Posts Tagged ‘healthy living’
Crispy 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 MoreWhite Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad
A fast salad for slow summer days. I have several fabulous go-to salads in my repertoire, but I have yet to share one of my personal favorites with you: White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad. If you’ve got a couple cans of white beans in your pantry, you’re almost halfway there. Drain the beans and…
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 Quinoa & Asparagus Pilaf
This dish is a spring fling for your taste buds. I just know you will be delighted to experience its bright, fresh flavors after excessive winter comfort food. For this recipe, I kept things super basic, cooking the quinoa with nothing more than a good broth. The flavor is simple and clean in the best…
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 MoreWilted Spinach Salad with Chili-Dusted Butternut Squash
One week until Thanksgiving, friends. Let’s get down to business. Today, I would like to address the most important part of the Thanksgiving feast – let’s here it for the sides! I know salad isn’t the most traditional of sides, but sometimes you need more greens on the table, no? I’ve been making versions of…
Read MoreGlowing Autumn Lentil Kale Salad
I’m loving this festive fall salad for so many reasons. First, it’s packed with an array of amazing textures and flavors. I’m partial to an abundant head of kale for it’s health benefits and because it also provides the perfect earthy base for crispy apples, sweet and tangy cranberries, crunchy pumpkin seeds, protein-packed lentils and…
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,…
Read MoreSpiced Red Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup
I love this time of year. Come September, I’m completely over sweating and Pinot Grigio, and while I don’t do pumpkin spice lattes, I love the cooler evenings, apple picking and the fact that my kids are back in school. Perhaps the best thing about fall though is that it’s a great time to reset…
Read MoreCurried Chickpea Salad
This powerhouse salad is unbelievably fresh. It’s got a bright, curry thing going on with a touch of heat and gorgeous pops of crunch and sweetness, and the insane layers of flavor and texture will amaze you. If the thought of having a salad for dinner brings up fears that you may starve, please feel free…
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