Hummus & Greens

There’s many places in life to hold back – fresh herbs are not one of them. Herbs straight from the garden (or even just the produce section at the market … shhh I won’t tell if you won’t) spruce up just about anything there’re put into, with their clean, bright flavors and negligible calories. Additionally, they offer vitamin-rich, […]

Wild Rice with Kabocha Squash & Sage Butter

Mix kabocha in with some comforting wild rice, toss in a sage-infused “butter” (made from coconut oil and simple, fresh flavors), and you’ve got the makings of a masterpiece.

Perfect Kale Crisps

By this point in time, I have more recipes for kale crisps then I care to admit. There really is no one right formula to make them, but there are a few tricks in getting them to cook properly. Here are a few suggestions . . .

Veggie BBQ like you mean it

Barbecues are always a hot thing to do, but with the increasing amounts of celebration surrounding a vegetarian diet, the grill game’s a-changin’.

Organic Cleansing

Around this time, a lot of us may be considering a dietary cleanse of sorts — you know, to kinda to kick our new, better, and noticeably more awesome selves into high gear. Rather than taking a regimented approach, I prefer utilizing a style of cleansing I call “organic cleansing.”

Spaghetti Squash Marinara

My dear winter squash, it’s so good to have you back. Summer squash was really just a fling – it has nothing on your simple, grounding flesh that leaves me feeling all warm inside. Whenever I hear someone using you in a recipe, I’m instantly attracted. You’re that good.

“Life Is Good” Salad

Upon nightfall, we’d make grand simple meals of the freshest of fresh vegetables. Here’s what went into our summertime garden salad bowl, which we consumed just about every night. Delicious. When I wasn’t eating it, I was thinking about eating it. Brought to you by nature and what’s perfectly in season . . .

Fresh Fettucini Puttanesca

A vibrant, flavorful and healthy version of this classic Italian dish. Low carb, gluten free, and made with fresh vegetables.

Freshly Minted

Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches: Another persuasive example of junk food without all of the junk. Luxurious and decadent, yet full of living whole foods, this innovative recipe is loaded with essential minerals and healthy fats.