Asparagus White Bean Avocado Salad

This salad is pretty glorious. First, it is a layered masterpiece in both the flavor and texture departments. The tender, slightly bitter arugula is tossed with creamy white beans, crispy roasted asparagus, peppery radish, buttery avocado, and topped with toasted pine nuts for added crunch. On the nutrition front, this salad is a winner, since…

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I could eat this whole pan. So what’s my secret to making these Brussels sprouts so good? There are three. First, these babies are roasted. Roasted veggies are the best kind, right? Second, the Lemon Garlic Honey Dijon sauce. Once the sauce-coated Brussels hit the hot oven, magic happens. And third, the balsamic glaze. And…

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Creamy White Bean Dip with Rosemary & Almonds

If you like hummus even half as much as I do, you’re definitely going to lose it over this dip. It’s like a buttery smooth hummus, but lighter, and kicked up with the distinctive flavor of fresh rosemary and the nutty crunch of toasted almonds. Although I could just eat the stuff with a spoon…

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Superfood Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Feel great with this miracle worker. If you celebrate Easter, there may be a brunch involved in which this delicious superfood salad will make a gorgeous centerpiece. You’re all aware of my love for a majorly loaded salad and I can assure you that this salad has a little something for everyone – it’s earthy, creamy,…

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A 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…

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Energizing Green Juice

Perhaps you came, you saw, you conquered that Thanksgiving table spread? Now it’s back to reality. If, despite every intention of balance and moderation you completely overindulged on Thanksgiving, don’t panic. My green juice is filled with nourishing foods high in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to offset whatever happened. Supercharge your health with this…

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Grapefruit & Fennel Juice Recipe

Light, refreshing and delicious, this winter juice recipe is a wonderful start to your day! I have recently embarked on a seven day juice feast (more details here) for deep cellular detoxification. Upon my first sip, this recipe became my absolute favorite! The combination of fresh pink grapefruit, lemon, fennel, and apple is truly a…

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The Doctor

Make this juice and feel the fruit and veggie vibes! The Doctor is the name of this juice that I order every time I visit Food & Thought which happens to be one of my favorite health food stores located in Naples, Florida. Last year the store came out with a cookbook and I had…

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Strawberry Arugula Salad with Lemon Roasted Chickpeas

Salad is always my summer obsession. Variety isn’t just the spice of life, it will also keep you from falling into a food rut. People often tell me that they love salad but get bored with the same old version they always make. When you get bored of garden salads, this salad has it all. …

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Kale Caeser Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

Oh my goodness!  You’ve never had salad like this! Kale has been the hot super food for a while now and I am completely on board. If you love Kale as much as I do, it’s difficult not to imagine it coated in a creamy Caesar dressing. There’s something so comforting about a classic Caesar…

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