I love trying to craft foods that are handheld, great for dipping, and packed with nutrients – even if I have to sneak them in there. These lentil loaf bites are filling, delicious, and really easy to pack into a school lunch or on a hike. Jake and I also snuck some into our dinner…
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Corn on the cob is a Summer staple, but so far here in Los Angeles we haven’t had much of a Summer. It’s been overcast and a little dreary most days, but when I saw organic corn at Whole Foods, I was inspired. I thought of corn chowder, something I use to have growing up….
How often do you munch on a giant bowl of RAW veggies? Probably not that often, don’t worry– neither do I. Don’t get me wrong I love a good salad, but sometimes I’m just not in the mood! But don’t worry my friends, there are many ways to eat RAW that don’t include salads. Why is…
Store this recipe my friends, and USE IT! I make this plant-based protein”main” dish weekly. It takes a relatively “scary” ingredient… TEMPEH… and removes all the rumors. It’s NOT difficult to make, strangely textured, or bland. It is delicious, easy to make and is extremely versatile. Which is why I teamed up with the meal prep…
The combination of flavors in this Naan bread version of a pizza, is out of hand delicious. If you’re looking for a sweet and savory snack or appetizer to bring to a party, this is the real deal. The recipe is easy to make, and doesn’t call for any wild ingredients. The sweet, floral, salty, earthy combination…
Okay, I might have a problem – I’m obsessed with groats. I could eat them morning, noon, and night. Think oatmeal, but like 10x better. Maybe 100x. And so good for you. It sort of defies the odds because nothing this satisfying should be this healthy. Here is the shortlist of buckwheat benefits: Improves Heart…
This amazing “healthy ice-cream” recipe was inspired by PBS’s Daniel Tiger’s neighborhood. Yup, that’s right… a cartoon my friends. My daughter has been obsessed with the thought of making “banana swirl” since she saw it featured in an episode of Daniel Tiger or “Kia-ga” as we like to call him. But, I of course had…
I was in the mood for a plate full of goodness– so I made this! Tons of fresh (RAW) veggies and fruit, it’s sweet/salty/tangy with a hint of heat. It’s simple to make and only takes a few minutes to prep. Confession- I’m really into my mandoline right now- I have been topping off almost…
I LOVE making buckwheat groats for breakfast! Not only do they taste amazing, I know I am packing in amazing nutrition to start my day. This mineral rich Superfood is low on the glycemic index, which means that unlike wheat flour, it’s carbohydrates break down slower– making them a more filling food for a longer…
Anyone who doesn’t like Brussels sprouts– is CRAZY in my book. They are freaking delicious! I can honestly eat the entire batch of these all by myself. But, since I am trying to teach our oldest daughter to share…. I guess I should set a good example. In all honesty, it is difficult to mess up a…