Starting off the week with a few homemade grab-and-go items in the refrigerator is certainly a good way to reduce the temptation for packaged foods (often filled with not-so-good for you fats, sodium and sugar). I love making a big green ‘base-salad’ on Sunday, allowing everyone in the family to customize as they like during the week….
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Fall Apple Mango Slaw
Happy Monday everyone! Today we’re sharing a second recipe specifically created for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although October is focused on raising awareness for breast cancer prevention and treatment, all recipes this month are beneficial, not only for cancer prevention, but also for other common chronic conditions. We strongly believe in food as a first-line defense…
Think Pink Hummus
Move over glorious colors of fall, it’s time to pull out the pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today’s post and recipe is dedicated to the personal family and friends we have lost to cancer, and to those currently struggling to overcome the disease. I’m hoping this post will raise awareness in some small way…
Spicy Cauliflower and Shiitake Fajitas
Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and nutritious. Start with fresh ingredients and keep those ingredients to a minimum. This saves time and money when it comes to fueling your body with the high-quality nutrition it’s craving. Today’s post begins with orange cauliflower, a versatile vegetable from the Brassica family (including Brussels…
Sun-kissed Lentil and Rice Bowls
With all of our hot days and cool nights during the fall season in San Diego, I’m often challenged to create meals that are both light and refreshing but also have a depth of flavor and nutrition that speaks to the season. My Sun-kissed Lentil and Rice Bowls provide plenty of plant-based protein for a…
Heirloom Orca Bean Bowls
Consuming a variety of plant foods increases energy and assists in the challenge of mindful eating. By experimenting with new combinations of foods and flavors, our active minds tend to slow down and refocus on the present. This active presence wakes up sleepy taste buds as we investigate each new bite. How many of us are stuck…
Herb Roasted Summer Veggies
I’m often asked how I get my family to eat their veggies. The short answer is simple, offer a variety of color, texture and flavors. Serve with an easy-to-make, nutrient-rich homemade veggie-based dip or dressing to pump up the flavor. (Yes, dressings and dips can be made with MORE veggies). No need for excess oil…
Hawaiian Quinoa Stir Fry
As time passes and my children grow older, I’m drawn to old photos and fond memories of the trips we’ve taken along the way. Time certainly flew by quickly and now the three older kids are busy making memories of their own. Today’s recipe was inspired by a photo taken in 2006 during our Maui vacation. The…
Hatch Chiles and Black Beans
It’s that time again, Hatch Chiles are back. Here-one-day and gone-the-next, Hatch Chile peppers come to us from small farms across the Hatch Valley of New Mexico where the intense sun during the day turns into much cooler nights, giving these chiles their unique flavor. Available during the late summer months of August and September, Hatch Chiles are typically…
Gluten Free Dark Berry Crisp
Who doesn’t love a good dessert on a warm summer night? I know my family does, and as a mother, I feel much better when my sweet creations include antioxidant-rich berries. The dark colored berries of summer are rich in fiber and phytonutrients known to reduce inflammation – beneficial for both cardiovascular and brain health. Our Gluten-Free Dark…