Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger...

In addition to salad, this dressing can be used for...

Scallop Ceviche

Scallop Ceviche

A ceviche is a seafood salad that has been marinated...

Charred Corn and Black Bean Tostadas

Charred Corn and Black Bean...

And now for something a little different. These are a...

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions

Magic ingredient here.  Some people say cheese makes everything better. ...

Frizzled Onions

Frizzled Onions

Ok, let’s be real, as much as I ADORE these...

Pulled Chicken Sliders with Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Frizzled Onions and Gouda

Pulled Chicken Sliders with Honey...

This slider was inspired by my favorite burger at a...

Berries with Sweet Cashew Cream

Berries with Sweet Cashew Cream

Trying to avoid dairy?  Or just want to try something...

Mango Chicken Salad

Mango Chicken Salad

Simple, quick and light.  Throw it together with freshly grilled...

Super Simple Cauliflower Soup

Super Simple Cauliflower Soup

This soup is surprisingly flavorful considering it is made with...

White Minestrone with Parsley Pesto

White Minestrone with Parsley Pesto

Any kind of white bean will do – Great Northern...

Parsley Pesto

Parsley Pesto

Substitute spinach or other leafy green for parsley, or make...

Dark Chocolate Mint Butter Cups

Dark Chocolate Mint Butter Cups

Dark Chocolate + Mint.  Need I say more?  These mint...

Fish en Papillote (Fish in parchment paper)

Fish en Papillote (Fish in...

The name may sound complicated, but it’s really simple: fish...

Soba Noodles with a Sweet Ginger Scallion Sauce

Soba Noodles with a Sweet...

Definite crowd pleaser. A few words on the soba noodles,...

Frutti di Mare

Frutti di Mare

Frutti di Mare is a traditional Christmas Eve dish, but...

Dairy Free Risotto (Instant Pot)

Dairy Free Risotto (Instant Pot)

Risotto can be made in an Instant Pot in much...

Dairy Free Risotto (Stove Top)

Dairy Free Risotto (Stove Top)

Risottos require your constant attention to work because the continual...

Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

I created this Creamy Pumpkin Sauce for my Dairy Free...

Slightly Spicy Roasted Pepitas

Slightly Spicy Roasted Pepitas

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are nutty tasting, crunchy,...

Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentils

Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentils

A quickly grilled salmon filet would be a great match...

Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

Nuts can be prepared way in advance (up to 1...

Arugula, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash & Candied Pecans

Arugula, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut...

Salads have a cooling effect on our bodies.  During cooler...

Turmeric Chai Latte

Turmeric Chai Latte

My cool weather morning beverage.  It’s energizing, warming, anti-inflammatory and...

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

A deceptively easy, soul-warming soup for the cool weather.  ...

Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

When cherry tomatoes are pouring out of my garden, I...

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

This is a cool refreshing salad for a hot summer...

Coconut Berry Smoothie Bowl

Coconut Berry Smoothie Bowl

This smoothie bowl creation came about on a very hot...

Soba Noodles with Sweet Ginger Scallion Sauce

Soba Noodles with Sweet Ginger...

These noodles are a great pick for summer picnics, the...

Flounder  with a Dijon Thyme Sauce

Flounder with a Dijon...

This is  one of my favorite back pocket recipes.  I...

Easy No Mayo Cole Slaw

Easy No Mayo Cole Slaw

This tangy, sweet, vinegar-based Cole Slaw is the perfect addition...

French Potato Salad

French Potato Salad

This dish is way more flavorful than your traditional mayonnaise-based...

Quinoa with a Balsamic Rosemary Dijon Sauce

Quinoa with a Balsamic Rosemary...

This is one of the very first healthy recipes I...

Tom Kha Gai Soup (Hot & Sour Soup)

Tom Kha Gai Soup (Hot...

This classic Thai soup is a complete meal in one...

Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wrap

Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wrap

These scrumptious, easy-to-make wraps are a healthier alternative to the...

Red Lentil Stew

Red Lentil Stew

This is one of those recipes that isn’t nearly as...

Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties with Savory Herb Drizzle

Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties with...

adapted from a House in the Hills blog Sweet and...

Roasted Fennel with Tomato and Thyme

Roasted Fennel with Tomato and...

If you’re Italian, you probably remember fennel as the crunchy,...

Guilt-Free (Get-Up-and-Go) Chocolate Smoothie

Guilt-Free (Get-Up-and-Go) Chocolate Smoothie

This is an energizing smoothie packed with fiber and antioxidants....

Smashed Root Roast

Smashed Root Roast

If you’re avoiding or reducing grains, this dish will be...

