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30 Minute Pasta Sauce
Whether you call it spaghetti sauce, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, or marinara, it is a stapl... Read More
All About Nutritional Yea...
While it might not sound too appetizing, nutritional yeast has a pleasant, cheesy, savory,... Read More
All About Quinoa and How...
If you are unfamiliar with quinoa, it’s time to learn about this amazing, ancient h... Read More
Avocado Hummus Wraps
Like wraps? Here is something new to try. A Wrawp. Smear with hummus, layer in some avocad... Read More
Avocado Pomegranate Guaca...
For the love of avocados, here is a twist on traditional guacamole you’ve got to try... Read More
Avocado Toast with Tomato...
Beautiful California avocados. I eat them every day. Buttery, creamy, healthy, and totally... Read More
Basic Broccolini: A Fast...
For a quick, easy and healthy dinner side, make basic broccolini. In less than three minut... Read More
Black Bean Pumpkin Soup
In this busy season when days zoom by and temperatures drop, it’s comforting to have an... Read More
Blueberry Brain Smoothie...
Making this year a success requires making good decisions. And we can’t make good de... Read More
Braised Cabbage with Leek...
Humble cabbage becomes a savory side dish in just minutes. It’s nice along side roast ch... Read More
Bread Stuffing with Herbs...
Stuffing or dressing? My mom and I used to go round and around about what its called. She... Read More
Broccoli and Cabbage Slaw...
Spring weather is so unpredictable. Today is a cool spring day, but recently it hit the 90... Read More
Caramelized Sweet Red Oni...
Humble Onions Craving something sweet? Don’t turn to something sugary. As crazy as... Read More
Cauliflower Rice with Par...
If you ditched white rice for a healthier, lower carb, grain-free diet, try making caulifl... Read More
Chocolate Cranberry Bites...
Chocolate Cranberry Bites. Everyone goes crazy over them, and they are so easy to make wit... Read More
Cream of Broccoli Soup wi...
Bright green and velvety smooth, here is my latest soup recipe – cream of broccoli... Read More
Creamed Pearl Onions
Creamed Pearl Onions. I hated them as a kid, and love them as an adult who finally wised u... Read More
Creamy Butternut Apple So...
Velvety smooth and vibrant orange, this creamy butternut apple soup is easy to make and h... Read More
Creamy Dairy Free Asparag...
Asparagus is my spring obsession. Long considered a gourmet delight, I can’t get eno... Read More
Creamy Golden Hummus
Homemade hummus is a mainstay snack in my kitchen. When I made a batch this week for a vid... Read More
Creamy Leek and Mushroom...
Mushroom soup is one of my favorite soups, yet it’s one I’ve not made for ages because... Read More
Dairy Free Carrot Top Pes...
Carrot top pesto made with fluffy green carrot tops. For years they ended up in the tras... Read More
Dairy Free Cheesy Sprinkl...
Cheesy-tasting but no cheese? Yes! This versatile, dairy free cheesy sprinkle tastes sort... Read More
Dairy Free Creamy Corn Ch...
At end of summer good fresh corn is in abundance. Golden kernels and pale, soft green hus... Read More
Easy Lemon Hummus
We spent last weekend visiting family and friends in beautiful Colorado. It was so nice to... Read More
Easy No Cook Cranberry Re...
No cook cranberry sauce. Even someone who doesn’t cook can make it. With cranberries... Read More
Easy Roasted Brussels Spr...
My little cabbage might be a French term of endearment, but many people are not in love wi... Read More
Edamame Succotash
Edamame succotash – an easy, healthy recipe that works as we transition from summer... Read More
Green Mojito Smoothie fro...
Do you love smoothies? I do, and have had one most mornings for the last fifteen years. Sm... Read More
Green Quinoa Salad with S...
Shopping at a favorite health-food market my tummy was rumbling, so I headed to the fresh... Read More
Green Tea Avocado Smoothi...
