4.5 77 Published Feb 23, 2017, Updated Jan 21, 2024 Megan and I both graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and have a similar approach to health and wellness. Megan focuses on detoxing, but not in the traditional way most people think of detoxing. Rather than asking you to follow a strict diet for 30 days or less, she’s promoting the idea of enjoying delicious meals made from whole foods all year long....

A good croque monsieur (or croque madame) is a thing of beauty. This glorious turkey variation came to be as a means of using up our Thanksgiving leftovers last year, and it was just too phenomenal to not be shared with the rest of the world this year! Eating leftovers for days in a row after a big holiday or a big meal like Thanksgiving is one of my least favorite things about all of it....

We’re so excited to be teaming up with American Heritage Chocolate for the next year. If you’re not familiar with this particular brand, Sara explained who they are and what they do in her post from Friday but, in a nutshell, they’re a division of Mars that specializes in history and education. That’s why you’ll find their chocolate at historical sites and in museums (as well as online)–you can use this locator to see if it’s sold near you....

4.5 69 Published Sep 09, 2020, Updated Jul 22, 2024 If you’re intimidated by making homemade bread, don’t be! This is a quick bread, similar to healthy banana bread or healthy zucchini bread. It doesn’t need yeast, time to rise or any kneading, just mix and bake! Vegan Apple Bread Ingredients There are three components to this bread: the bread, the crumb topping and the glaze. Both the crumb and glaze are optional, but highly recommended!...

What is a buddha bowl? Also called “hippie bowls” or even “macro bowls”, a buddha bowl is basically a bowl with a grain, a protein, vegetables and a sauce of some kind. It should be overstuffed with delicious ingredients, and is sure to satisfy a hearty appetite! This Vegan Buddha Bowl is my absolute favorite. The flavor combination is downright irresistible, with crispy tofu, roasted broccoli, sweet potatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices and peanut sauce, all served on a bed of brown rice....

With inspiration from my Vegan Turkey Roast, I decided to create a holiday “ham” that is absolutely wonderful for Christmas, Easter or any other occasion. As you can see in the photos, the simple glaze forms the most incredible crust on the “ham” and is the best part of the recipe! I think traditions are so important. We always had ham at Christmas growing up, and I truly enjoy creating new, but familiar traditions around food that my own children will remember for years to come....

I could make creamy Vegan Sausage Pasta or Vegan Pesto any night of the week but when I really want to impress, I turn to this Vegan Mushroom Risotto. It’s creamy, earthy, and just so comforting! Vegan risotto is really easy to make on the stove using arborio rice, white wine, and warm vegetable broth. These simple and aromatic ingredients are absorbed by the rice and take each bite to the next level....

If you like pumpkin pie, you will love this vegan sweet potato pie. Sweet potato pie is denser than pumpkin pie, which is a bit more like custard. Both are totally delicious, but I just might prefer sweet potato! Most versions call for eggs, butter and cream in the filling, but my recipe doesn’t need any of that. Full fat coconut milk takes the place of all of these to create a rich, creamy, mouthwatering pie that will keep everyone coming back for more!...

5 19 Published Jun 02, 2022, Updated Jul 02, 2023 Whether you’re trying to get more nutrients in, boost your immune system, eat healthier or just want a refreshing smoothie to enjoy, this recipe is for you! Why You’ll Love This Smoothie It comes together in no time at all and is perfect for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack. It’s made with just five ingredients! I’m willing to bet you have most (if not all!...

Top it off with some crumbled feta cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Simply combine juicy watermelon and crisp cucumbers with a tangy dressing made from lime juice and honey. Add some crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor and protein. Perfect for picnics or as a light lunch. 4 Compelling Reasons to Make This Salad: Ingredients Required for Watermelon Cucumber Salad: 3 cups cubed watermelon 2 cups sliced cucumber 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoon mint leaves Salt and pepper to taste...

This pumpkin applesauce bread is super light but feels so decadent, thanks to the streusel topping. It’s like dressing up a casual outfit with some killer shoes - just sends the whole thing over the top! I have some killer shoes. They are gathering dust in my closet. Some of them are even stuffed under our bed, hidden and ashamed that they aren’t hitting the town anytime soon. I have kids ages 4 and 2....

4.7 0 Published Jan 27, 2022, Updated Aug 06, 2023 The bread gets incredibly crisp on the edges and the custard filling makes you feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast. That said, it’s a relatively healthy breakfast! You’re getting protein from the yogurt and egg, a good source of carbs and a bit of fiber from the bread and some healthy fats as well! Why You Need to Try This Recipe You only need five simple ingredients… ones that you probably already have in your kitchen....

Ingredient Notes Bread Grated zucchini Flour Cinnamon Ground cloves Salt Baking soda Eggs Canola oil Granulated sugar Brown sugar Vanilla Sour cream Fresh orange zest Toasted pecans (optional) – These are totally optional. If you like nuts in your sweet breads, go ahead and toss them in! I personally don’t like the texture they take on once baked, so I prefer to leave them out. Topping Granulated sugar Brown sugar Cinnamon...

But that’s just what my husband and I did when we cruised through the Inside Passage through pristine Alaska. Here’s some photos from our favorite places.

3.95 39 Published Apr 02, 2014, Updated Jun 04, 2024 Passover will be starting in just a couple weeks and then it will be Easter! Growing up I loved dying and decorating Easter eggs. Does anyone remember those decorative wrap things that you could put on the eggs? Do those things still exist? Now I’m curious and will have to look for them at Target. Anyhow, my mom always let me go wild with the decorating and then inevitably had to figure out what do to with with all those hard boiled eggs....

Happy Friday, friends! I’m waving to you from Kansas City, where I’m so excited to be at the Chopped conference for food bloggers. I came last year, had an absolute blast and am back again! So many new and old friendly faces, so many laughs and so much learning! I’m gonna be exhausted all weekend from all this excitement But of course I still wanted to bring you something tasty: these apple and butternut squash muffins!...

We have a couple of great lettuce wraps on the blog. These Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps are one of my all-time favorites, and this other version (also turkey) was a very early recipe, and a reader favorite. Kate has this post with a Spring Roll recipe, which could easily be used for lettuce wraps as well, along with 3 awesome sauces for dipping. Lastly, this Peach Basil Spring Roll recipe, is also delicious as lettuce wraps....

Plus, you can make these ahead of time and freeze for later use too. Homemade chicken nuggets Here’s a nugget of truth/observational fact. Homemade chicken nuggets always taste infinitely better than the fast food variety or the ones you find in the frozen section in your grocery store. Pretty much the same way I feel about chicken dumplings, mini chicken pies (chicken hand pies), stuffed chicken wings etc. Why? I guess it’s a combination of several things....

5 9 Published Feb 02, 2022, Updated May 20, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s made with just five simple ingredients. Doesn’t get much easier than that! Your baby and/or toddler will gobble it up and ask for “more, more” You can double or triple the recipe to prep in advance. I’m all about baby food meal prep! Simple Grocery Shopping Other than being a hit with toddlers, the best part about this recipe is the short ingredient list and easy shopping!...

4.84 11 Published Aug 13, 2018, Updated Feb 07, 2024 I have very few turnip recipes here, but I love root veggies and I’m really excited to share this recipe for a couple reasons: 1) Fries are one of my favorite foods and 2) turnips are so healthy! Before I hop into the recipe, let’s chat about turnips for a quick second. What are turnips and what do they taste like?...