Pink Lady Juice

Pink Lady Juice

A refreshing and lovely-to-look-at juice!

Spicy Roasted Pepitas

Spicy Roasted Pepitas

Giving up salty, crunchy snack foods is one of the hardest parts...

Oven-Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus

Oven-Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus

Here’s a great meal for asparagus season! Prep, cooking and clean-up times...

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

This recipe is a long-time favorite! It’s comfort food of...

Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce

Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce

Sort of like guacamole with a smokey twist.  Chipotle peppers...

Turkey Sliders with Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce

Turkey Sliders with Chipotle Lime...

These sliders have a surprising ingredient that makes them super...

Kung Pao Chickpeas

Kung Pao Chickpeas

A couple times each month, a vegetarian client and myself...

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato & Shallot Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato &...

Zucchini noodles, aka Zoodles or Zucchetti, are an alternative to...

Vegetable Frittata

Vegetable Frittata

The beauty of a frittata is that is a high...

Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup

Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup

Switch up the roasted veggies as you’d like. Use just...

Yellow Split Pea & Kale Soup

Yellow Split Pea & Kale...

The tomatoes, balsamic, sausage (or shrooms), basil and cumin take...

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Coconut & Frizzled Shallots

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Toasted...

Cheese pumpkin, buttercup squash, kabocha, sugar pumpkin, kuri pumpkin or...

Italian Chickpea Salad in a Jar

Italian Chickpea Salad in a...

Beautiful grab and go salad! Make 5 at a time...

Fennel, Pomegranate & Granny Smith Salad

Fennel, Pomegranate & Granny Smith...

Before this dish, I thought I did not like raw...

Fall-Off-the-Bone Slow Cooker Chicken

Fall-Off-the-Bone Slow Cooker Chicken

This is one of the best, and easiest, ways to...

Finger Lickin' Roast Chicken

Finger Lickin’ Roast Chicken

Throw this together quickly and easily. It can marinate for...

Honey-Kissed Coconut Almond Bars

Honey-Kissed Coconut Almond Bars

Here’s a tasty treat, you can feel good about snacking...

Chewy Chocolate Freezer Fudge

Chewy Chocolate Freezer Fudge

Described as tasting like a healthy tootsie roll, this 10-minute...

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus

Cut down prep time by buying pre-cooked beets. Serve with...

Farinata aka Garbanzo Bean Flatbread

Farinata aka Garbanzo Bean Flatbread

I learned how to make this crispy, nutty gluten-free flat...

Lentils, Asparagus & Roasted Potatoes in Dijon Sauce

Lentils, Asparagus & Roasted Potatoes...

I think a piece of salmon or a baked chicken...

Cauliflower Mash aka Faux Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Mash aka Faux Mashed...

Healthful comfort food to the rescue! You will not make...

Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash

Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash

I’m all for winter squash flavored with cinnamon and sweetness...

Immune Boosting Tonic

Immune Boosting Tonic

This tonic is an effective remedy for warding off colds...

Rehydrator Smoothie

Rehydrator Smoothie

I am the kind of person who overheats easily and...

Pickled Dilly Beans

Pickled Dilly Beans

Green beans are transformed into tangy, crunchy, flavorful snacks or...

Flavor Bomb Three Bean Salad

Flavor Bomb Three Bean Salad

This is NOT your grandmother’s three bean salad. Far from...

Chilled Beet Borscht

Chilled Beet Borscht

This is a Barefoot Contessa recipe that I adapted. It...

Egg Tartine with Pea Avocado Hummus & Pickled Onion

Egg Tartine with Pea Avocado...

A twist on traditional hummus, this recipe uses sweet peas...

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato & Shallot Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato &...

Zucchini noodles, aka Zoodles or Zucchetti, are an alternative to...

Sun Tea

Sun Tea

Making sun tea is fun and easy. Caffeine-free herbal teas...

Shaved Summer Squash with Arugula, Pecorino and Almonds

Shaved Summer Squash with Arugula,...

When shaved thinly, vegetables that you might not normally enjoy...

Cherry Almond Quinoa

Cherry Almond Quinoa

Ok, here it is, one of the tastiest quinoa recipes...

Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce

Keeping a good jar of homemade pesto around can make...

Pea Avocado Hummus

Pea Avocado Hummus

A twist on traditional hummus, this recipe uses peas instead...

Guilt Free Chocolate Pudding

Guilt Free Chocolate Pudding

An all-time client favorite, this rich, creamy dessert is jam...

Eat Your Greens Smoothie

Eat Your Greens Smoothie

My dear friend Holly taught me this recipe many years...

