Egg-Free Recipes
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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore (with slow cooker option)
Tender, flavorful chicken and lots of healthy veggies are the hallmark of this easy meal that can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Leftover sauce can be enjoyed like a favorite marinara. Chicken Cacciatore is a classic. Also known as Hunter’s Stew (“cacciatore” means “hunter” in Italian), there are many different interpretations of the meal. The…
Masoori Dal (Nepali Lentils)
This “every day” South Asian dish is healthy comfort food at its best and requires just a short list of basic ingredients. When it comes to sharing cuisine from other countries, I often mention that a given recipe is “inspired by” a certain country or style of cooking and make no claims to authenticity. The following…
Sausage and Cabbage Stew (with Instant Pot option)
Comforting and loaded with flavor, this one-pot meal has quickly become a new favorite－and it’s loaded with wholesome veggies! One of my favorite job-related tasks is the occasional cookbook review. Pouring over the recipes of a soon-to-be-published book evokes a sort of kid-in-the-candy-store feeling. In that spirit, today’s recipe is complements of Paleo Power Bowls, a…
Healthier Spreadable Butter
Soft, spreadable butter is easy to make and contains a dose of heart healthy Omega-3s! Why pay a premium for soft, spreadable butter when you can make it healthier and tastier at home? Even if you think ahead and soften butter before using (or simply manage with firm butter－yes, there are bigger challenges in life!)…
Green Rice
Bursting with flavor and good-for-you ingredients, this colorful rice complements any basic protein and a variety of Latin, Asian, and African dishes. For the sake of St. Patrick’s Day, I think we should call it lucky too! Someone recently asked me how many recipes I have, and I truly had no idea. My blog…
One Pan Spanish-Style Chicken & Rice
This all-in-one meal is a weeknight favorite that’s loaded with filling protein, satisfying carbs, healthy vegetables and lots of great flavor. Authentic arroz con pollo requires patience. Enter the following shortcut chicken and rice recipe that delivers great flavor in a fraction of the time. Quick, one pot meals can be a welcome relief at…
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Inspired by the tomatoey beef stew that my mom and grandmother used to make, this comforting, all-in-one meal is loaded with tender meat and wholesome vegetables and comes together in snap. Are there certain things you remember from your childhood kitchen? I have an indelible memory of the dark cherry cabinets and the distinctive print…
Quick Classic Marinara Sauce
The long-simmered flavor reminiscent of your grandmother’s classic marinara sauce can be yours in short order thanks to a brief list of key ingredients and one easy method! A great tasting marinara sauce is often associated with a long simmer on the stovetop. Many sauce recipes also require a lengthy list of ingredients to…
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
This easy meal has just four main ingredients and is hearty, healthy and adaptable. Built-in portion control is an added bonus! Navigating the road to delicious, well-balanced nutrition can seem like an endless mission riddled with potholes and obstacles. So today’s nourishing recipe is paired with wisdom from a special guest, Nutritionist and Food Freedom expert,…
Lolita’s Low Sugar Granola
Granola is supposed to be healthy, right? Yet too often a small serving is surprisingly high in sugar and calories. Happily, Lolita figured out a way to do it differently. Lucky for us, she shared her trade secrets! Granola is supposed to be healthy, but so often the first or second ingredient is sugar. All…
Southwestern Nourish Bowls
Brimming with colorful vegetables and plant-based protein, these nutrient-dense bowls are filling, adaptable and easy to prep for the week ahead. (Great portable work lunch, too!) Do you have a favorite restaurant meal or prepared food option that you’d like to replicate at home? If so, what is it? With the abundance of…
Roasted Veggie “Nachos”
Roasted Veggie “Nachos” are a healthy, super satisfying spin on the typical appetizer that can be customized to taste and enjoyed as a filling, plant-based meal. (Easy sheet pan prep is an added bonus!) We all know that diet and exercise go hand in hand. If we want to reach or maintain our fitness goals, we…
