Tag: healthy holiday recipes

OMG, you guys. How did it happen? How are the holidays here already and my little baby guy is turning one next week and the new cookbook is out?! This calls for a celebration. A big one. And I have just the thing to cheers with. You guys know I’m into a spruced up bevvie– all […]

I have a little (big) treat for you guys today! It’s something that’s going to save you sooo much time and hassle (and mmmm…. some bloating and guilt too) as we head into the upcoming holiday season! With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I wanted to make you a little present, that will make you […]

Hmmmm…. what to make, what to make? There’s something about bringing a dish to someone else’s house that feels like a little extra tiny bit of pressure for it to be show-stopping. Right? So this week, I’ve got you covered my friends. With a cozy one-pot meal that’s always a crowd-pleaser (and sneaky little way […]

All the fun of the cookie, minus the sugar crash. Because why choose between the two if you don’t have to?! Equal parts sweet & spice, these cuties are only everything nice this time of year. Like tiny little fridge weapons, ready for you whenever those “other” cookies/cakes/all the holiday things and cravings call. Happy bites, […]

Mashed potatoes, made healthy? You’ll believe it when you taste these. Did you know that olive oil can easily replace the heavier cream, butter and flour found in most classic recipes? And…wait for it: still taste just as good? No sacrifices here. I mean, don’t get me wrong, some good quality grass-fed butter and cream […]

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 […]

You know how you used to eat a pack of graham crackers after school? Like literally– the whole pack. Dunked in milk with lightening speed on those little chubby fingers. Remember? You had to be on your A game. One second too long, and you got that big gross mushy glass of milk at the end. Crackers, […]

  When I first found this recipe [here], I kind of laughed. By myself. At my computer. A nerdy little chuckle. Pureed cashews? Yeah right. That’s going to be chunky and taste weird. Those vegans. My god. Their tastebuds are so clean, they think anything tastes good. Lucky ducks. But then, it started. The smarty pants […]

A few years ago, my family started this ridiculous tradition. And by “family”, I mean me. Dueling dishes. The old school vs the new school. Old school: processed food classics like green bean casserole, yams with marshmallows, pies with corn syrup, and stuffing with orowheat soft sandwich bread. Tradition. The definition of Thanksgiving food. Which […]