Start your morning a healthy glass of creamy green goodness, my new Matcha Avocado Smoothi... Read More
Grilled Corn and Quinoa S...
While fresh summer corn lingers at the market, grill a few cobs, cut off the caramelized... Read More
Grilled Corn on the Cob w...
The crunch when you bite into golden kernels. An occasional squirt of corn juice when the... Read More
Hawaiian Green Smoothie
It must be the anticipation of our fall trip to Maui, because I am in a Maui state of min... Read More
Healthy Homemade Tomato S...
Say Goodbye to Store Bought Soup Do you have canned or boxed soups in your pantry for mea... Read More
Herb Roasted Cherry Tomat...
Sweet and rich with concentrated tomato and herbal flavors, these herb roasted cherry toma... Read More
Herbed Baby Dutch Potatoe...
Little golden orbs of buttery delight, that’s what I call Baby Dutch Potatoes. You eat t... Read More
Homemade Almond Milk
If your goal is eating more healthfully this year by adding more unprocessed and whole foo... Read More
Homemade Cashew Milk
Homemade cashew milk. Make it: don’t buy it. It’s so easy. Soak raw nuts over... Read More
Homemade Vegetable Broth...
If you want to follow a more plant-based diet, try using homemade vegetable broth instead... Read More
How to Make Perfect Hard...
Frustrated by hard boiled eggs that are hard to peel then look like a train wreck? Here is... Read More
How to Make Preserved Lem...
With three simple ingredients – lemons, salt and lemon juice – learn how to m... Read More
How to Make Zucchini Nood...
Zucchini noodles? Yes! Long strands of zucchini that look like pasta noodles and taste ter... Read More
How to Roast Asparagus
I am crazy about asparagus. Always have been. I have to apologize to my husband for my l... Read More
How to Roast Beets
Beets are a love-hate vegetable. People seem to be either in the “dirt” camp (hate the... Read More
How to Toast Pumpkin Seed...
How to toast pumpkin seeds. Such a simple thing. So tasty. And do you know good for you t... Read More
Ingredients A-Z: Artichok...
Artichokes – the vegetable version of a pinecone. My thanks to the brave soul who first... Read More
Kale Salad with Roasted V...
Here’s a delicious way to get more veggies on the table and change up your usual sal... Read More
Mashed Sweet Potatoes wit...
Considered a superfood, sweet potatoes are a powerhouse vegetable packed with flavor and... Read More
Mediterranean Potato Sala...
If it’s 4th of July, then there MUST be potato salad. That was true when I was growing u... Read More
Mushroom and Herb Pasta S...
This is an amazing tasting sauce with a rich and hearty flavor. My favorite pasta sauce.... Read More
Not-ella Carob Butter | T...
If you suffer from migraine headaches, vertigo or Meniere’s Disease, chocolate migh... Read More
Orange and Fennel Salad
Sweet oranges, tart ruby pomegranate seeds, buttery avocado, peppery arugula and licoricy... Read More
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Rich and smooth with coconut milk, creamy from a little banana, spiced with cinnamon, nut... Read More
Quick and Easy Green Bean...
Fresh green beans in just five minutes? Yep. That’s all it takes, excluding the time for... Read More
Quick Grilled Zucchini
Can you tell that I’m in grilling mode? Flank steak, rotisserie chicken, corn on the cob... Read More
Quinoa Tabouleh Salad
When one of my best friends said “tell me what to do with quinoa”, this is first recip... Read More
Rainbow Vegetable Spring...
Whether you call them vegetable spring rolls or summer rolls, these little vegetable-fille... Read More
Ribollita | Tuscan Vegeta...
There is nothing like a warming bowl of soup to satisfy the soul. The Tuscan bean and vege... Read More
Rice Salad with Corn and...
We seldom eat out, but I can’t resist Gulfstream in Newport Beach, CA. You can always ge... Read More
Risotto Milanese With Saf...
