Top whole wheat crust with nut-free kale pesto, rosemary-roasted tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella for this delicious and healthier Rosemary-Roasted Tomato Pesto Pizza. Pizza is a favorite food of almost everyone I know. My husband always says he would be a happy man having pancakes or French toast for breakfast, bagels for lunch, and pizza for dinner. We all know that’s not exactly the…
Make packing school lunch easy and serve your kids something delicious with this vegetarian, nut-free, and gluten-free Lentil Chickpea Vegetable Salad. Packing lunch for the kids every single day is not easy. I think most parents would agree it’s a chore they can’t wait to stop doing once their children are old enough to make their own lunch or buy…
Warm up with a Homemade Caffé Mocha that’s delicious and contains beneficial cocoa flavanols. I’m a sponsored CocoaVia® brand influencer, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. On weekdays I start my mornings with a simple cup of coffee topped with some milk and a dash of half and half. Come the weekends, my…
This bright and creamy Strawberry Kefir Smoothie is filled with good-for-your-gut probiotics and is a quick and easy breakfast or snack that will satisfy your tastebuds. I’m not going to lie – I’ve never been the biggest smoothie fan. They’re easy to make and depending on what’s in them, they are refreshing and yummy, but I’m more of an “eat…
Learn about the health benefits of cocoa and how to add more to your diet, starting with a recipe for Whole Grain Double Chocolate Muffins! Pin the Recipe Valentine’s Day always stirs up visions of flowers, candy, and most importantly, lots of chocolate! While you may think that all of those chocolate kisses (or these chocolate peanut butter truffles!)…
Stick to your healthy eating goals with this vegetarian and vegan-friendly Farro Buddha Bowl packed with veggies and protein, and full of Asian inspired flavor. Pin this Recipe Buddha bowls are a big deal in the foodie world these days – according to Pinterest they’re predicted to be among the top 10 food trends of 2017. You’ve probably seen your fair…
Veggie Egg Muffins are a make-ahead, freezer-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast on rushed mornings and your children’s lunchbox. Easy, healthy, and totally customizable to your family’s preferences! Pin this Recipe Egg muffins, egg cups, mini egg frittatas — whatever you call them they are a nutritious and delicious breakfast or lunch choice. While you can find a lot of egg…
Add a burst of color and flavor to the holiday table with this nutritious and delicious Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Quinoa Salad. Pin this Recipe This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. You may recall last week when I shared my Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Glaze that I mentioned I had another holiday recipe on…
Roasted Brussels sprouts are tossed with a sweet pomegranate maple glaze and topped with pomegranate seeds in this simple and delicious side dish perfect for the holiday season and beyond. This recipe originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian Magazine. I was compensated for writing the original article, “Brussels Sprouts: Little Cabbages with Big Flavor and Nutrition,”…
Lighten up a Thanksgiving classic with this naturally sweet and creamy Sweet Potato Carrot Casserole that’s full of flavor and nutrition. Topped with sweet and crunchy maple pecans, I promise you won’t miss the marshmallows! This recipe originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of Today’s Dietitian Magazine. I was compensated for writing the original article, “Sweet Potatoes + Carrots,”…
This bright and flavorful Citrus Fennel Salad makes a regular appearance on our fall and winter menu plan. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next holiday party! Pin the Recipe This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. This Citrus Fennel Salad has been my go-to side salad for dinners for the past couple of winters…
