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
It’s not too late to make the most of the last days official of summer with this recipe for Persian Shirazi Salad, or Salad e Shirazi as its also known.
Made with fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radish, herbs, toasted walnuts and lime vinaigrette. It’s great to serve as a salad or side dish in summer or all year long. Continue Reading
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. But if you can, this recipe for Charred Chile Fajitas might just be your new favorite way to do Taco Tuesday.
I say “Taco Tuesday”, because these are sort of a hybrid between tacos (with all the yummy fillings and salsa), and fajitas with the sautéed peppers.
When Saturday brunch looks this good I like to fast-forward to the weekend ~ Greek Yogurt Bowl with Maple Roasted Stone Fruit & Cardamom Pistachio Granola. But, this bowl isn’t what it may appear to be at first glance… Continue Reading
If you are a fan of tahini and a fan of ranch dressing, then this recipe for my Tahini Ranch will be right at home in your kitchen! This healthy, dairy-free dressing/dip/sauce is good on and with so many things, I don’t even know where to begin. Continue Reading
If you are stuck in a recipe rut then it’s time to mix it up (literally!) with this Spicy Vegan Bibimbap. I say “mix it up”, because this is what bibimbap means.
Bibim = mixed, and bap = rice. Oh, and it’s pronounced bee-bim-bap, in case you are curious. Continue Reading
Calling all fans of pesto, this summery recipe for Zoodles with Basil Almond Pesto might just be your new favorite healthy “pasta” recipe. It’s raw, vegan, and a breeze to make when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.
When you are craving chocolate but also want a healthy snack or dessert, Chocolate Dipped Summer Fruit is just the recipe you need. It takes a quick five minutes to make, and is a fun snack for the kids or simple yet elegant dessert for a dinner party. Continue Reading
These Picnic Sandwiches with Whipped Avocado are the perfect thing to take on your next trip to the park, beach or mountains. They are even great to serve for a party.
If you’re a fan of guacamole then you’ll love this recipe for Whipped Avocado with Lime, Herbs & Sea Salt. It’s the perfect dip, spread or grain bowl topper. Continue Reading
Oatmeal isn’t just for cold winter mornings. Who says you can’t enjoy a bowl of piping hot oats in the warmer months? Just give it the summer treatment with adding some seasonal fruit, like I did here with bing cherries, blueberries and raspberries.
And I even took it a fancy step further and pre-roasted the fruit.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be used as nutrition or medical advice under any circumstances.