Fruits and Vegetables Recipes
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…
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…
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…
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…
Andouille, Lentil & Vegetable Stew
The dump-and-cook approach makes this healthy and hearty soup extra easy to prepare － and the flavor might just make it a new family favorite! Easily adapted for vegan diets too. Who in your household does the weekly food shopping? If it’s you, what type of grocery shopper are you? Where do you go to check…
Immunity Boosting Green Soup
Whether it’s something in the broth, the greens, the spices, or simply the hydrating nature of soup, this soul-warming recipe has been a go-to in our house when fighting off fatigue, achiness, and the telltale scratchy throat we all dread. The flexible recipe is also a great way to reset from the holidays － and…
Winter Breakfast Bowl
This easy, no-cook breakfast turns the typical yogurt bowl upside down, using the yogurt as a binder and encouraging heavier use of fruits you may not ordinarily consider. Right off the bat I can think of quite a few reasons I’ve been starting my day so frequently with a cool, colorful breakfast bowl…
Crustless Cranberry Pie
Festive, seasonal and so easy to make with pantry staples, this sweet-tart treat is fruit forward like a pie but somewhat cakier in texture. This recipe is rooted in practicality: Years ago, I had fresh cranberries that needed to be used before we left town for a week. (I later learned cranberries freeze well!)…
Easy 2-Ingredient Fermented Sauerkraut
2-ingredient homemade sauerkraut is loaded with gut-healthy probiotics and incredibly easy to make thanks to these step-by-step instructions. If pork & sauerkraut is part of your New Year’s Day tradition, you’re in luck! I wear many hats in my role of food writer and recipe development. Writing, photography, editing, managing a website, the proverbial…
