Easy Anti-Inflammatory Juice Orange carrot ginger turmeric juice is on heavy rotation in my house. Why? Let’s talk turmeric. First of all, yes, it does have that pesky, nearly silent ‘r’ that I consciously have to remember to add. But I’ll deal with it because everything else about this superfood spice makes it super cool. [...]
Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie This week at the farmer’s market, among the early Autumn produce, I spotted them: a stack of perfectly golden, perfectly packaged, and perfectly indulgent apple pies. Just like that, the craving for the comforting warmth of apple cinnamon took over. I could have easily snagged one and satisfied the urge, but [...]
Healthy Grazing Boards For Entertaining Healthy grazing boards are all the rage for entertaining, from elegant charcuterie and cheese to fresh crisp vegetables with dips and spreads. It’s an opportunity to create a beautiful, edible work of art to wow your guests among other hors d’oeuvres or as a light segue into a meal. Want [...]
A Smashing Roasted Potato Side Dish Move over mashed potatoes! My smashed oven roasted potatoes with rosemary are gorgeous in a serving dish and make me feel all the gratitude feels when they mix with drips of my favorite gravy. Accented with onions and aromatic rosemary, these crispy, creamy potatoes bring all the Thanksgiving flavor [...]
Green Beans Are SO over casserole Put down your recipes for green bean casserole, and come with me over to the lighter side of a Thanksgiving classic with this elegant roasted green bean side dish. I’m not calling green bean casserole “the dark side” because my grandmother might be offended. But I will say, my [...]
Showstopper Roasted Carrots These 3-ingredient whole roasted carrots are the easiest of easy. Because of their sugar content, roasting carrots results in a caramelized, crunchy outer layer with a pillowy creamy center. All they need is a pinch of salt and a bit of coconut oil to bring out their natural, vibrant flavor. There are [...]
Dessert Alert: Heart Healthy Chocolate Love In our house, we do our best to celebrate love every day. Every morning, my husband hops out of bed, then brews and serves me morning coffee before my feet even hit the floor. After almost 2 decades of marriage, this simple gesture makes me swoon with adoration and [...]
Carrot Cake Smoothie Packed with a few servings of fruit, a serving of fiber-full vegetables, delicious oat milk carbohydrates, as well as protein and healthy fat from cashews and pecans, this thick creamy carrot cake smoothie is a delicious, well rounded meal in a glass. The Blender Girl whipped up this sweet treat for us [...]
Start 2020 With Veganuary Veganuary is UK nonprofit that encourages people to try a plant-based diet for the month of January and continue it throughout the year. With a supportive community, a few delicious vegan breakfast recipes and a vegan meal plan that takes the guesswork out of dinner, Veganuary can be a fun adventure. [...]
Chai Spice Superfood Smoothie After a week of heavy holiday dinners, the hustle and bustle that leads to poor food choices, and lets face it — the stress of the holidays, I’m feeling sluggish, bogged down and highly in need of my daily green smoothie. Smoothies aren’t just for warm weather months. Adding seasonal spices [...]
