Better-for-You (Broccoli) Hash Browns
If you're anything like me, then broccoli is probably one of your go-to veggies to prepare, ALWAYS. A bad thing? Not necessarily. Boring? Most likely! Of course there are different seasonings you can prepare your broccoli with, but how about different forms? I was thinking about all the different uses of cauliflower the other day and thought, hey - broccoli probably has those same abilities considering the texture and shape! With this thought, I got experimenting! [gallery type="masonry" columns="2" size="large" ids="2429,2432"] Broccoli, But Better! Especially if you're a mom, I think you will be OBSESSING over this recipe. It's a way for you...
Carrot Cake Bliss Balls
It's April which obviously means that Easter (or Passover) is right around the corner! For me, Easter means Carrot Cake - literally one of my favorite items to eat on earth! Carrots in general are one of my favorite foods if I'm being honest. I've been on a real carrot kick lately and I'm not mad about it. Actually, I'm pretty damn excited about it because you guys will LOVE these Carrot Cake Bliss Balls! I love Carrots & I Carrot Lie! On a level of one to cheesy how corny was that title?! LOL. I love a good pun. But...
High Fiber (Low Budget) Seed Crackers
Soooo I have a confession: I've been sightly addicted to Erewhon's selection of seed crackers lately. Why may I feel guilty about this? Considering they're about $8 a bag, that's why. :) I decided that they're such simple ingredients that there's no way I couldn't make these high fiber seed crackers myself. Lucky for you all, I made them and they turned out INSANE! These will definitely be a weekly staple for months to come! Budget Friendly Seeds! One of the best parts about these crackers is how simple they are. Also, they can really be flavored to your liking, but I've...
Five Second Raspberry Chia Jam
Happy Monday ya'll!! Don't ask me why I'm chatting like I'm from the south, but it's always fun to talk with a southern twang, am I right?! I'm feeling SUPER motivated for December and had such an amazing weekend doing all things meal prep and self care. One of those things included making this INSANELY easy raspberry chia seed jam. The jam is refined sugar free (unlike pretty much ALL store bought jams), and only has four ingredients. I'll Chia You Sooner Than Later! What is not to love about chia seeds? You know I love my fiber, and chia seeds pack...
Rainbow Roasted Carrots with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Take a stab at what my favorite veggie is and I bet you'll get it right. If you guessed roasted carrots -you're right! Something about the sweetness in carrots when they're roasted and a bit charred on the outside - perfection! It's actually my favorite dish that my mom makes every year for Thanksgiving, which inspired me to make my own rendition of the carrots. Considering time is freaking FLYING by and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! This year will be the first year in a LONG time that I'm not spending actual Thanksgiving day with my mom...
Quick & Easy Banza Chickpea Pasta Salad
This weekend I spent my Friday night doing what you do best during #SummerTimeChi - rooftop BBQ-ing! It was my best friend Kylee’s birthday, so I wanted to put together something that I knew she would love (hint - it includes a healthy pasta swap - chickpea pasta!) Honestly, one of my absolute favorite parts about summer is grilling with the people I love, sipping on wine and diving into the delish dishes while enjoying the beautiful weather. I’m meant to be outside in the warmth ALWAYS! :) An ideal BBQ for me includes TONS of grilled veggies, chicken skewers with...
Thai Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice
Despite this whole cauliflower craze, I’m still NOT sick of it! To be honest, cauliflower is probably one of the best vegetables for ALL sorts of substitutions - fries, pizza, pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, etc. You name it, cauliflower can replace it - it’s a miracle worker! This dish is amazingly easy and will impress the hell out of your guests serving it this way! [gallery type="grid" columns="2" size="full" ids="1822,1821,1819,1823"] But why Cauliflower?! Not to mention the many benefits of cauliflower including that it is packed with Vitamin C and Vitamin K, aids in digestion, fights inflammation, helps your eye health and is...