This recipe for Spring Salad with Quinoa and Herbed Avocado is the perfect springtime dish. It has fresh and crunchy seasonal spring vegetables, black quinoa, a creamy herbed avocado mash, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. Continue Reading
This seasonal inspired Spring Pasta Primavera is putting a spring in my step. Its light and fresh flavors are perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Continue Reading
There is toast. There is avocado toast. And then there is this epic Egg and Avocado Toast with Sumac, Dukkah and Sunflower Seeds. Continue Reading
Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight pasta recipe? If so, then I have just the recipe for you ~ my Avocado Pesto Pasta. And while I’m at it, I am also sharing my top tips for making better pasta.
This avocado pesto recipe is dairy-free and the pasta is gluten-free, so not only is it healthy but it is allergy-friendly as well. And, good news! Even though we’ve managed to sneak some greens in (fresh baby spinach), the kids will still love it and will not be the wiser. Continue Reading
It’s that time of year when I am officially in hot comfort food mode. And nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup. And a bowl of noodles. So how about a bowl of soup + noodles? Meaning… ramen! Continue Reading
It’s time for another vegetable challenge: version 2.0.
I’m not sure how many of you took part in my first veggie challenge back in October, or at least how many of you aimed to reach the goal of eating 10 different veggies per day. But with the new year, and almost everyone looking to improve their diet one way or another, I think it is a good time to toss a few more veggies into the mix. Continue Reading
Photo: Jerran Boyer
Some people consider themselves vegetable lovers, but can they really “wok” the walk?
Let’s find out! I am presenting a vegetable challenge: let’s see if you can eat 10 different veggies per day for the next week. Wait, before you have a (artichoke) heart attack, it’ll be easier than you think. Especially if you make my easy peasy Asian vegetable stir-fry recipe, aka Sesame Ginger Stir-Fry, which gets you to your daily quota by lunchtime. P.S.- fresh herbs count, too!
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