Yesterday I noticed that my basil and small tomatoes were growing like weeds. If I didn’t trim the basil, it would continue to grow straight up, become too tall and heavy, and potentially greet my neighbors upstairs. See: What I’ve Learned About Growing Herbs: Part II. As with all herbs, I’ve learned that you want to cut the herb just above a set of growing … Continue reading Garden Tomato Basil Soup & Other Musings
Take a bite into this delicious overnight oats recipe. It’ll make you look forward to waking up and starting the day! Continue reading Almond Butter Overnight Oats for the Win
In my last post, 3 Quick & Easy Breakfast recipes, I listed out three (ok, four) breakfast foods that I love to make in the morning. These recipes don’t require slaving over the kitchen or watching the time before you have to run out the door. They are just as the title states, “quick & easy” and they are healthy and delicious too! I wanted … Continue reading A Veggie Lover’s Sriracha Shakshuka Recipe
I’ve got three (+1!) recipes for you this hot, sweltering Sunday and for the week ahead. If you don’t want to leave your bed or comfy couch to go out to brunch it’s really ok. I’ve got you. Stay in and make one of these recipes: 1. Protein Pancakes – there are many ways to make your pancakes with real ingredients, more protein, and less … Continue reading 3 Quick & Easy Breakfast Recipes
Almost everywhere I go in NYC I am tempted by the luring smell of pizza. You know what I’m talking about. The ooey, gooey, cheesy thin crust slices sold in $1 pizza shops on every corner. This New York-style pizza is often sold in wide slices to go. How does one not eat pizza everyday? New Yorkers must have pretty good self control, or they really know how … Continue reading Make Your Own New York-style Pizza
Nothing says summer more to me than a bowl of fresh fruits and veggies. I don’t know why. Maybe the colorful combo of all of these ingredients, or the thought of the sweltering hot days ahead makes me want to fill up on some quinoa, black beans, and veggies. Party time Quinoa Mix Ingredients: 1-2 cups of quinoa 1 can of black beans 1-2 mangoes … Continue reading Quinoa Summer Bowl
These are my favorite blueberry muffins to make on Sunday mornings when you can wake up slow, make a delicious breakfast, and share a steaming pot of coffee. As promised in my last post, Dark Chocolate and Almond Butter Oatmeal Muffins, here is my recipe for oatmeal blueberry muffins. These muffins are just bursting with flavor and full of goodness. When you have extra time in the morning … Continue reading Blueberry Vanilla Protein Muffins
Looking for something delicious and healthy to make for the week ahead?
Check out these almond butter and dark chocolate bites! Continue reading Dark Chocolate and Almond Butter Oatmeal Mini Muffins
Ok, preparing meals for the week is never really that easy. Or fun for that matter. But, you can find ways to mix it up so you can enjoy something quick and easy for lunch all week long! Today I made a quinoa recipe and some healthy salad add-ons to mix things up during the week. Need some ideas? I have a few. Choose 1-2 … Continue reading Meal Prep Made Easy
I love granola. You know those Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Peanut granola bars? I could eat them everyday as a snack. Sadly, there’s over ten grams of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and fake coloring in these tasty bars. Knowing that this isn’t exactly nutritious, I decided to make my own granola to enjoy in small portions. This recipe is inspired by Cooking Classy’s Peanut … Continue reading Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
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