Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme is the perfect summer side dish, scented with fresh herbs. I love no-fuss Summer grilling because it keeps the kitchen cool and there’s virtually no clean-up involved. Both proteins and vegetables can be grilled at the same time too, so there’s no need to turn on the stove or…
Healthy Vegan Recipes
Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing Recipe
This Green Bean Tomato Salad with Maple Basil Dressing makes the most of summer green beans and tomatoes. Each week, I visit our local farmer’s market and pick up as much fresh produce as I can use for that week. I always buy tomatoes (because I am somewhat obsessed with summer tomatoes) and lately, I’ve been picking up…
Kale Mint Basil Pesto Recipe
This Kale Mint Basil Pesto is a great way to enjoy summer kale and fresh herbs at their peak. Toss it with pasta, add it to potato salad, spread it on sandwiches or pizza. It’s that time of year when I make fresh pesto using kale from the farmer’s market and other herbs. Over the…
Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Recipe
This Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The key is to use the freshest tomatoes and best extra virgin olive oil you can find. Our family just got back from an incredible family vacation on the island of St. Martin…
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery Recipe
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery is a deliciously easy way to prepare this healthy vegetable. I’m always looking for new ways to get my boys to eat leafy green vegetables. Out of all the vegetables, I’ve found leafy green veggies to be the hardest sell. Over the years, I’ve turned kale into pesto,…
Copycat Mrs Green’s Hail To The Kale Salad Recipe
This copycat version of Mrs Green’s Hail To The Kale Salad is additively good – you’ll want to make a big batch and eat it for lunch throughout the week. A while back, I went to a church retreat called We Want More that was packed into a little over a day. It was an intense session…
Cashew Miso Kale Chips Recipe
These Cashew Miso Kale Chips are packed with umami flavors and make a healthy snack. I remember the first time I tried kale chips. One of our friend’s sons was on a raw food diet and made kale chips in a dehydrator on a regular basis. They were addicting and no one could eat just…
Edamame Miso Avocado Hummus Recipe
This Edamame Miso Avocado Hummus is packed with protein and makes a healthy snack. Serve with veggies or as a spread on whole grain crackers or nori. As the end of the school year approaches, I feel like the day flies by and there is so much to get done. So, there are days when…
Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas Recipe
This Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Fragrant with whole spices, including cardamon, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds, this side dish is deliciously healthy. A number of years ago, I took a few Indian cooking classes from a local woman. She was a fabulous home cook who…
Sugar-Free Low-Carb Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Sugar-Free Low-Carb Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse is secretly healthy, the perfect treat for chocolate lovers. Valentine’s Day is this Saturday and I’ve got the perfect chocolate dessert for your loved one that is healthy and sugar-free too! After all, what’s Valentine’s Day without some chocolate. This recipe for Sugar-Free Low-Carb Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse comes from my friend…
Orange Pomegranate Salad with Fennel Pollen and Toasted Quinoa
Orange Pomegranate Salad with Fennel Pollen and Toasted Quinoa is full of bright colors and flavors. Toasted quinoa adds a little nuttiness and crunch to this juicy salad. Winter’s a tough time for fresh fruit, but there is always a plethora of oranges in all varieties. My parents always send me a box of Florida Honeybell Tangelo Oranges…
Kale Guacamole Recipe
Kale Guacamole is the perfect way to sneak in some healthy dark leafy greens. Recently, I sampled some kale guacamole at a local market and was surprised by how much I liked it. I’m a big fan of kale but I have to admit I was skeptical about mixing kale in with guacamole. The key…
Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds
This Triple Berry Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl with Almonds and Chia Seeds is the perfect healthy way to start off your day – it’s packed with protein, fiber and antioxidants. Sponsored by Silk. Lately, it’s been so cold that I’ve been craving a hot breakfast. However, I’ve also been trying to get back in the mode…
Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili Recipe
Enjoy this healthy hearty Three Bean Butternut Squash Vegetarian Chili – it’s satisfyingly delicious! 285 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. With the holidays behind us, many of us are trying to get back on track with a healthy, lighter diet. Since we’re in the thick of winter, we still crave heavier stick-to-your-ribs meals that are…
Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad Recipe
This Roasted Butternut Squash Fig Pomegranate Whole Grain Salad is a stunning addition to any holiday menu. Recently, I finished an 11-week Bible study with an amazing group of ladies. I really enjoy doing Bible studies because it forces me to sit still and reflect on my life and check myself to see if I…
Chestnut Praline Latte (Dairy-Free/Vegan)
Cozy up to a mug of this Chestnut Praline Latte, a healthier and dairy-free version of Starbuck’s latest holiday latte, made with real chestnuts and pecans. Have you tried the newest Starbuck’s Chestnut Praline Latte? Recently, I saw an article that said this latest drink does not actually contain any chestnuts or nuts in it….
Homemade Ghost Chile Carrot Hot Sauce Recipe
If you like hot sauce, you’ve got to try this fragrant super spicy Ghost Chile Carrot Hot Sauce. Sweet carrots help to tame the heat. A few years ago, I made some ghost chili hot sauce that was incredibly good – extremely spicy hot and so fragrant. Ghost chiles (naga jolokia red variety) are known to…
Guasacaca Avocado “Green” Sauce Recipe
You’re going to want to slather this Guasacaca Avocado “Green” Sauce on tacos, quesadillas, and stuffed arepas. Have you ever eaten at a Venezuelan restaurant where they have bottles of “secret sauce” on the table? Well, what might appear to a secret to many of us, is just a common condiment to the Venezuelan people….
Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad with Apple Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing
This Roasted Butternut Squash Beet Cranberry Salad with Apple Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing is a wonderful Fall salad and perfect for holiday entertaining. This Fall, I signed myself up for an 11-week Bible study, which I’ve found is the best way to keep myself on track and disciplined in my study of the Bible. Yes,…
Super Vegetable Blend-In Sauce Recipe
This Super Vegetable Blend-In Sauce is a great way to sneak in extra vegetables into your family’s meals. Stir into chili, pasta sauce, stews, and meatloaf mix for an added boost of goodness. I have to say I hesitated before posting this recipe simply because this is not the most attractive sauce to photograph. In…
Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
This Roasted Garlic Tomato Pasta Sauce is extra flavorful. Use in place of regular tomato sauce for pasta dishes, pizza, chicken parmesan and more. This past weekend, all three of my college-age boys came home. It was so great to see all four of my boys together again – all the noise, laughter, and debating…
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