CAESAR SALAD WITH CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING Increasing our fiber intake is a huge part of keeping our appetites, and cravings, in check. Salad is a great way to munch and crunch on satisfying greens, veggies, proteins, and flavor. This Caesar salad with a creamy tahini...
CARAMELIZED ONION QUESADILLAS The caramelized onions take a little bit of time, but they are worth it! Onions are high in fiber, vitamin C, and quercetin, a powerful flavonoid antioxidant, giving quite the nutritional vibes. Leftover turkey is a perfect protein choice...
WARM BARLEY, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND ARUGULA SALAD This warm barley, butternut squash, and arugual salad is a tasty and satisfying dish, filled with greens and whole grain. Add your favorite lean protein and you have a balanced plate in a bowl! You can easily get...
FALL HARVEST PASTA It's been a month of embracing all things plant-based in our household! Once the butternut squash rolls in fresh from the farm, I'm fully embracing the arrival of fall :). I've kept this recipe simple for those busy weeknights, with some quick...
THAI FRYIN’ TOFU NOODLES Tofu is an excellent addition to your plate, whether you are a regular meat eater or not. Tofu contains 10 grams of protein in a 3/4-cup serving, which makes it an awesome plant protein source. Tofu provides you with a boatload of nutrition...
MEDITERRANEAN DIPPING PIE This is a fun, easy, and tasty way to get the happy hour going this summer! This blend of Mediterranean yum and produce is a crunchy and satisfying appetizer. Feel free to get creative with it and make any preferential changes :). Serve with...
WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TAHINI This has been on the must-do cooking list for a while, and it did not disappoint. This Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini is an easy prep work with a fun and delicious result. My daughter created the tahini sauce, a yummy...
THAI CURRY SQUASH SOUP Everyone I speak with lately is busy making soup. Rightfully so with the chilly temps, as well as the delicious flavors a fresh soup can bring to any meal (or be the meal). I lightened this original recipe by cutting out the butter and oil,...
LENTIL STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS As the war in Ukraine weighs heavily on each and every one of us, I wanted to share a traditional dish. This is a vegan dish (and could be a Passover-safe dish, if you eat rice or skip the rice). #prayforukraine 🇺🇦 6 cups water8 cabbage...
GRILLED TOMATO AND HALLOUMI BURSTS This recipe is a delight to prepare on the grill, keeping you engaged and focused throughout. Utilize a grill topper to prevent any tomatoes from slipping through the cracks. While Halloumi cheese is optimal for grilling, swiftly...
SUMMER MÉ·NAGE À TROIS Tomatoes, peaches and corn — the sweetness of summer — all mixed together in one dish. This dish could be served as a side salad, a main dish with some grilled seafood on top, or as an appetizer as a salsa-type dip. No matter how you serve it,...
ROASTED BEET BURGER I saw a picture of a roasted beet toast that looked so delicious, I had to create my own. I decided to make the beet into a roasted beet “burger,” but you could also shred the beet for something fun and messier to eat :). 1 large beet (peeled and...
TRUFFLED ASPARAGUS QUINOA The scent of truffle oil gets the olfactory glands directly in contact with the stomach. There is something so enticing about the essence, I am almost full from just the smell. Almost, but I do still really want to eat at that point :). These...
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PARSNIP SOUP Not everyone gets as excited as I do about cauliflower, and even more likely about parsnips. I challenge you to put any negative thoughts aside and give this warm, deliciousness a try. It takes about an hour overall, between...
LOADED VEGETABLE SOUP Introducing my signature soup, born from the wisdom of my early dietitian mentors and nurtured through years of culinary exploration. This hearty recipe has transformed over time, with ingredients refined and enhanced, now featuring beans for...
BRAISED GREENS AND BEANS All this talk about vibrant greens for iron, vitamin C, calcium and so on, it is hard not to desire to make them every day. This dish is combination of some of my favorites (and hopefully yours as well;), spinach and kale. Throwing in the...
MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL BOWL Ironically, it was not all that long ago that eating vegetarian was viewed as a risky behavior. Today we are well aware of how plant-based foods are healing agents. Whether you douse this salad with extra vinegar or greens, it is filled with...
GINGERED EDAMAME Edamame are quite the star of the legume family. When you consider just a half-cup serving contains 11 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, 2 1/2 grams of heart-healthy fats, along with vitamins c, a, iron and calcium, you wonder, should I be eating...
AMY'S KALE AND CHICKS Kale is that overachieving friend who is just good at e v e r y t h i n g. You know the type :). We discussed (Going Green, 9/6/20) how kale supports your body’s natural ability to produce digestive enzymes, as well as load you up with folate,...
CAYENNE CUCUMBER RAITA There are never too many veggies on the table. Cucumber has that refreshing crunch to it, making it a great side dish, or even the last course of the meal. 4-5 cucumbers2 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat)1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 Tablespoon fresh dill...