Perfect Meal Prep Roasted Veggies Roasted vegetables are one of my very favorite things — not just my favorite way to cook veggies — but one of my very favorite dishes in general. The caramelized tips and edges that add a hint of sweetness along with the soft crunch enhance the fresh flavors and transform [...]
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 [...]
‘Better Than Grandma’s’ Scratch Biscuits This is my never-fail recipe for homemade biscuits and I’d be willing to bet you have everything you need to make them in your pantry right now. Buttery, soft and delicious, they’re a dreamy breakfast topped with jam, a perfect compliment to a winter soup at lunch, or swizzled through [...]
5 Favorite Vegan Dinners November 1st is World Vegan Day, which kicks off the beginning of a month long celebration of the plant-based lifestyle, from food to products and sustainability initiatives. The number one request I received for The Fresh 20, starting about 2017, was for a vegan meal plan. Our resident chef and I [...]
Morning Smoothies for Health Smoothies are an easy, healthy, and satisfying breakfast that can provide a jump start on your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. They also kick your metabolism into gear and give you much-needed energy boost. Ever since my friendship began with Tess, The Blender Girl, she’s taught me at least 100 [...]
8 Vegetable Stir Fry Have you ever had one of those days when your body is just begging you for some veggies? Maybe you’ve been struggling to get the full 2.5 cups of vegetables in your diet for a few days and you need to catch up. Or maybe you enjoy a plant-based diet and [...]
Standout Carrot Slaw Carrot slaw is underrated. Crunchy, tangy, sweet AND full of fiber and nutrients, this side dish has it all. I keep a handful of “keeper” recipes on hand for picnics, potlucks, barbecues and of all of them, everyone asks for this recipe. Mayo-based fresh salads are a dime a dozen, which makes [...]
Easy Overnight Oats We’re an oatmeal-loving family, but it wasn’t always that way for my kids. As a parent who understands, and frankly needs the benefits of this super-food, I set out on a mission to develop a few kid-approved oatmeal recipes. On weekends, we go all out with an oatmeal toppings bar. Weekdays are [...]
Homemade Barbecue Sauce There are just 4 weeks left of summer, and I’m not ready to say hello to Fall. I know many of you might already be dreaming of cooler temperatures and pumpkin-everything, but I’m over here savoring the last few weeks of summer fun and getting my menu together for an epic Labor [...]
