There’s nothing better than a good breakfast burrito that you can wrap your hands and mouth around! Creamy avocado & chipotle yogurt take this healthy one to the next level. Thanks to the California Avocado Commission for helping me to share this recipe with you. When I first met my husband, I had barely tasted…
30-Minute Rice Noodle Soup Recipe with Mushrooms & Kale
This 30-Minute Rice Noodle Soup recipe is great for last minute meals. The mushrooms and kale are not only healthy, but add fantastic flavor! 236 calories and 7 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP 30-Minute Rice Noodle Soup Recipe with Mushrooms & Kale I wish I could say that I’m one of those people who has my…
Kamut Salad with Oranges, Leeks & Blue Cheese
The flavors in this Kamut Salad with Oranges, Leeks and Blue Cheese recipe from the beautiful new cookbook, Simply Ancient Grains, will make you dig in for bite after bite. When I was a kid, my mum took a natural foods cooking class from a woman who was considered to be the natural foods guru…
Whole Wheat Gnocchi with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
In this easy vegetarian recipe, whole wheat gnocchi is bathed in a healthy roasted red pepper sauce. 201 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP There is something magical about the simplicity of a sauce made almost entirely of vegetables. Clean, pure, tasting of nothing but the actual vegetable. While tomato sauce often gets top…
Smoky Cucumber, Radish & Avocado Salad Recipe
The fresh flavors of radishes, cucumbers and avocados highlight the flavors of springtime beautifully in this easy salad. By most standards, I had pretty weird taste buds as a kid. My favorite appetizer was smoked oysters dipped in cocktail sauce, I adored toast with mayo and sardines, snacked on radishes whenever I could and ate…
Curry Asparagus & Cauliflower “Rice” Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a paleo, low carb or vegan side dish, or just something that tastes really darn good, this Curry Asparagus and Cauliflower “Rice” should do the trick! This whole veggie thing is taking on a life of its own. As I mentioned in my last couple of posts, Easy Vegetable Soft Tacos…
Easy Vegetable Soft Tacos Recipe
These vegetable soft tacos come together in about 20 minutes, and the natural flavors practically sing! This recipe is great for vegetarian and gluten free meals. 236 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Maybe it’s because we just returned from a weekend in Las Vegas, the city of excess, but I have been craving…
Lemon Quinoa with Artichokes, Roasted Peppers & Basil
Mix up the flavors of spring in this healthy quinoa salad, packed with artichokes, roasted peppers and basil. At least once a month, I hear someone say that they’ve tried quinoa, but really don’t enjoy the taste. As a long-time devotee, I inevitably launch into an impromptu Q&A session which, if I play it right,…
Portobello Baked Eggs with Spinach & Smoked Gouda Recipe
Portobello mushrooms are stuffed with sauteed spinach, tomatoes and smoked gouda, becoming the perfect backdrop for a perfectly cooked runny egg yolk. “The burst” is a thing of legend in our house. It started when I was a kid, passed on to me by my Dad, and has now been passed on to my own…
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Almond Butter Sauce Recipe
This powerhouse sweet potato side dish recipe is packed with vitamins and kicked up with a savory almond butter sauce. There’s a whole lot of healthy eating going on in our house. Well, besides the darn Girl Scout cookies (curse those coconut-y Samoas!) We’re always pretty healthy around here, but Steve is in ultra-focus mode,…
Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins Recipe
These Banana Nut Muffins are really all about the taste, but you can’t beat a muffin that’s also healthier, thanks to whole wheat flour and less sugar. Over the past (almost) six years of writing this blog, I’ve learned an important lesson when it comes to recipe development. As much fun as it is to…
On-the-Go Egg Breakfast Pita Sandwich Recipe with Salsa Yogurt
Fuel up your family with a healthy, easy, vegetarian breakfast recipe. This egg sandwich is fuel of nutrients to kick off the day. Thank you to the Dairy Council of Utah & Nevada for helping me to share this recipe with you. Eat more, play more. That sounds like a great plan to me! Oh,…
Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Who knew raw cauliflower could be so good?! This easy, flavorful Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing packs a punch of flavor. If you had told me as a kid that I would be eating raw cauliflower salads in the future, I would have sworn that you were some terrifying vision, like the ghost…
Hearty Mushroom, Farro & Ginger Soup {Whole Grains Challenge}
There are no “if”s, “and”s or “but”s about it – you have to make this hearty vegan Mushroom, Farro and Ginger Soup. The flavors are not to be missed! 247 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for helping me to share this recipe with you. Great job to…
Mini Chili Filled Phyllo Cups
Whip up these vegetarian chili filled phyllo cups for game day or a fun appetizer. Thanks to Athens Foods for helping me share this recipe with you. If I’m feeling the need for some, “Mum, you’re the best!” comments (hey, I have a middle schooler…I need a little shot in the arm sometimes), I just…
Hummus Linguini with Zucchini {Exercise Challenge}
Kick up your exercise routine and protein-rich meals with this easy and flavorful Hummus Linguini with Zucchini pasta recipe. Thank you to Sabra for helping me to share this recipe with you. It’s time to kick off the second week of the Healthy New Year 6 Week Challenge that I’m hosting with my friend Liz…
Pomegranate, Clementine, Herbed Chickpea & Arugula Salad
This salad is packed with protein and flavor, thanks to pomegranates, clementines, herbed chickpeas and arugula. It’s a fantastic vegetarian meal! When it comes to salad, the philosophy in our house is “Go big or go home”. We figure that if you’re going to do a salad, then do it right by including lots of…
Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Tart Cherries & Pepitas
This is the recipe that made me fall in love with baked oatmeal. Filled with tart cherries and pepitas, it’s nutrient-dense (and dairy-free!) Thank you to the Cherry Marketing Institute for helping me to share this recipe with you. Whenever someone tells me that they skipped breakfast that day, I start to twitch a little….
Sautéed Lemon & Garlic Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Brussels sprouts sautéed and flavored with lemon and garlic make a fantastic side dish for any holiday or dinner party! How often have you walked away from a holiday meal or dinner party raving about the side dishes far more than the entrée? Maybe it was an unbelievable winter salad or some easy herbed potatoes….
Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites
These easy and addictive Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites are perfect for entertaining or healthy snacking. 67 calories and 2 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP. Thank you to Athens Foods for helping me to share this recipe with you. I have a love-hate thing going on with the appetizer table at any given holiday…
