Fruits and Vegetables Recipes
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Fresh strawberries and a short list of pantry staples are all that’s needed for a dressing that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite! 🍓 Longer, warmer days mean one thing: strawberry season is coming soon. Before long, weโll be savoring the sweet, red, juicy gems in Mom’s Classic Shortcake (or a healthy gluten-free alternative) jams, sauces…
Veggie-Loaded Pasta with Sausageย
Reader tested and family approved, this complete meal comes together easily and is equal parts healthy and satisfying. A few tips provide addedย convenience at dinnertime๏ผand for those who’ve tried gluten-free pasta and been unimpressed, I have a helpful hint that might change your mind. When I cook pasta, I typically aim to work…
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore (with slow cooker option)
Tender, flavorfulย chicken and lots of healthy veggies are the hallmark of thisย easy meal that can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Leftover sauce can be enjoyed like a favoriteย marinara.ย 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๏ผand 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. Patrickโs 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 thatโs 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 workย lunch, too!) Do you have a favorite restaurant meal or prepared food option that youโd like to replicate at home? If so, what is it? With the abundance of…
Roasted Veggie โNachosโ
Roasted Veggie โNachosโ are a healthy, super satisfying spin on the typical appetizer that can beย customized to taste and enjoyed as a filling, plant-based meal.ย (Easy sheet pan prep is an added bonus!)ย 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 ๏ผ and the flavor might just make it a new family favorite!ย Easily adapted forย vegan diets too.ย Who in your household does the weekly food shopping? If itโs you, what type of grocery shopper are you? Where do you go to check…
Immunity Boosting Green Soup
Whether itโs 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 ๏ผ 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 like the…
