This recipe combines two of my favorite ingredients: sweet potato and chickpeas. They both work together so nicely in this burger recipe – the sweet potato provides sweetness and creaminess and the beans provide texture and protein. I enjoy mine topped with avocado and fresh citrus, but feel free to top them with any of … Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers
Winter weather normally means lots of soups and stews, but sometimes I just crave a big, crisp salad. This salad has a wonderful blend of flavors and textures. I especially love the edamame and feta, which add the perfect blend of sweet and salty. If you are packing this salad for lunch, I suggest leaving … Chopped Romaine Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette
I recently had the most delicious granola on our cruise ship and I came back determined to try to make my own version. This granola has less oats and more nuts, which I love because it provides more protein and a wonderful toasty flavor. The plain yogurt provides an even more protein and the berries … Cinnamon and Mixed Nut Granola with Yogurt and Berries
My clients LOVE energy bites and for good reason – they are the perfect grab-and-go snack and there are so many different flavor combinations to choose from. The coconut and walnuts in these bites add a good amount of healthy fat and the dates add fiber to help keep you full. I also like having … Toasted Coconut and Walnut Energy Bites
With healthy meal prep season in full swing, these stuffed peppers are the perfect prep ahead meal. They are so incredibly full of flavor and provide a number of different textures as well, leaving you full and satisfied. These peppers are basically a whole meal since they provide protein, veggies and grains, but a side … Greek Stuffed Peppers
I recently read that the vegan eating will be a popular trend in 2019. As most of you know, I’ve been creating vegan dishes for some time now, and I always encourage a plant-based meal at least once or twice a week. These tacos are so incredibly flavorful and filling. If you have any leftover … Roasted Brussels Sprout and Sweet Potato Tacos with Kale Chimichurri
Gnocchi (aka potato dumplings) are one of the ultimate comfort foods. They are like little potato clouds of goodness! And when you roast them, the outside gets nice and crispy – making them even more delicious. The sweet roasted tomatoes add beautiful color and flavor. For the pesto, I decided to use brazil nuts … Crispy Gnocchi and Tomatoes with Brazil Nut Pesto
I could eat this salad any time of day. The flavors of the peppery arugula, sweet sundried tomatoes and salty pancetta compliment one another perfectly. And the creamy hard boiled egg and crunchy roasted potatoes add great texture. Serve this with crusty bread and butter and a glass of crisp, cold white wine. Cheers! 1. … Arugula and Roasted Potato Salad with Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette
With school back in session, it’s good to plan meals that are easy to pack as leftovers the next day. This noodle salad is so fresh and flavorful and is great served hot or cold. If you have some picky eaters, you can definitely leave off the tofu or swap in diced chicken. Serve this … (Peanut-Free) Thai Noodle Salad with Baked Tofu
August is my favorite month for produce. The selection is so vast, but I adore fresh corn, tomatoes and peaches. This frittata is perfectly balanced thanks to the salty feta and sweetness of the corn and sundried tomatoes. And the variety of fresh herbs that are added to the succotash provide another layer of delicious … Feta Frittata with Herbed Sweet Corn Succotash
