Steamed asparagus with poached eggs

How to Poach an Egg

I have to admit this to you… I’ve never tasted this recipe.  It smells so darn good and it’s so simple, but the final product has never passed these lips. The reason is that I’m highly sensitive to eggs, but my husband isn’t and he LOVES poached eggs!  My clients love poached eggs.  It’s ridiculous…

Nut Crusted Fish

Paleo Nut Crusted Fish

Are you game for an easy, incredibly moist & buttery, gluten-free fish dish that cooks in less than 10 minutes? It’s also dairy-free and egg-free too! Now, full disclosure – I’m not the biggest fan of fish, I admit it.  Never have been since I was around age 10.  So the times when I do…

Lentil Tacos

Red Lentil Tacos (Vegan)

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…

Tasty and healthy oatmeal porridge with apples, pomegranate and

Easy Apple Porridge (Slow Cooker)

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…

Blueberry smoothie in a glass

Blueberry Pie Smoothie

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…

Cherry smoothie in glass with mint leaves and fresh berries

Spicy Vegan Cherry Smoothie

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…

Peach nightshade-free salsa

Nightshade-Free Peach Salsa

What happens at the height of peach season? You get creative with peaches and make something like my incredibly easy Peach Salsa recipe. This naturally gluten-free, vegan and paleo side can be eaten with tortilla chips or used as a topping to grilled or broiled meat or fish. For those who have issues with the nightshade…