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Oil-free Tortilla Chips

September 12, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Due to some inflammation in my joints in the past couple of months, I’ve decided to get back to being 100 percent on my plant-pure diet. This means no oily veggies and dressings at restaurants, no goat cheese on salads, no more caffeine, and no added sugars. I’m not going to lie — it’s tough sometimes. But the key is finding good ways to substitute healthy foods for the unhealthy ones. For example, last Saturday I had some leftover Mexican ingredients (including my queso!), and I really wanted to make loaded nachos to eat while watching football. Well you can’t have nachos without tortilla chips, and all of the ones you buy are cooked in oil. I’d heard it’s easy to make your own tortilla chips in the oven, so I purchased corn tortillas and made my own. And guess what — they were great!…

Thai Spaghetti Squash Stir-“fry”

July 20, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

It seems like once a week I realize I don’t know what to cook for dinner and I don’t feel like going to the grocery store. For this reason, I always try to keep a spaghetti squash on hand. I cook mine in the microwave, so it’s super easy to prepare, my whole family likes it, and it’s light and nutritious. When my fridge is really bare, I serve it like spaghetti — with marinara and some type of protein. But to make things more interesting, I prefer to use up as many veggies in the fridge as I can. The solution? This Thai Spaghetti Squash Stir-“fry!” …

Ethiopian Roasted Brussels Sprouts

June 8, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

These bright and flavorful Ethiopian Roasted Brussels Sprouts are my second roasted Brussels sprouts post in my series of 3. The first post was for “Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprouts,” which are great for kids and people who enjoy savory, non-spicy foods. But these Ethiopian roasted sprouts are perfect for people like me who like lots of flavor with a little kick. And since I’m always finding new ways to add turmeric to my diet for its anti-inflammatory properties, I added some of that too! …

“Cheesy” Roasted Brussels Sprouts

June 2, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

For some reason I’ve been on a huge roasted Brussels sprouts kick lately, so this post is really Part 1 of 3 roasted sprouts recipes (woohoo!). Now don’t get me wrong — plain roasted Brussels sprouts are great, but it’s fun to change things up every now and then. This first recipe turned out beautifully, which resulted in my eating a pound of sprouts while standing over the baking pan. Seriously, these Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprouts are addictive! …

Smoky Maple Chickpeas

May 30, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Roasted chickpeas are the perfect snack. They’re crunchy, salty, and packed with protein and energy. I love playing around with the flavors of these warm little beans and serving them to my husband and 3-year-old while they watch sports on the weekends. My latest creation — these Smoky Maple Chickpeas — were a must-share! I decided to try for a maple bacon flavor, so I went straight for the liquid smoke, smoked paprika, tamari, and of course, the maple syrup/sugar.

The result? Slightly sweet, slightly salty, smoky, and addictive chickpeas!…

Coffee Almond Butter Granola Bites

May 4, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

It had been way too long since I’d made granola, which is a shame because it’s a nutritious snack or breakfast that’s easy to take on the go or give to friends and family. I’ve found that the store-bought granolas are full of oil and sugar, and thus empty calories. So if I eat granola, I prefer to make it myself and use nut butter instead of canola oil, and maple syrup or coconut sugar instead of cane sugar. It’s still fairly high in calories, but it’s also packed with protein, minerals, and fiber to keep you full and energized.

For some reason I wanted to try my hand at a savory coffee granola because, duh, I love everything coffee-flavored. With Abby’s help, I came up with this nutritious coffee almond butter granola that my father-in-law described as “almost as good as [my husband’s] shot on hole 17” last weekend. Apparently it was his best golf shot of all time, so I decided to take that as a major compliment. …

Simple Chopped Salad with Lemon

February 21, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Last week I made a spicy Indian dish and really needed a light side salad to balance the warmth and heaviness of my vegetable korma. Inspired by the salads I often see on Indian buffets, I decided to create this simple chopped salad, filled with fresh, crispy vegetables and dressed with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt and black pepper….

Lemony Lentil Stew

January 16, 2017 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

It’s January, it’s cold, and I’m trying to be extra healthy in the wake of my holiday diet indiscretions, so all I really want to eat is nutritious soups. And since I was stuck in the house most of last weekend due to a snow storm, I had ample time to create this simple and satisfying Lemony Lentil Stew!…

Zucchini Brownies

July 29, 2016 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

If you know a dietitian personally, you’ve probably witnessed her (or him) using her food knowledge to justify whatever she’s eating. You may have heard her say, “Oatmeal helps prevent colon cancer, so I should probably eat these oatmeal cookies.” Or maybe she’s said, “Red grapes contain resveratrol, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory antioxidant. So yes, I’d like another glass of wine.” Or you’ve heard the weakest, but probably most commonly used, justification — “Chocolate contains antioxidants!” So for those of you who like to have your cake and justify it too, here is the perfect dessert: Zucchini Brownies! …

Zucchini Pasta with Basil Avocado Pesto

July 12, 2016 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

If you’ve never used a spiralizer to make zucchini pasta, you are truly missing out! I finally caved and bought a legitimate one that has a crank, and I love it! I’m growing zucchini and cucumbers in my garden, so I figured I should start spiralizing! …

Almond Pudding Cakes with Dulce de Leche Sauce

May 5, 2016 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

To celebrate this ~~excuse to drink margaritas~~ holiday, I’m sharing my most recent development: almond pudding cake with dulce de leche sauce! It’s warm, gooey, sweet, and surprisingly healthful!

These little cakes are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. You could even eat these as breakfast muffins if you wanted! …

Gnocchi Primavera

March 28, 2016 by maryrossfowler Leave a Comment

It’s officially spring, so naturally I’ve been craving the spring vegetables in pasta primavera. And since I prefer potatoes as my starch over pasta, I concocted this beautiful and comforting gnocchi primavera with walnut Parmesan!…

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