Cabbage Slaw I have always loved tangy, sour things. So it’s no surprise that I am a sucker for things like coleslaw, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and just plain old lemons. Sour is such a fun and exciting taste. Both of my kids are sour fanatics too. I remember them loving to eat lemons as babies. A PMC study found that “children who preferred the extreme…
Sweet Potato & Tofu Buddha Bowl This sweet potato and tofu Buddha bowl is one of my family’s favorite weeknight meals. It’s quick, easy, you can use what you have, and my kids love it. You can see why it’s a weekly staple! This sweet potato and tofu Buddha bowl is also a super healthy meal and incredibly delicious. The foundation of this grain bowl…
Cabbage Salad If you are looking for a cabbage salad recipe, this is a great summer alternative to your typical coleslaw. With a zippy carrot ginger dressing and crunch of cabbage and kelp noodles, this is a refreshing salad that is great to bring along to your next summer BBQ. Plus, it holds up so much better than a lettuce salad, no wilting in the…
Pickled Turnips I love pickled and fermented veggies. I like the bold punch they can add to a dish. These pickled turnips do not disappoint; they are both beautiful and delicious! I like to make mine a bold shade of fuchsia by using half red beets, half turnips. Sure, you could make these with just beets, but I love the hint of radish flavor the…
Cucumber Salad Fresh, crisp, tangy and spicy! This cucumber salad recipe is quick to make and so delicious. It’s only April as I’m writing this and my body is definitely craving summer veggies from the garden. If, like me, you need a taste of summer, this salad is sure to delight. Then bookmark this recipe for when your garden is overflowing with cucumbers later this…
I have spring fever, even if spring has not yet arrived here in Maine. As I’m writing this on April 11, the tulips have sprouted, but we are bracing ourselves for snowy rainy weather again this weekend. Nonetheless I can feel my body shifting away from the warm soups and stews of winter and craving fresh crisp salads of summer. Apple salad with pasta is…
Carrot Quinoa Salad Move over pumpkin spice, here’s a new fall favorite you’ll love. With carrots, dates, dill, arugula, pumpkin seeds, and feta, this not too fussy salad is quick to whip together and delicious. This flavorful bowl of yum is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, dates and feta are always a perfect combination. But it’s the fresh dill that really makes this…
Vegan Nicoise Salad It’s January so we are all trying to eat a little healthier right? Do your body a favor and add this mega nutritious, extra delicious, plant-based salad to your meal planning list! I promise it won’t disappoint. A good Nicoise salad has always had a special place in my heart, mostly because one of my favorite beach bars in Costa Rica makes…
Butternut Squash Salad with Kale and Tahini Dressing Hello, fall! Here in Colorado temperatures are finally starting to cool off a little and so it’s time to change up the menu. This delicious butternut squash salad is the perfect fall meal. Most of my garden is trying to recover from the snow we had last week (yup, snow in early September), but the kale and…
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…
