Hello! Welcome to my healthy living blog, where you will find delicious and nourishing recipes, cooking tips, health and wellness tips and more. I hope you enjoy!
Happy and healthy eating,
Jerran
This is my idea of ‘Sunday Sauce’ ~ Spaghetti with Mushroom “Bolognese”. It’s hearty, healthy, and the perfect dish to make on a Sunday… or any night of the week! It’s a 30-minute dish start to finish, and is easy to make.
And you can have dinner on the table in even less time if you batch cook the sauce on a Sunday and just boil some pasta when the craving hits midweek.
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
Attention all salsa lovers, I have a new recipe for all of your salsa needs. Whether you are grilling or taco-ing, this Spicy Citrus + Avocado Salsa is the answer!
Black bean or fish tacos? Top em with this salsa. Grilled fish or chicken? Made prettier with this tangy spicy salsa. Continue Reading
These Toasted Walnut + Hemp Seed Brownie Bites are my new favorite dessert, snack, healthy obsession. They are like a brownie meets fudge ~ chocolatey, rich, delicious. And the best part is they are easy to make and are even no-bake! Continue Reading
I could chill all year long with these Chilled Soba Noodles with Avocado & Chili Garlic Sauce ~ from summer through winter. A little spicy, a little sweet, and a TON of umami flavor. Continue Reading
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
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
I have three words for these Roasted Pears with Black Sesame Crumble ~ “what a pear!”. Ok I have a few more words for these breakfast pears… healthy, delicious, and super easy to make. If you are a fan of breakfast, pears, and crunchy toppings (ok, who isn’t?), then this recipe is made just for you. Continue Reading
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
If the thought of making Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse from scratch seems intimidating or daunting, don’t fret. Because I have just the recipe for you! It’s super easy to make, comes together in a food processor, and has just a handful of ingredients (many of which you may already have on hand). Sound easy enough? Continue Reading
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