Easy Vegan Roasted Vegetable Salad This easy vegan dinner is packed with vegetables, protein and healthy carbohydrates. It’s warm and satisfying, and so delicious. A good choice for entertaining friends. Can be used as the main meal with a green salad or a side dish. The nutty and aromatic cumin is balanced by creamy white [...]
Easy Vegan Soup and Salad Before exploring vegan recipes years ago, I had this image in my head of textured vegetable protein and dishes full of complex ingredients that are processed to try to mimic the taste of meat. Don’t get me wrong, there are some really amazing plant-based products out there these days that [...]
Easy Homemade Onion Powder Julia Child once said, “It’s hard to imagine a civilization without onions.” And while they may seem insignificant, onions are one of the most important building blocks of any savory recipe, likely just as important as a dash of salt. Yellow onions in particular have the strongest flavor of any onion, [...]
Best Vegan Bolognese Pasta night will always be dinnertime comfort at our house. This meat-free alternative to traditional bolognese is a plant based recipe win! Plus, I’ve noticed over the past few years that there’s a soaring amount of sodium in store-bought sauce, and a major increase in sugar so I’m sticking to homemade pasta [...]
Healthy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie This rich chocolate banana and peanut butter smoothie makes the best after school snack. A good calorie boost for growing kids and they will thank you for making them a treat. I like to have one post workout to refuel nutrients. It even works as a quick breakfast [...]
Guilt-Free Game Day Chicken Wings You don’t have to give up your game day favorites! These wings win over die hard fans every time and with no butter or frying! Buffalo Chicken Wings for a Crowd Using the Instant Pot to cook these wings is the secret, because the pressure inside the cooker infuses the [...]
Mediterranean Dip Recipe for Entertaining Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and that means cheesy dips, fried appetizers and a lot of cheering at the TV. I always rely on the simple practice of bringing a few healthy dishes to the party I know I can enjoy after I indulge in a few bites of [...]
Paleo Pancakes for a Crowd Hosting brunch has become one of my favorite ways to entertain. There’s a completely different vibe and energy in the house when friends and family stream through the door early in the day. It feels celebratory to enjoy the morning together, even when it’s just a normal Saturday. Break out [...]
Lebanese Potatoes Side Dish It’s early December, and we’re in smack in the middle of potluck season. Cheesy and creamy dips, chocolatey desserts and all the meatballs can be so tempting, but they don’t have to be off limits. A little bit of moderation and one dish you can rely on for healthy satisfaction can [...]
Best Salmon Recipe We’ve all been there: that moment when you tell your kids fish is on the menu for dinner, and the struggle that ensues when their aversion results in moans, groans and even tears. Knowing the important health benefits of a diet rich in Omege-3 fatty acids inspired me to come up with [...]
