Tips For Eating and Living Well
Last week my son was at camp, but my daughter Abby stayed home with me. At first she was super bummed that she didn’t have camp, but I told her we could have “Mommy Camp” and do fun things together instead. As a result, we had a great week together! We spent time at a local bookstore, went for a long hike at Hanging Rock, NC, cooked a delicious dinner together, and developed a fun new recipe — Sugar Cookie Granola! …
Summer calls for the fresh, bold flavors of sweet basil, home-grown tomatoes, and tangy balsamic vinegar. To bring these flavors together, I created a beautiful dish that would be a perfect side or appetizer for a summer dinner party — Pesto-stuffed Portobellos! …
I’ve been teasing my Instagram followers with these Lemon Ginger Cookies for several weeks because I can’t stop making them! I’ve probably made a dozen batches since I first created the recipe in March. I seriously crave them! …
Happy spring! It’s warm and colorful outside, which typically makes me more interested in eating salads. But I’m a soup-all-year kind of person, so a couple of weeks ago I created this Cheesy Vegetable Soup to satisfy a craving for an uncomplicated cashew cream-based soup. I loved it so much, I’m already wanting to make it again! …
If you follow me on Instagram, you’re probably tired of being teased by my cooking photos from last week, AKA Abby’s birthday week. This year Abby requested a mint chip ice cream cake for her birthday cake, and she flattered me by asking if I would make it. To keep from having a huge half-eaten cake in my freezer for the next month, I decided to make Mint Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes topped with chocolate ganache. Abby declared them the best dessert she’s ever had!…
If you’re someone who has been eating plant-based for a while, you know that ethnic foods are a) easy to make without animal products, and b) full of great flavor combinations. For this reason, my go-to dinners at home are either burrito bowls, curry dishes, or Asian noodles using whichever vegetables I have in the fridge. Last week I got a little more creative with my sauce ingredients, and my family loved this dish — Orange Ginger Pad Thai! Even Picky Husband went back for seconds! …
What happens when you combine a sweet tooth with a blogging dietitian? Answer: Lots and lots of healthy-ish cookies, like these Mocha Crinkle Cookies!
So many people have been enjoying my Chewy Double Ginger Molasses Cookies that I decided to make another version for those people who prefer chocolate desserts. And I gotta say, these mocha cookies may be my new favorite!…
As someone who is constantly thinking about nutrition and healthy eating, I find that there are times in life when eating well is more challenging. The holiday season and during pregnancy are both times when it’s easy to slide into eating for comfort rather than health. Leading up to Thanksgiving, I decided to make a soup that’s packed with phytonutrients (which happen to fight cancer) and flavor. Just look at the ingredient list, and you’ll know this Roasted Garlic Anti-cancer Soup is going to give you a healthy dose of nutrition!…
There’s something about the cooler fall weather that makes me crave ginger cookies. I suppose it’s the warmth from the spices or simply the association of gingerbread with the holidays. Either way, a couple of weeks ago I really wanted to make ginger molasses cookies. I looked online for recipes, chose one that sounded good, and adapted it to my liking. What resulted was my new favorite non-chocolate cookie! …
Do you ever make a meal that checks all of the boxes — it’s nutritionally complete, your family loves it, and it comes together quickly and easily? When I find a dish like that, I get very excited and add it to my regular dinner rotation. A couple of weeks ago, I threw this Creamy Gnocchi dish together using ingredients I had on hand, and I loved it so much that I ate the leftovers for breakfast the next morning!…
If you’re new to plant-based eating or have been vegan for years, you may find that there are times in which you miss eating meat. I can honestly say that I typically don’t miss meat, but sometimes I do want the hearty, savory flavor you’d get from sausage or taco meat. In those instances, Chickpea Walnut Chorizo is the perfect substitute! It’s loaded with warm spices, protein, and healthful fats, so it’s filling as well as flavorful. I use it in burrito bowls, tacos, nachos, and on salads! …
It’s the first day of school, which means I’m doing a happy dance being extra productive today. I can’t believe I thought social distancing would help me focus more on my blog and get more things done around the house. The reality was a lot more quality time with my kids, cleaning up after them, and feeding them (seriously, how do such small humans eat so much?). I did find some time to bake a little after I saw a Feedfeed recipe for chocolate chip cookies containing white miso paste. I was intrigued because I love miso but had never tried it in a dessert. So of course I veganized and healthified the Feedfeed recipe, and the results were fantastic!…