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles

Doesn’t get much better than this – a nutrient dense,...

Beet Salad with Dill and Lemon

Beet Salad with Dill and...

When it comes to making beet converts of nonbelievers, I...

Homemade Hemp Milk

Homemade Hemp Milk

Making your own hemp milk is easier and less expensive...

Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables

Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Winter...

Slow-simmered winter stew is a meal that will warm your...

Dry-Brined Roast Chicken

Dry-Brined Roast Chicken

WARNING: After you eat chicken that has been dry-brined, it...

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Clusters

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Clusters

The flavors and textures are pretty amazing together. AND they’re...

Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Cake

This decadent, nutrient-dense chocolate cake happens to be grain, dairy...

Coconut Mango Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

Coconut Mango Chia Seed Breakfast...

This creamy pudding is packed with fiber and nutrients. And...

Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Dark Chocolate Pistachio Clusters with Flaked Sea Salt Zuppa Toscana (Instant Pot) Zuppa Toscana (Slow Cooker) Scallop Ceviche Charred Corn and Black Bean Tostadas Pickled Red Onions Frizzled Onions Pulled Chicken Sliders with Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Frizzled Onions and Gouda Berries with Sweet Cashew Cream Zucchini and Tomato Towers with Macadamia Ricotta & Basil-Pistachio Pesto Mango Chicken Salad Berry Antioxidant Acai Smoothie Southern Black Skillet Cornbread African Peanut Stew Super Simple Cauliflower Soup White Minestrone with Parsley Pesto Parsley Pesto Fish Cakes Dark Chocolate Mint Butter Cups Fish en Papillote (Fish in parchment paper) Soba Noodles with a Sweet Ginger Scallion Sauce Frutti di Mare Dairy Free Risotto (Instant Pot) Dairy Free Risotto (Stove Top) Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Slightly Spicy Roasted Pepitas Roasted Butternut Squash and Lentils Candied Pecans Arugula, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash & Candied Pecans Turmeric Chai Latte Roasted Cauliflower Soup Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette Black Bean & Roasted Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime Grilled Greens Beans with Basil Lemon Dressing Roasted Corn, Zucchini & Tomato Salad Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad Coconut Berry Smoothie Bowl Soba Noodles with Sweet Ginger Scallion Sauce Flounder  with a Dijon Thyme Sauce Easy No Mayo Cole Slaw French Potato Salad Quinoa with a Balsamic Rosemary Dijon Sauce Tom Kha Gai Soup (Hot & Sour Soup) Chicken Avocado Lettuce Wrap Red Lentil Stew Savory Herb Drizzle Sweet Potato Quinoa Patties with Savory Herb Drizzle Roasted Fennel with Tomato and Thyme Guilt-Free (Get-Up-and-Go) Chocolate Smoothie Basic Vegetable Broth Smashed Root Roast Pink Lady Juice Spicy Roasted Pepitas Oven-Roasted Shrimp & Asparagus Butternut Squash Soup Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce Turkey Sliders with Chipotle Lime Avocado Sauce Kung Pao Chickpeas Zucchini Noodles with Tomato & Shallot Sauce Vegetable Frittata Yellow Split Pea Soup With Chard and Dill Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup Yellow Split Pea & Kale Soup Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Coconut & Frizzled Shallots Italian Chickpea Salad in a Jar Fennel, Pomegranate & Granny Smith Salad Fall-Off-the-Bone Slow Cooker Chicken Finger Lickin' Roast Chicken Honey-Kissed Coconut Almond Bars Chewy Chocolate Freezer Fudge Roasted Beet Hummus Farinata aka Garbanzo Bean Flatbread Lentils, Asparagus & Roasted Potatoes in Dijon Sauce Cauliflower Mash aka Faux Mashed Potatoes Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash Immune Boosting Tonic Rehydrator Smoothie Pickled Dilly Beans Flavor Bomb Three Bean Salad Chilled Beet Borscht Egg Tartine with Pea Avocado Hummus & Pickled Onion Zucchini Noodles with Tomato & Shallot Sauce Sun Tea Shaved Summer Squash with Arugula, Pecorino and Almonds Cherry Almond Quinoa Pesto Sauce Pea Avocado Hummus Guilt Free Chocolate Pudding Eat Your Greens Smoothie Chocolate Truffles Beet Salad with Dill and Lemon Homemade Hemp Milk Heirloom Tomato and Roasted Garlic Tartine Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Winter Vegetables Dry-Brined Roast Chicken Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Clusters Chocolate Cake Coconut Mango Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

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