Healthy eating can often seem like something that’s a challenge to get around to doing. “I’ll start tomorrow,” we often tell ourselves. Because like many things that require planning and motivation … sometimes it just seems too challenging. Well, it doesn’t have to be. Plenty of great, easy, and most of all healthy recipes … Continued
Office party cookie exchange? Kids’ gingerbread decorating party? In-laws holiday dinner? Chances are you’re going to be making a batch of cookies at least once this season. Instead of dusting off The Joy of Baking Cookbook for a dated chocolate chip cookie recipe, why don’t you try one of these festive and healthy recipes? We’ve pulled from our … Continued
Comforting and healthy. Makeover your homemade chicken noodle soup recipe with these 3 simple swaps for an upgraded version of this classic, cozy meal. Swap zucchini noodles (a.k.a zoodles) for traditional pasta noodles. Replacing flour noodles with a vegetables makes a lower calorie, nutrient packed bowl of soup. We suggest this spiralizer to turn everything from zucchini … Continued
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
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
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