Posts Tagged ‘summer’
Herbed Buckwheat with Avocado, Greens & Lemon
I’ve been eating a lot of quick meals lately. Since spring has arrived, it’s been much more enticing to spend time outside so I’ve been doing a good job cleaning out the pantry and using what is left in the fridge. This salad with buckwheat, herbs, avocados and fresh bright lemon satisfies those demands and…
Read MoreIsraeli Salad with Quinoa & Lemon
Quinoa salads abound these days, and it’s no surprise why. While this recipe is a great everyday meal option, it’s also a savvy choice for casual entertaining, since you can chop your veggies and cook your quinoa a day in advance. All you’ll have to do come party time is throw everything together in a…
Read MoreCold Sesame Peanut Zoodles
This, friends, is a ridiculously delicious and insanely nutritious bowl of “pasta.” As you may have noticed, I’m really into my spiralizer right now and I can’t get enough of zucchini noodles. They’re a lighter, low-carb version of traditional pasta, and I love that they play well with just about any sauce. In this case,…
Read MoreCilantro Lime Rice with Smokey Black Beans & Avocado Crema
I think you’re going to go nuts over this ridiculously nutritious bowl. First, there’s the fluffy cilantro lime rice with all its glorious qualities. Next, we’ve got fiber packed black beans, simmered with just the right amount of smoked paprika and chipotle. Then comes the creamy, delicious lime studded avocado crema which is the key…
Read MoreBlack Bean, Corn, Sweet Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers
Salsa + chips + guacamole complete me. I have an obsession with Southwestern food and flavors. I love the flavor profiles of these foods so much that nearly every dish I create uses cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, and involves a hefty amount of avocado. Definitely no apologies there. With minimal effort, you can be pulling piping hot…
Read MoreBreakfast Banana Splits
This breakfast may have more nutrients, vitamins & minerals than your multi-vitamin. I would happily devour a banana with almond butter on its own, but the toppings are what make this so irresistible. I went to town on this banana split by adding fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, as well as ground flax seed, toasted…
Read MoreMoroccan Chickpea Carrot Salad with Pistachios
There are a few reasons I love adore this carrot salad. First, it’s absolutely delicious. The tart lime dressing, spiced by cumin & turmeric, takes a plain carrot salad and turns it into a dish worth getting excited about. The dates are sweet, the pistachios are salty. The whole package is an amazing combination. Forget…
Read MoreZucchini Brownies
I think it is high time I share this recipe with you. These brownies are downright delightful. Super moist, fudgey, and soooo chocolatey. Paired with fresh raspberries it just may be the best dessert ever. Simple, yet decadent. These brownies are the best way to use up zucchini from your garden and I promise you…
Read MoreBlueberry Pie Smoothie
This recipe is for anyone who believes in having their pie and eating it too, well in this case drinking it. I love it when I stumble upon the most delicious smoothie! I think I could drink this delightful concoction exclusively for the rest of my life and be perfectly content. That’s saying a lot…
Read MoreBerry Crisp (Gluten-free & Vegan)
Layers of plump and juicy berries covered with a crumbly topping and baked to perfection (sigh…) This is my new favorite summer dessert because it tastes incredible, it’s not overly sweet (a perfect balance of sweet and sour) and it is so easy to prepare! You’ll impress your family and friends and they’ll think you spent…
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