Course: Sides

Coconut Creamed Kale

Coconut Creamed Kale

Calling all kale lovers (haters welcome, too)! Love it or loathe it, there is no disputing kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. And this Coconut Creamed Kale takes this often polarizing vegetable to the next level of deliciousness. Continue Reading

Carrot Noodles with Chickpeas + Zhoug

Carrot Noodles with Chickpeas + Zhoug

If you’re a fan of Indian or Middle Eastern flavors, you’ll love this recipe for Carrot Noodles with Chickpeas + Zhoug. It has all the flavors with spices such as sumac, turmeric and cumin, fresh herbs, jalapeño, roasted chickpeas, carrot “noodles” and basmati rice.

It’s perfect for a healthy lunch or meatless dinner. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be batch-cooked on your meal prep Sunday.  Continue Reading

Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe

If this grown-up version of mac n’ cheese is adulting then I can’t wait to grow up. Cacio e Pepe is here for you, cheesy pasta lovers.  So if you’ve given up dairy by choice or by necessity, don’t give up hope. Instead, give it up for the fact that this classic dish can be “veganized”.  Yes, I am using the word vegan as a verb.  Continue Reading

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

I’m always looking for ways to turn an ordinary salad into a fiesta. And for me, that usually means getting creative with the greens, the ingredients, the dressing, and ways to add a healthy crunch factor. Enter my Taco Salad, which has all the flavors and colors of a Mexican inspired salad. Plus, it has a healthy dose of plant protein!  Continue Reading

Citrus, Avocado & Radicchio Salad

Citrus, Avocado & Radicchio Salad

Some people say “keep it real.” I say “keep it real food” as in eat real food. I also say keep it seasonal by using ingredients that are in season wherever you are. What does this mean?

Real food means using whole unprocessed ingredients as close to their natural state as possible. And keeping it seasonal means just that ~ eating with the seasons. Continue Reading

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