Springy Roasted Cabbage Chicken Salad with Dates As we head into spring with longer days, lighter moods, and maybe a little more motivation to freshen up our plates, this Springy Roasted Cabbage Chicken Salad with Dates feels just right. Roasting cabbage transforms it...
Golden Milk Latte with Turmeric & Ginger Some nights call for wine. Others call for something more nourishing, such as this Golden Milk Latte. 🌙☕ If you’ve never tried one, think of it like a cozy weighted blanket in beverage form. It’s creamy, gently sweet, and...
Matcha Chia Pudding with Blueberries & Walnuts While in Miami recently, I finally had my very first matcha latte. I know, a little late to the party, but hey, better fashionably late than never, right? 💁♀️ And now that I’ve added matcha to my repertoire, I’m...
Spicy Spinach and Pasta Soup As spinach is a rich source of fiber, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and small amounts of vitamins E, A, C, K, folate, thiamine, and B vitamins, it is hard to avoid giving it a leading role in most dishes. This tasty soup is no...
Simple Mediterranean Fish Stew This Simple Mediterranean Fish Stew is a delicious mix of rustic and elegant, full of tender white fish, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a splash of olive oil. 🍅🐟 The one-pot simplicity brings the warmth of the Mediterranean straight to...
Slow Cooker Kale and Sausage Soup This Slow Cooker Kale and Sausage Soup is comfort in a bowl - hearty, nourishing, and ridiculously easy to make. 🥣 It’s made with chicken sausage and beans for a protein-packed punch, but you can easily swap in a plant-based sausage...
Palm Springs Date Shake Born in the Coachella Valley date palm groves, planted by Middle Eastern immigrants in the early 1900s, the Palm Springs Date Shake became a creamy California icon. These shakes were (and still are!) dreamy, caramel-sweet treats made from fresh...
Lentil Walnut Stuffed Peppers Turn dinner into a plant-powered celebration with these Lentil Walnut Stuffed Peppers 🌶️💚. They’re hearty, colorful, and bursting with flavor, making them fabulous for entertaining or adding some sparkle to your weeknight menu....
Nutty and Sweet Brussels Sprout Salad Who says Brussels sprouts can’t shine outside the roasting pan? This Sweet and Nutty Brussels Sprout Salad is proof that these tiny green gems deserve the spotlight. Shaved thin and tossed with juicy pears, ruby-red pomegranate...
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing This is the kind of salad that bridges the seasons for me, still fresh and light enough for warmer days, but with all the cozy fall flavors sneaking in.🍂 Roasted butternut squash, hearty quinoa, and a maple...
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant From Italy to Croatia, I could not get enough eggplant. 🍆 Thankfully, this Mediterranean staple shows up at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so it was never an issue 😉. Roasted to tender perfection with olive oil and herbs, eggplant takes...
Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites Need a quick bite that feels like dessert but fuels like breakfast? 🍒🍫 These Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites could be your go-to summer snack. They are easy to make, easy to grab, and loaded with flavor. They’re the perfect bite-sized combo...
Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint Agreed, watermelon and quinoa might sound like an odd combination, but don’t "meh” it ‘til you try it. 🍉✨ This Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint is the kind of unexpected combo that just works....
Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing Summer’s calling and it’s crunch time! ☀️🥗 If you're craving something cool, crisp, and totally satisfying, this Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing is about to be your new go-to. Loaded with refreshing...
Summertime Arugula Salad with Berries This Summertime Arugula Salad with Berries is the side dish I didn’t know I needed, until I finally figured out how to stop overcomplicating dinner. 🙃 When the main dish is a little more involved, this salad keeps things light,...
Quinoa Yogurt Parfait Looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast (or lunch) you can actually look forward to? Meet your new favorite: the Quinoa Yogurt Parfait. 🥄✨ It’s perfect for meal prepping your mornings—or mid-day meals—for the whole week. With layers of...
Coffee Buzz Smoothie With the benefits of coffee (see my blog!) and the staying power of over 30 grams of protein, this Coffee Buzz Smoothie is your go-to for an energizing breakfast or mid-day snack. Menopause fatigue, I got you. Ironically, this was also the first...
Tropical Green Smoothie Ready to add something fresh, filling, and fiber-packed to your day? This Tropical Green Smoothie blends the creaminess of avocado with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and banana — plus a sneaky serving of greens and a healthy boost from...
Going Bananas Bread This Going Bananas Bread has been my signature “dish” for years — and with good reason! Whether I’m serving it to guests for the first time or sharing it at a health event, it always disappears fast (with plenty of requests for the recipe!). It’s...
Lemony Spinach Zucchini Sauté Looking for a quick way to add more veggies (and nutrients!) to your plate? This Lemony Spinach Zucchini Sauté is fresh, bright, and comes together in minutes, making it the perfect go-to side dish or easy base for a meal. Spinach is...