MEGA nourishing Black-Eyed Pea Salad with powerhouse ingredients such as quinoa and kale, topped with roasted chickpeas for that crunchiness finish and lightly seasoned with a flavorful avocado oil and oregano dressing! Oh hello friends, long time no see… Happy New Year! Are you excited for twenty eighteen? Have you taken the time to setRead More »
Instant Pot Leftover Vegetable Soup
Pull up your sleeves and let’s clean up the fridge! Time to make the ultimate Instant Pot Leftover Vegetable Soup, packed with warming and nourishing winter vegetables! INSTANT POT SUNDAY SERIES – WEEK 8 It’s IPSS week eight and I am as excited as ever! When I first set out to make this family favoriteRead More »
Quinoa Barley Stuffed Squash
This Quinoa Barley Stuffed Squash is a beautifully warm and festive Fall dish topped with pumpkin seeds, pecans and aromatic rosemary. This week the weather has really brought in that gorgeous Fall scenery, with an invitation to pull out the boots and cozy oversized sweater from the closet and take a stroll in town whileRead More »
Low Carb Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna
This Low Carb Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna is a dairy-free ooey-gooey cheesy comforting meal made with only 5-ingredients! As many of you know I have a passion for vegetable gardening. But gardening isn’t all roses and flower petals. It is a lot of hard work and sometimes things don’t quite work out and it takes timeRead More »
12 Delicious & Healthy Mexican Recipes
Need more reasons to love Mexican food? Here are 12 Delicious & Healthy Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo and every day of the year! Mexican food is such a fun way to add pizzazz when life gets too boring. Whenever I feel like indulging in something overwhelmingly delicious and not necessarily innutritious, I reach toRead More »
Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies
Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies (vegetarian, vegan); a delicious combination of flavors and infused oil to make the perfect light, healthy and vibrant vegetable side! Sheet Pan Veggies and I, would like to announce that we are currently in a love/need relationship with no plans to slow down. Hehehe ? So, while this may sound funny to you,Read More »
Vanilla Elderberry Almond Milk
Homemade Vanilla Almond Milk with a hint of elderberry maple. This recipe is a must try! Perfect paired with your morning cereal, oatmeal, for all baking needs or to make your favorite beverages. I am no stranger to making Almond Milk. Wanna know why? Because once you make Almond Milk for the first time, youRead More »
Gummy Bears Multivitamin (Vegan + Gluten-free)
Gummy Bears Multivitamin; this Vegan and Gluten-free recipe for an all-natural flavored gummy multivitamin that are gelatin-free and sugar free. A gentle solution to enhance your family’s health and wellness with very little cost! Some eight years ago when I made the smartest decision of my life and dove back into my roots, leaving behind allRead More »
Garlicky Kale & Mushroom Pasta
Garlicky Kale & Mushroom Spaghetti; pasta nights are always so tasty, even more so when added to your favorite greens and tossed in a flavorful garlicky sauce. Pasta nights are honestly my favorite! At some point I must have been dropped on a ship from Italy to Brazil, because I do not have the rice and beansRead More »
Farmer’s Market Countryside Breakfast
Countryside inspired Farmer’s Market Breakfast; this super healthy low calorie meal is a great choice for those looking to add a lot of nutrition to their morning breakfast in a deliciously warming countryside style! Fall is (basically) here, and I truly hope this excites you. This is a glorious time to enjoy the outdoors, hiking, walking, biking… theRead More »
Roasted Tomato & Mushroom Garlicky Sauce
Roasted Tomato and Cremini Mushroom Sauce; this rustic Paleo (P) and Gluten-free (GF) garlicky chunky sauce can add a whole lot of flavor to any meal. This sauce serves well over pasta, pizza, quinoa, rice or your grain of choice, as well as over vegetables and meat. September can be an overwhelming month for manyRead More »
Chocolate Pistachio Zucchini Donut
Chocolate Pistachio Zucchini Bread (V + GF + DF); make this delicious and healthy donut your new favorite breakfast on the go! Rich, delicious and moist, this recipe is also Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Refined Sugar-Free. I love life. One of the things I love the most about life are the gaps between the lines,Read More »
Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Vegan, Gluten-free (V + GF) Sweet Potato, Kale and Ferro Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette; a delicious and healthy salad for a weeknight meal. How was your week folks? Can you believe it is almost September ? Wow, time goes by so fast! Last Monday I celebrated my Birthday (August 22nd), which actually turned into aRead More »
Nutty Garden Buddha Bowl
This garden inspired Vegan Buddha Bowl is jammed packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber and nutrients from a delicious combination of flavors such as pistachios, yucca root, roasted tomatoes and sautéed collard greens. A truly filling and comforting meal for your everyday life! I know what you might be thinking. This plate looks rather familiar… right?Read More »
Asian Quinoa Salad
I love it when the weather is crazy hot, the sun shines all the way through 8 o’clock and my family and I completely lose our appetite! …NOT!! I still love the weather and long days but fiercely dislike babysitting a hot boiling pan, to put a meal on the table. So, this week IRead More »
Spicy Veggie Burger (Vegan + GF)
This Spicy Veggie Burger is packed with flavors from carefully selected spices such as cumin, paprika and turmeric infused into a delicious puree of sweet potato and chickpeas. Adjust the spiciness to taste and enjoy this mouthwatering veggie burger with your salad of choice, tomato, onion slices and fresh avocado! Summer is finally here!Read More »
15 Healthy Side Dishes on the Grill
Summer would not be complete if it wasn’t for the gratifying sound of sizzling food on a firing hot grill. While I can easily get pumped up whenever I am in my kitchen chopping, tossing and stirring, my level of excitement can surpass any other, if I am to cook on a grill. I think my otherRead More »
Curried Carrot Soup With Toasted Seeds
This vegan and dairy-free carrot soup with curried spices and ginger is so flavorful and fresh! Sprinkle with toasted quinoa and pumpkin seeds for a pop of flavor. Ever since I had my first child I have been in love with carrot soup. A few months after my daughter was born, we took her toRead More »
Best Paleo & Vegan Hummus Recipes
In this week’s post you get not one but FOUR delicious hummus recipes to try. Making your own hummus is simple, easy and tastes EXTRA fresh. Follow along to learn how you can make an amazing hummus from fresh ingredients and delicious flavors that will knock your socks off! These hummus recipes were created with you in mindRead More »
Coconut Blueberry Muffin
These are the best healthy muffins you can ever eat. Made with quality natural ingredients that can provide your body with good nutrition and fulfillment without compromising the taste. Now your morning experience just got a whole lot better with these delicious and quilt-free Coconut Blueberry Muffins. Enjoy! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! PictureRead More »
