Flavorful and healthy dinner recipes for the whole family
Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip Dairy and I just don’t get along, but sometimes I crave a warm creamy dip—this vegan spinach and artichoke dip is the answer. It is so good, the picture really doesn’t do it justice. I’ll be working on that! This is another one of those amazing plant-based recipes that is so freaking much healthier than the original version, but just…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos It’s January! Which means it’s time to cleanse my body and get back to eating healthy homemade meals again. Mostly, it’s time to hide the cookies from myself! I love January as a time to reset, leave the past behind and start fresh. If you’re looking for a new tasty recipe, these easy and delicious plant-based tacos are…
Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Yup, that’s a mouthful! This is a refreshing healthy take on the classic spaghetti. It uses shredded spaghetti squash instead of pasta noodles and feta in lieu of the more traditional parmesan cheese. Throw in some delicious veggie-loaded pasta tomato sauce and lentils for protein and there you have it! This spaghetti squash spaghetti is a hearty meal that will really fill…
Rainbow Hummus Wrap This is hands down my favorite lunch of lately, nothing beats a tasty rainbow hummus veggie wrap. It’s quick, easy, healthy, and delicious. Plus you can pretty much throw in any veggies you have on hand. The recipe below includes my favorites for wrapping, but go crazy and try different combinations, make it your own! Cucumbers and grape tomatoes are great…
Baked Lima Beans with Dill, Parsley, and Tomatoes Ready for some protein? This baked lima beans with dill, parsley, and tomatoes recipe is a delicious comfort food and so full of flavor. These beans are great for picnics, BBQs, and camping. This recipe is super tasty and it makes plenty to feed a large crew. How to Make Baked Lima Beans To start, make…
Soba Noodle Salad This soba noodle salad is one of my go-to lunch favorites, and my kids love it too! With spinach, tofu, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, cucumbers, and red onion, this salad is loaded with a rainbow of veggies. Plus it’s easy to swap out veggies based on what you have available at home and your personal favorites. Sliced avocado and shelled…
Fermented Carrots If you like pickles you have to give these delicious and healthy fermented carrots a try. A natural probiotic these tasty carrots are great for your gut health too. Yum! I spent all last summer on a fermentation craze. Fermenting every veggie I could find and making homebrew kombucha. My pantry was converted to the fermentation zone. These fermented carrots are one…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa Hello, summer! Wake up your taste buds with this unique flavor combo—black beans, corn, and bell pepper tossed in a garlicky lime balsamic dressing. It’s a strange mash up of flavors that is surprisingly delicious. This vegan salsa is great served with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. My mom and aunt deserve the credit for this recipe….
Peach and Banana Smoothie A kid favorite at our house, great for breakfast or a healthy snack. Plus, I love that this recipe is so easy my kids can make this all on their own. This peach and banana smoothie is naturally sweet but includes no added sugar. Yum! With just 7 ingredients it is a great way to kick start your day. I…
Tomatillo Guacamole There is nothing better than homemade tomatillo guacamole, and this super-easy guacamole is always a big hit. Tomatillos make this guacamole a little more tangy than your regular version. Tomatillo guacamole is amazing on tacos! Plus, I love guac with a lot of garlic, lime, and a lot of cilantro. Below is the mild version I make for my kids, but it…
