Category: Vegetables

It wasn’t long ago when I shared about my version of a healthier bridal/baby/anything shower, and you guys left so much love and asked so many great questions, that now I want to share more about my little behind-the-scenes healthy party/entertaining style. Especially as we approach the season of it in the next coming weeks. Ok. […]

A little part of my healthy holiday menu post. See the first post here. Tahini Roasted Carrots Makes 2-3 servings Notes: Can be made ahead of time. 2 bunches rainbow or regular carrots (with stems preferably) 1 container tahini sauce (not just tahini paste) sprinkle of chopped parsley Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking […]

This recipe is a fun little part of my healthy holiday menu post. See the first post here. Kale Salad with Roasted Squash, Bacon + Pomegranate Seeds With Herby Dressing Makes 6-8 servings Notes: Everything can be made ahead of time in this salad, making it ideal for parties. The dressing and pomegranate seeds can […]

This recipe is a fun little part of my healthy holiday menu post. See the first post here. Cozy Roasted Parsnip Soup Makes 4-6 servings Notes: Can be made ahead of time. If you don’t like parsnips, try them anyways. Or use carrots, squash or sweet potatoes in it’s place. I loooove roasting the parsnips […]

If you’ve been around long enough, you know I hate breakfast. Personally. Like, I don’t eat it. Oh my god, the horror- right? Isn’t that the anti of what you’re supposed to do to be healthy? Well, so “they” say. But, guess what? I don’t really care what they say. Because if I’m being totally […]

Like eating a full salad, but all warm and cozied up. In a mug. Because, duh. What else could you need this Fall? Easy Tomato Carrot Soup Makes 6 servings 1 shallot, sliced 3 carrots, sliced 1 fennel bulb, sliced 2 (28 oz cans) peeled tomatoes 2 cups organic broth 1 tablespoon grassfed butter (or […]

I had to wait until the weather actually turned, you know? And that it was official on that calendar. To finally admit that Fall is here. To finally make that shift into the cozy, earlier eves, to cooking again, and actually enjoying the process (without the “stress” of doing some outdoors, at all hours of […]

So, I posted this guy on instagram last week before we were heading out to a little BBQ, and immediately got 10 messages to please post the recipe. Oh, you guys. You mean, you’d like to have the ultimate summer picnic/BBQ perfect/easy healthy recipe/and my new favorite make-ahead dish, too? I should have known. Wait. […]

  French Potato Salad Makes approximately 6 servings Notes: This is a light vinaigrette-style potato salad, made in the traditional French style. It makes a perfect picnic salad or side dish. Other great additions include chopped celery, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, sweet onions, pickles, relish, or grilled chicken. Keeps well in the fridge for […]

So, amongst all things I have ever heard about Greece, I never once heard about their food. Which is weird. Because over any other country that I’ve been to (and let’s be real here, all of the ones I’ve been to, I’ve purposely gone because of their “really good food”). Spain. France. Italy. The coast […]

So, it’s Summer. Ahh. YES. The season of BBQ’s, patio nights under the string lights, boating, traveling, camping, sunsets, grilling, concerts and hanging with friends and family until the sun slowly sets late at night. And food, duh. The best, freshest food of all. Because it’s the season of freedom and ease. At least I think […]

So, yes. I got married last week. And yes, it was completely the most magical and perfect weekend in everyway. How did you know?! For real. More on that later, I promise! But since we have just two weeks until we leave on our honeymoon, life kinda feels back to semi-normal. Except that we’re still on […]