This Chickpea Salad Sandwich is the hero of Meatless Mondays. Only 5 ingredients and just 10 minutes to prepare, this Chickpea Salad Sandwich is guaranteed to be your new health food favorite. Even my carnivorous grandpa loves this Chickpea Salad! So what are you waiting for? Make this … [Read more...]
California Avocado Smoothie Recipe
This California Avocado Smoothie isn't the most elaborate smoothie recipe you'll find. It isn't the greenest or the healthiest, although it certainly is both of those things. You see, there's something extra special about this nutrient dense, four ingredient smoothie... It's toddler … [Read more...]
California Avocado Oatmeal Recipe
Before we talk about this this bowl of California Avocado Oatmeal with Coconut Milk, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Green Onion, Sesame and Chia Seeds, let's talk about a short stack of pancakes, two eggs over medium and three strips of crisp bacon. Yeah, that's right. Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Cookies – NOW WITH 6 INGREDIENTS Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! 3 Ingredient Cookies are cookies of internet proportion. And you should make them. Even if they are more like a healthy snack and less like a cookie. And even if you don't have the restraint to mix only 3 ingredients together. Just remember to add cinnamon too. … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Cookies Recipe
I wish I had added cinnamon. I'm not a person who regrets too many things too often but I regret not throwing a dash of cinnamon into this cookie dough (in the video). Thankfully, I usually always have these ingredients on hand and I'll be making these cookies again soon. Big plus? Maya loves … [Read more...]
TRICK AND TREAT Black Bean Avocado Soup Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! Whether you are staying in to pass out TREATS or going out to play a few TRICKS this Halloween, Black Bean Avocado Soup is a great way to feed your screaming soul. Screaming soul? What is your soul screaming for? Well, it is Halloween. And chances are, your soul, … [Read more...]
National Nutrition Month and Salsa Simmered Eggs Recipe
You know you can count on me to point out when it's National Grilled Cheese Month or even National Peanut Butter Lover's Month. And because I believe in moderation, I feel it's only right to point out that March is National Nutrition Month. Hold on there, cowboy. Don't click away. A little … [Read more...]
Highland Games Hummus
Here's another recipe I developed for the movie Brave and Disney Magic of Healthy Living. Making hummus is a little like choosing your own destiny the way Merida does in the movie Brave. You can use a garbonzo bean, black bean or white bean base -- or you can try edamame to get that Highland … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Applesauce Brave Bites
Everyone has a doppelganger somewhere, right? Mine is Merida from the movie Brave. As soon as trailers for the movie appeared, I was sent photos of the red-headed, fireball of a Disney princess, at an alarming rate. So when Disney Magic of Healthy Living asked if I'd like to develop a few … [Read more...]
Tomato Lentils Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Lentils are super healthy. They are also a great source of protein, iron, fiber and folate -- which are great for pregnant women. To say I've eaten my share of lentils over the last 9 months is an understatement. Take this basic Tomato Lentils Recipe a number of directions by … [Read more...]
Spicy Hoisin Glazed Salmon Spaghetti Video
WATCH THE Spicy Hoisin Glazed Salmon Spaghetti VIDEO! I'm sure you haven't missed the media bonanza surrounding Omega-3 Fatty Acids. And all the hype isn't without merit. Dreamfields Spaghetti tossed with Hoisin Glazed Salmon, red peppers and sugar snap peas is a satisfying way to increase … [Read more...]
Spicy Hoisin Glazed Salmon Spaghetti Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Spicy Hoisin Glazed Salmon tossed with Dreamfield's Spaghetti is a deceivingly simple meal that can be whipped up in the time it takes to wait for delivery! Hoisin is a fragrant, salty, sweet, and pungent sauce used to glaze meats in Chinese cooking, the way Barbecue Sauce is … [Read more...]
