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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Potato Salad with Arugula, Red Onions & Almonds

Potato salad is a “goes-with-everything” summer dish. Yet, the classic versions of potato salad can easily derail your diet with extra calories and fat. I love this mayo-free version that is made fun and unique with the addition of arugula. Arugula offers twice as much fiber as other greens, and it’s packed with disease-fighting antioxidants,…

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White Bean, Tomato & Kale Quesadillas

Like most people, I love a good quesadilla. Yet as much as I love quesadillas, all that cheese doesn’t make me feel so great. I can’t handle the subsequent belly bloat and waking up the next day looking puffier than Joan Rivers. I just can’t. So I apologize that there is nothing “queso” about these…

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Kale Chips

Cheers to another delicious and healthy alternative! Growing up, the “everything” bagel was my go-to sandwich bread. I don’t eat those bagels anymore, not even the gluten-free variety, so I bring to you an alternative that is beyond good! The tried and true everything spice mix (that includes kosher salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, granulated…

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Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad with Creamy Almond Ginger Dressing

Ooh, the textures – crunchy and crispy!  This was dinner Tuesday night and it was met with rave reviews. Just loads of goodness here: carrots, cabbage, quinoa, cilantro, red pepper, and green onion. There is definitely an Asian flavor profile to this meal and the creamy almond butter dressing with a hint of ginger is…

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Chocolate Almond Freezer Fudge (absurdly delicious)

Chocolate craving anyone? If you didn’t have one, you sure will by the end of this post. Today, I have a chocolate treat that you can enjoy 100% guilt-free. This fudge is guaranteed to satisfy even the fiercest sweet tooth without overloading the body with refined sugar. It is not only naturally sweetened, but it is also…

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Tropical Green Smoothie (a personal favorite)

Half the country is enjoying the start of spring and the other half (ahem) is simply dreaming about it. But either way, our food is about to lighten up and I’m ready for it! Fresh spring greens are beautiful, tasty, and chock full of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Even better… they are immune-boosting, super…

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Lemon Bars (raw + vegan)

There is hardly a more fitting dessert for spring than lemon bars. Add in that it’s raw, vegan and healthy, and you’ve got yourself a winner! Both tart and tasty, these melt-in-your-mouth bars can be prepared in less than ten minutes with ingredients you likely already have in your home. They are the perfect pick-me-up for an…

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Fig + Olive Tapenade (it’s amazing)

anyone who knows me knows that I love to entertain. If we’re friends, you’re invited to my house. Sometimes my get togethers are planned and other times they are completely impromptu. Either way, a quick appetizer is always a necessity. simple is king. Here’s the thing that sets this appetizer apart: in addition to all…

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Spring Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Spinach and Mint

The most welcomed of seasons needs no introduction from me. Yes! It is finally time to start being able to purchase produce and have it taste like nature intended. The flavors of spring are so amazing, but are unfortunately, also quick to pass. So, take full advantage and celebrate while they are available. This seasonal…

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