Day two starts with a hearty and nourishing bowl of muesli. For snacks, enjoy cucumber with hummus and sweet potatoes with tahini. For dinner, have a virtuous bowl of spaghetti squash with arugula spinach and hemp seed pesto topped with za’atar roasted tomatoes.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 3
You’ve reached the third and final day of this years clean up! Want to keep going? Refer to the last 3 years of plans here and curate your own! Day 3 begins with the go to crunchy radish “house” smoothie. For snacks enjoy Persian cucumber with hummus and super seedy crackers with avocado. For lunch lean on leftovers of filling and nourishing lentil soup with spinach and lemon. For dinner get your crunch on with brown rice with roasted purple cabbage and broccoli with tamari roasted almonds.
Read morecrunchy radish gift guide
It is that time of year again! Here are my top picks for the cook, entertainer, new mom, tiny human, guy, and fur baby in your life. In additional to gifts for friends and family, I always opt to make a donation to a charity in honor of a person. Happy Holidays!
Read moremy top 10 squash recipes
It is fall and that means lots and lots of squash at the greenmarket. Stumped about how to use it? Here are 10 ways to get the most out of your squash bounty.
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 moregreen on green gazpacho
In the depths of summer, the last thing that you want to do is crank up your oven. Keep cool and calm with this raw and refreshing green gazpacho that can be whipped up in 5-minutes flat.
Gazpacho is traditionally a cold red soup made from summer tomatoes, cucumbers, and day old bread. This spin uses tons of green on green goodness, ensuring that you get your veggie fix. Green vegetables are loaded with Vitamins C and E, which are great for your skin and immune function, and contain high levels of antioxidants.
Read morewhole roasted cauliflower with turmeric tahini sauce
Cauliflower is certainly having it's moment, whether it is riced, roasted, or put into a smoothie, it seems to be omnipresent. Cauliflower is typically on our plates once a week, and Jack is already a fan. What makes cauliflower one of my "go-to" vegetables is its versatility, adaptability, and quick cooking time. It is also a member of the brassica family, which means it contains fiber and cancer-fighting nutrients. Whole roasted cauliflower may seem intimidating, but it is quite simple to make and it is certainly a show stopper. If you are looking to impress your vegan or non-vegan friends, here is a dish for you!
Read moreeggplant "meatballs" from kitchen matters cookbook
I have long admired Pamela Salzman for many reasons. Firstly, her food philosophy is real and authentic. She doesn't prescribe to any diet fads and simply endorses eating real unadulterated foods with mainly a plant-based slant. Secondly, as a mom of three, she has meal prep and family friendly foods down to an art. In addition to running her popular cooking classes in LA, she has created a stunning cookbook, Kitchen Matters, which focuses on wholesome and nourishing recipes that are all adaptable to various dietary needs. I am thrilled to share an incredibly delicious recipe from Pamela's book that has already become a favorite in my home. I know that, once you try it out, it will be in heavy rotation in yours too.
Read moreturkey taco lettuce cups
Eating with a plant-forward focus is my main food mission, and I try and slip in veggies at every meal and snack. Recently, my body has been craving more meat in my diet and, for me, that means integrating wild salmon, chicken, and turkey. When I do add these animal proteins into my meals, I always try and purchase the best option available, which means grass-fed, pasture-raised, hormone-free, and humanely raised products. These turkey taco bowls allow me to get my turkey fix, yet continue to place priority on fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Read moremother's day brunch
This Sunday is all about spoiling Mom, and making your special lady brunch is one of the best ways you can do it. Here are some simple and delicious brunch ideas that will be sure to make your Mom feel extra special.
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