Are more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants cook? Us too. That’s why we love this mix-n-match guide for making stuffed winter squash. A hearty and healthy meal you can adapt to whatever you have on hand. Here’s how it works: Base Ingredients 1 squash (acorn, kabocha, butternut, delicata) Olive oil 2-3 cups of filling per squash (depending … Continued
Ice cream lovers, listen up! If you haven’t tried banana “nice cream” yet, get ready because your dessert world is about to be rocked. By simply freezing bananas in small slices and blending, you get a rich, creamy and sweet mock “ice cream” made from only bananas. One try and you’ll be impressed with how similar … Continued
Homemade fresh rolls are an excellent no-cook recipe for summer nights. They’re easy enough to make during the week, but impressive enough to serve for a dinner party. Add a hearty sauce and pre-cooked protein to make them a meal, or leave simple for a healthy appetizer. We love this mix-n-match recipe for being adaptable and … Continued
Whether your plans for the 4th of July are swimming in the sun or celebrating in the San Francisco fog, you’ll definitely be enjoying some summer food. Substitute the burgers and potato salad for these mouth watering recipes and make your party the healthiest one on the block. Appetizers Tomato Basil and Peach Skewers (pictured above): Adding peaches to tomatoes, mozzarella and basil will make an … Continued
If you’re looking for something new to add to your weeknight dinner rotation, we have your perfect recipe adapted from the minimalist baker (one of our favorite resources for simple, easy meals) These homemade falafels are… Easy and quick to make Kid friendly Great for a meatless Monday meal Full of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates A … Continued
The idea of cooking dinner can be daunting. We get it. But often it’s not actually COOKING dinner…it’s the clean up. Enter the one-pot-meal phenomenon. There have been entire cookbooks, blogs and recipes created to make the clean up process a whole lot quicker. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite one-pot-meal recipes to share with … Continued
Feel like a diet overhaul is the only way to be more healthy? Wrong. There is more than one way you can give your diet a kick in the pants. Here are some tips to help give the food you’re already eating a healthy makeover. 1. Soak and cook your own beans Beans are the staple of … Continued
We’re big fans of healthy food. However, long lists of ingredients, dirty dishes and complicated directions…not so much. That’s why we share recipes that not only have the nutrition tick of approval, but are also low fuss. (Check out our No-Dish-Fish or Egg Muffins for more simple recipe ideas) You might have heard of “one pot meals”, … Continued
Whether it’s salty, chocolate, sweets, meat or carbs, you’ve probably experienced the feeling of craving a specific food. Sometimes cravings are social. For example, when it’s #nationaldonutday and after the 10th image of a donut on Facebook, you’ve GOT to have one. Other times, a craving is a red flag. We crave what our body … Continued
Healthy, 20 minute tacos? Yes, you heard us right. This taco filling made from lentils and cauliflower makes for a hearty, vegetable meal that satisfies when you’re craving tacos (and who doesn’t crave a good taco dinner every once in a while?). Served … Continued