I often joke that I was born in the wrong part of the world because of how much I enjoy Latin American cuisine. And tacos? Well, I love me some tacos. The Red Lentil Taco recipe that I’m going to share with you today is courtesy of my friend Stephanie Laidlaw of Hope for Healing recipe…
Sometimes it’s nice to take an ol’ food favorite and turn it into something totally unexpected. Basic things like chicken soup can be great and really show how versatile it actually is. Plus, you can easily do this to leftovers and have a completely new meal! I learned all about this while out visiting my…
If anyone had ever told me that pumpkin, lime and cilantro went so well together, I never would have believed them until my neighbor, Michele, and I conjured up this amazing Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Soup! Perfectly warming and smooth, it’s like heaven in a bowl. Now one of the best reasons why I LOVE this…
Fall and winter are the perfect times of year to break out the big cooking pot and spend all day simmering up some delightful soup. At least that’s what I’ve found in my own life- I almost crave soup in the cooler months because it’s warming effects are so incredibly effective. But any old soup…
As the holidays near, I would like to share a few of my favorite recipes that I’ve made for friends and family. Though I do my best to eat healthfully most of the time (say 80%), there’s nothing like a delicious dessert that everyone at the party can indulge in regardless of food sensitivities, right?…
Looking for a super simple breakfast recipe that you can prep in 5 minutes, but allow your slow cooker to do all of the work? One of my favorite morning breakfasts when the weather is cool is this easy apple porridge. It’s incredibly flavorful and really “sticks to the bones” especially when you add a…
While out in LA, I had the pleasure of visiting my dear cousin Lisa for a night. Every single time I go to stay with her, I leave with a bunch of new creative tricks for food. She’s currently going to Duke’s Integrative Health Coaching program and starting her own health coaching practice out in…
Who doesn’t like ice pops in the summer heat? This summer especially! Between the heat and cost of food, everyone is looking for convenient ways to get the most out of what they’ve got and stay cool while doing it. Nick, my husband, and I are determined to use any and all fruit that we’ve…
If you’re anything like me, then mostly likely you are a busy person. In fact, the word “busy” might even be an understatement. So what do you do when you’ve worked all day and arrive home famished? Trust me, last night I seriously considered going out to eat because I was on the brink of…
Need a jumpstart in your mornings? Check out this easy-to-make vegan cherry smoothie that’s packed with protein and healthy fats! With cherry season just upon us, now is the perfect time to use fresh cherries (or buy them frozen) in your smoothies. If you’re like me, you may have found that seasonal allergies cause you to…
