We've all been there. You finish work, you are tired and hungry, and the last thing you want to do is cook an elaborate meal. Or maybe you’ve been chasing a toddler or two around all day and you need to feed your family a nourishing crowd pleasing meal. Whatever your life circumstances may be - save money, improve your health, and avoid takeout by stocking your kitchen with these staples for simple and streamlined nutritious meals. Having these staples on hand makes throwing together a tasty and healthy meal easy and accessible. These are my "go-to" staples and the meals that I create with them - week after week.
Read morepumpkin and hemp seed granola
Granola is one of those foods that can start out with healthy intensions and then turn into a sugar loaded faux healthy meal or snack. The foundation is typically a wholesome one, but then it becomes adulterated with loads of sugar, oil, possibly some chocolate chips, and sugar coated dried fruit. This recipe for a healthy, "feel good" pumpkin and hemp seed granola, which is loaded with seeds, spices, some maple syrup, and fiber will leave you satisfied and satiated without the post sugar high slump.
Read more10 things to make this labor day weekend
The weekend that marks the last hurrah of summer is unfortunately here. Make the most of the three day weekend with these scrumptious crowd pleasing eats!
Read moresummer salad series: peach, corn, and arugula salad with crispy chickpeas
It is hard to believe that it is already August. Once the 4th of July rolls through, summer always seems to jump into hyper speed. Good thing that my favorite season is just at summer's coattails - fall! Before we enter "pumpkin spice land", let's savor all of late summer's bounty. This salad captures just that and features peaches, corn, and sun gold tomatoes tossed together with peppery arugula, crispy crunchy chickpeas, toasted almonds, and creamy tart feta. It's perfect for a hot summer night or a simple poolside lunch.
Read morerosh hashanah ready! kale and cauli tabbouleh
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, kicks off on Sunday evening. It is a time of renewal and reflection. Like all holidays, food is an important focal point of the New Year celebration. There are many foods that are customary to eat on Rosh Hashanah, which have significance to ensure a sweet and good new year. This kale and cauli tabbouleh recipe incorporates many of those symbolic foods into one simple and nutritious dish.
Read more5 things to make christmas morning
The holidays are all about spending quality time with family and friends. If you are searching for some easy breakfasts that you can prep in advance and enjoy seamlessly with your family Christmas morning, look no further then these simple and tasty dishes.
Read morecrispy baked zucchini fries with spicy tomato sauce
Looking for a new way to use your zucchini bounty this summer, look no further than simple, delicious, and seemingly indulgent zucchini fries. To mimic crispy crunchy fries, I coated strips of zucchini in a flour made from sprouted crackers and simply baked them. To dip, I used my favorite “go-to” spicy marinara as the ideal crowd pleasing side or summertime starter. This summer snack is gluten-free, plant-powered, kid friendly, and most importantly, super simple to make.
Read moregot ramps? here's what to make with them - ramp pesto pizza with za'atar roasted tomatoes and a runny egg
Making pizza at home has always been a little bit of a challenge to me, something that I'm typically hesitant to undertake after a long day or at any time in a small New York City kitchen. (This is a little at odds with the fact that I’m a huge pizza lover.) In general, this is because when I cook at home, I focus on limited prep, short cooking times, and going mostly gluten-free —plus, I always want vegetables to take a prominent role in what I’m eating. (I also like to keep my ingredient list limited and clean-up minimal, but don't we all?)
Read moreturmeric poached egg, shiitake bacon, + kale bowl
Poached eggs over greens is no new concept. But turmeric poached eggs over seared kale with shiitake bacon? Now, that's exciting. This bowl is perfect anytime of day, yet I especially love to get in my greens first thing. Starting the day with a fortifying and deeply nutritious meal sets the bar for the rest of your days' eats.
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