Sesame Sirache Ginger Zoodles

My love for zoodles has grown. Zucchini noodles are a great way to get more vegetables into your daily diet, and are extremely low in calories if you are trying to lose weight. Zoodles are relatively easy to make (you just have to buy a spiralizer) and are fun if you have kids. You can even try…

Teriyaki Broccolini

Would you like to feel fancy while making a simple dinner? Broccolini is your guy! Broccolini is a tender, long stemmed version of broccoli. It is a great side to Asian dishes, pastas, chicken, pretty much anything. I had this dish with pasta. Ingredients: Teriyaki Sauce:  1/4 C soy sauce or liquid amios 1 cup water 1tbsp…

One Damn Pan of Salmon+Roasted Veggies

I bought a whole bunch of potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower and my typical go to) is roasting them. Because roated vegetables are amazing. I’d also been craving salmon, so purchased sustainable frozen salmon, and let it thaw in the fridge all day. Wondering how to combine the two, I thought, why not just make one ‘roasted’ dish with these…

Camping with Quinoa

Summer is upon us! For many people, this means camping season! Camping is  a great way to get outside, enjoy nature and explore. It oftentimes also means eating a lot of junk food…that mindless sitting+snacking combo is a very popular one at campgrounds. Also,we tend to center our meals around unhealthy foods because they’re easier…

Banana Muffins

Have you ever had a whole bunch of ripe bananas, and not been sure what to do with them? Well! That happened to me. Although, I do have a few ripe banana recipe…I wanted something that was like bread. I searched and searched for something healthy and low in fat, and decided to tweak out…

Cajun Fish Taco Bowl

I love tacos!! This time, I made it more into a bowl. Not that corn tortillas are bad, but sometimes I just prefer to use a fork. I tend to eat more slowly and enjoy the food more. This taco bowlis filled with colorful vegetables and healthy protein to keep your body happy. Usually, I save my special taco…

Eggplant-Squash Tomato Basil Bake

Fresh basil paired with the eggplant and squash give this baked dish an aromatic joyful flavor. I love baked vegetable recipes like this one. They’re easy to make, as most of the recipe work includes veggie cutting. This is a great topper for any kind of pasta (I use spaghetti squash) or even as a…

Pepper-Tomato-Bean Salad

It’s kind of spring already!! For some reason, I totally crave foods based on the weather and the season (even though in Tahoe it is supposed to snow this week…). With that, I was craving a healthy bean salad. I had made an amazing  Chile Cilantro Vinaigrette that I thought would go great into a cold bean salad….

Baked Eggplant Slices

Eggplant is not only delicious, but amazingly good for you! Benefits including brain protection, antioxidant activity, being a great source of B vitamins, keeps your bones strong, is a proven cancer protector,  and all of this for only 19 calories per cup. I feel like eggplant is seen as an intimidating vegetable, with few people consuming them often….

Green Smoothie

  Juicing and cleansing are all the craze these days. Are they really good for you?? Jucing is a great way to get your fruits and vegetables in, if you are unable to with normal eating. However, when you juice, you are getting rid of tons of fiber, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for…

Sautéed Veggie Tomato Sauce 

It’s officially fall! The weather is beginning to cool down and can be  a great time to find comfort with warmer dishes. Pasta dishes tend to be an easy go-to for families and athletes. However, a lot of pasta sauces are loaded with “crap”- artificial flavors, fats, things you can’t even read. This is why I like to…

Lemon Pepper Basil Tilapia

Making fish can be intimidating! Make it less intimidating by using a simple, fail proof recipe, such as this one 😉 Fish is an excellent protein source while providing omega-3 fatty acids to protect your brain. Eating fish 2-3 times a week has been proven in many studies to improve memory, prevent heart disease, and…