Fresh Pesto at Home You know that tiny basil plant that started in Spring with about 4 leaves? That one you potted, watered and didn’t expect much from? If you’re like me and, in three short months, it’s miraculously become an overgrown shrub full of delicious, aromatic leaves, it’s time to make homemade pesto! My [...]
Fresh Fruit Summer Mocktails You know what I see a lot of at summertime parties? Carefully thought out cocktails for adults like spicy margaritas and coconut mojitos (I’ll have one of those, thanks!). And when it comes to the kids, there’s a cooler full of sugary sodas and “fruit” juices. I love to throw a [...]
Quick Granola Parfait ‘Parfait’ is a French word that translates to ‘perfect’ in English — so whoever decided to call layers of tangy Greek yogurt, crunchy, sweet granola, and fresh fruit a ‘parfait’ is a genius in my book. Because it’s literally perfect. These granola and yogurt parfaits pack a nutritious balance of protein and [...]
Make Your Own Waffle Mix These easy meal prep waffles keep my house-hold from sliding off the rails. Breakfast (or lack there-of) can make or break our day. We all know the tried and true saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” What I’ve learned about that over the years is it’s [...]
Gratitude Granola I call this gratitude granola. Not only because it always gives me a sense of joy when I make a batch but because it’s the gift by which I say “Thank you!” Homemade granola is rather simple to make and gives so much flexibility in choosing ingredients you love. I make mine with [...]
Say Cheers to Mom with a Mother’s Day Cocktail Being a mom isn’t easy. In a world where moms are working to provide, to set an example, and to nurture their families, Mother’s Day is a well-deserved day to relax and feel celebrated. That’s where you come in. Shake up one of these luxurious Spring [...]
Meal Prep Mason Jar Salads If you have an extra 10 minutes this weekend, spend it on your meal prep. I don’t know about you, but taking the daily “what’s for lunch” or “what’s for dinner” question out of the equation makes my life less stressful, more healthy, and happier. My whole mission in founding [...]
Delicious Homemade Chicken Broth Chicken broth is one of the pantry staples that the entire concept of The Fresh 20 was built around, because it’s a cornerstone of countless recipes, and not just for soups! In my kitchen, we use this silky, flavorful broth instead of water to cook one big batch of rice for [...]
Best Avocado Toast You know those Saturday mornings when you just need to stay in your pajamas well into the afternoon and treat yourself? Or the one when you’re hosting a get-together and you really want want to serve something fancy, but not fussy? Smoked Salmon Avocado toast is that simple yet luxurious dish that [...]
Hearty Vegan Salad Feasting on this salad is like eating a rainbow. It’s fresh, colorful, and has so many flavors that all work together to make it beautiful. I can’t think of a better recipe to showcase the abundant produce of Spring. This vegan salad is a crowd-pleaser for herbivores and omnivores alike, and it [...]
