the perfect cozy meal to kick off your New Year! After trying many versions of this soup at home, I think I finally nailed it. Creamy potatoes are cooked with tender carrots, celery and lightly scented with rosemary and thyme. When pureed together with the protein-packed lentils, you are left with a warm…
Read MoreCouscous Salad with Curried Vinaigrette
This side. Every food I love, in one bowl, mixed together and drizzled with the most delicious vinaigrette. If you think this salad doesn’t qualify as a celebratory dish, I beg to differ. Fresh and tangy with a killer crunch, it’s absolutely delightful and the perfect side for any and all festive occasions. It involves couscous, green…
Read MoreSmoky Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Avocado
Meet your new favorite dish. Sometimes, all you want is a filling, hearty, yet healthy meal that is easy to make without sacrificing flavor. This is exactly what this recipe is about. The filling in these bad boys is simply lentils cooked with crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic and smoked paprika. Creamy, earthy, sweet, savory …..…
Read MoreFall Salad with Rosemary & Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
I have a feeling that I’m going to be eating this salad daily for the next few months… You’ll see what I mean when you find yourself dipping your fork directly into the bowl of leftovers in the fridge. The kale and Brussels sprouts combo makes a wonderful hearty salad base, and its earthiness is…
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