RECHARGE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
Today I wanted to share one of my favorite juices. This grapefruit juice gets a sharp kick from the ginger. It’s packed with vitamin C, Beta-carotene and folic acid to boost energy. For me, the juice is also a perfect post-holiday beverage to get back on track with healthy meals. Continue reading “Grapefruit Zing”
I feel like it’s that time of year when schedules overlap, flu season has arrived, the holidays are near…the list could go on forever.
I know it’s easy to fall into the cycle of not taking care of ourselves during stressful times. Breakfast is a perfect way to take a few minutes to relax, read something uplifting, and eat a meal that makes you feel good. For me, I’ve been reading Maya Angelou’s Letter to My Daughter while I sip on my favorite pumpkin smoothie. I find myself waking up early just to start the day.
Can you believe December is right around the corner? I have a lot of catching up to do with all of your wonderful blogs. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a special recipe.
Spaghetti Squash is one of my favorite things to cook with during the fall. Usually, I’d serve the “squash noodles” with marinara and homemade dairy free parmesan cheese. But I had an avocado on hand and decided to try out a new sauce. The result was fantastic and would pair great with fresh pasta too. Continue reading “Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Avocado Sauce”
With the leaves falling and cool crisp air, I can’t think of a better thing than home-made tomato soup. I love this recipe because cleanup is a cinch, top with a little avocado, and you’re ready to go.
Look for canned San Marzano tomatoes at your local grocery store. They kick up the flavor of this nutrient rich soup. Continue reading “Quick and Easy Tomato Soup”
The secret ingredient…Ice water. It’s as simple as that. Using about two teaspoons of ice cold water turns a basic hummus recipe into perfection.
When I moved to Greece, I quickly learned that everyone had their own “greatest” hummus recipe. And although each one was delicious in my book, my friends would argue whether to use olive oil or tahini, lemon or paprika, fine sea salt or coarse…a debate that’s been going since Homer wrote the Iliad. One thing everyone could agree on was using ice water.
I ended up merging all of their suggestions into one epic hummus recipe. It became a family favorite, and I can’t wait to share it with you today. Continue reading “A Trick for Creamy Hummus”
Cracking a coconut is easier than you might think. All you do is soak a husked coconut in water. Then, using the back of a large cleaver, forcefully tap on the horizontal lines of the shell. It breaks within seconds. However, the technique is a little unsafe.
So if you’re not stranded on an island and have a oven at your disposal, there’s another simple trick. Bake the coconut. Here’s how:
I was on a gluten-free mission to make vanilla cupcakes that are just as moist and fluffy as my original recipe. With a little innovation and the right flour, I think I finally accomplished my goal. For all of you GF families, I hope you try them out. Now that it’s back to school we all deserve a cupcake or two! Continue reading “For the Love of Cupcakes”
It’s pesto time at my house. I decided to try a plant-based pesto this summer. Instead of adding parmesan, I used nutritional yeast. To my surprise, it turned out just as good as the original.
I still have a lot of extra basil. If you have a favorite pesto recipe, I’d love to try it! Feel free to add a link to your blog with the comments below. Continue reading “Plant-Powered Pesto”
I can’t believe how fast summer has flown by! I like to keep meals easy during the summer, and one of my favorite recipes takes only ten minutes to make. Grilling or broiling the bread is essential. I added hemp hearts to boost vitamins and protein. If you don’t have them on hand, sesame seeds or poppy seeds would be delicious too. Continue reading “Summer Sandwich”
Oh summertime, where has it gone? As you could tell, I took a bit of a blogcation to enjoy the outdoors. With the current heat wave we’re having, I’m now stuck inside. That’s when you know its popsicle time.
We’re in Olympic mode here at home. Rocket Pops are a fun treat to have while watching your teams. They’re so versatile; you could make it with other flag colors too. My version has just three ingredients and is without added sugar. After several attempts, I even found a trick to keep the layers from blending. Continue reading “All-Natural Rocket Pops”
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