Vegetarian Quinoa Chili Yield: Serves 10-12 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes This hearty chili is made with beans, vegetables, and quinoa. Meat lovers and vegetarians will love this chili! ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper,…
Directions Ingredients: 8 cups organic low sodium chicken stock 8 organic chicken drums with skin (skin adds flavor to the broth) 1 yellow onion, diced 1 minced garlic clove 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (2 cups) 3 celery stalks, diced, 2 large carrots, diced 2 large parsnips, diced 1 cup kale or watercress,…
I’ve been having some serious pizza cravings lately (blaming the baby bump) but I don’t want to just grab any old slice. Instead I’m gonna rock this semi- homemade pizza makes for a wholesome, nutritious dinner that’s ready in minutes. 1 whole wheat or gluten free pizza dough (you can buy any pre made brand…
This hearty and nutritious kale salad rocks some summer flare with tropical flavors, like creamy cashews, toasted coconut, and sweet strawberries. Tropical Summer Salad: Makes salad for two 1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale or curly kale, ribs removed and leaves chopped into small bite-sized pieces (I prefer lacinato kale) 1 cup hulled and sliced organic…
This weekend I made some amazing new summer green smoothies that rocked my world. Obviously, I had to share them with you. These concoctions are deliciously hydrating and packed with vitamins, mineral and super foods making them perfect for a hot summer day. All you need is a good BLENDER OR VITAMIX and…
Here is a beautiful agreement to make with yourself about how you will approach food, your relationship to eating and your body. Ive underlined my favorite parts. I’d love you to share which lines motivate you the most. The Eater’s Agreement Taken from Nourishing Wisdom by Marc David I hereby agree, from this day forward,…
Memorial Day Side Upgrades: Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes or yams (cooked and cubed) 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1 small red onion 1/3 c. chopped almonds 2 Tbsp fresh parsley Dressing: 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp. dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Serves 6. Cube sweet potatoes, then…
Since Southern Spain is all about Tapas…I thought I would share some HEALTHY tapas ideas with you. Avocado toast: Thin slices of smoked tempeh and avocado on toast smeared with garlic aioli Figs with goat cheese: Fresh fig halves and stuffed with goat cheese Olives: Stuffed, marinated, or blended into a tapenade Ceviche: Raw firm-fleshed fish “cooked” in lime…
Today’s meal is a perfect easy monday throw together using all the weekend’s leftovers. Veggie Bake Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes Yields: 4 or more servings Ingredients: All the leftover veggies in your fridge ¼ cup olive oil, divided 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 can chickpeas, drained 1-2 large yams, slices…
As promised, I’m sharing with you a brief video on HOW I gained weight and the 3 things it (re) taught me. Watch this if you want to know WHY it can be so easy to go back to “old” habits and what you can do about it to stay on track and NOT GAIN…