Therapy in a Pan Making risotto is like therapy in a pan. When the day has left you frazzl... Read More
Roasted Butternut Squash...
Whole foods, prepared simply are tasty and healthy. Perfect for fall dinners, roasted butt... Read More
Roasted Carrots with Thym...
The Richness of Roasting The house was filled with the rich aromas of roasting meat and ve... Read More
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower that tastes so incredible you cannot stop eating it. No kidding. It... Read More
Roasted Cauliflower and G...
Toss cauliflower florets and whole garlic cloves with olive oil, then roast and puree. It&... Read More
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus...
Don’t labor in the kitchen on Labor Day. Make this roasted red bell pepper hummus ahead... Read More
Roasted Red Potatoes with...
Crusty on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, roasted red potatoes are irresistibl... Read More
Roasted Tomato Marinara S...
With the end of summer, farmers markets are overflowing with beautiful tomatoes. Romas, be... Read More
Roasted Vegetable Ratatou...
Friday morning usually finds me shopping at a local farmers market. The vibrant colors, th... Read More
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoe...
There are some subjects in the world of cooking that elicit firm convictions about how som... Read More
Spiced Coconut Mango Smoo...
Transport yourself to the islands for breakfast with this spiced coconut mango tropical sm... Read More
Steel Cut Oatmeal with He...
Spring might be here on the calendar but mornings are still chilly. Instead of my frozen f... Read More
Strawberries with Balsami...
Berries and vinegar might sound like odd partners, but they’re actually wonderful togeth... Read More
Strawberry Banana Smoothi...
A strawberry banana smoothie is a much-loved classic. In my continued attempts to add more... Read More
Summer Gazpacho Tomato So...
Summer in a bowl. Take the edge off of summer’s heat with a chilled, refreshing bowl of... Read More
Summer White Bean Salad
Whether canned or dried, beans are the backbone of any strong pantry. Strong, like silent... Read More
Summer Zucchini, Corn, an...
When clients asked for this dish three times in one week, I knew I had to post it for you.... Read More
Superfood Blueberry Green...
Since we drink smoothies every morning for breakfast, I am continually in creative mode co... Read More
The Perfect Blend | Tess...
From recipes that give you energy and help you detox, to probiotic-promoting recipes to fe... Read More
Tropical Green Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to start the day. They whip up in seconds, are transportable, an... Read More
Tropical Pineapple Mango...
When temperatures soar and you’re melting into a puddle, cooling dishes don’t just sou... Read More
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed...
Traditional versions of stuffed peppers use green bell peppers, ground beef and rice. Here... Read More
Vegan Cheese Sauce
No-cheese sauce. Vegan cheese sauce. Cheesy sauce. Non-dairy cheese sauce. I’m not s... Read More
Vegan Chocolate Truffles...
Brightly colored Easter baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs and sweet ca... Read More
Vegetable Miso Soup with...
A warming soup filled with nutrition, this brothy bowl is a twist on miso soup served at J... Read More
Vegetarian Chili with Smo...
Park City, Utah Weekend We just returned from a long weekend at the Sundance Film Festival... Read More
Vegetarian Shepherds Pie...
Packed with vegetables and beans, then topped with creamy mashed potatoes, don’t tell th... Read More
Warm Kale Salad with Cran...
A simple combination of sweet and savory, green and crunchy all at the same time. Warm kal... Read More
Warm Shaved Brussel Sprou...
Dining at a favorite local restaurant, my grilled fish arrived with a light and fluffy veg... Read More
Whole Roasted Carrots
With year-round availability, carrots are dependable and budget-friendly vegetables. Not... Read More
Zucchini Noodles with Pas...
Zucchini noodles? Yes! They are terrific. If eliminating pasta is too much of a switch all... Read More
Zucchini Ribbon Salad wit...
A few weeks ago I was playing with my spiral vegetable slicer. Sure, I use it for spaghett... Read More