Pot Roast Recipe

This crockpot pot roast was sooooooooo good AND super simple! Chop an onion and several cloves of garlic – line bottom of crockpot. Place roast on top. Season with salt and pepper, some parsley and rosemary. Add 2 cups veggie broth. Cover and turn on low for 8 hours. Midway through add in several carrots and one head of cauliflower …

Soba Noodles

These soba noodles are great as a side or totally on their own. Top them off with some spicy shrimp (recipe below) for an added kick. These are also a cookout crowd pleaser! Thanks to my friend Amy for sharing this great recipe from One Dish Vegan by Robin Robertson!             Spicy Soba Noodles: 10 oz. Soba …

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Recipe

Fresh brewed iced tea is a favorite around here, and the good news is—it’s easier than you think! Get ready to feel refreshed and tap into that summer vibe. Fill a large glass pitcher with filtered water. Add 3 Organic Black Tea bags and 2 Organic Green Tea bags. **you can use all black or all green if you prefer** …

Pina Colada Smoothie

Ingredients: 1/2 banana 1 cup pineapple 1 cup almond milk Handful of spinach (also okay to skip if you want to make this an actual pina colada – way better than the mix!) Quick note: I usually eyeball the liquid. I prefer to start small and add in more to get the consistency I like. It also depends on if …

Overnight Oats

On busy weekday mornings, having overnight oats waiting for me in the fridge is a lifesaver. These are so easy to throw together and you can customize the toppings to make everyone in the family happy. Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick steel cut oats 1/2 cup almond milk 1 TBSP chia seeds 1 TBSP maple syrup Dash of cinnamon Method: Combine …

Summer Salad

I love to serve this salad as a light, fun appetizer at backyard get togethers. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory with the fresh strawberries and blue cheese combo. Feel free to mix it up and use other berries, like blueberries or raspberries. You can also use feta or another crumbly cheese if you’re not a fan of …

Taco Night

Tacos are always a popular choice over here so I keep taco seasoning on hand for a quick dinner option. Taco seasoning: 1/4 cup chili powder 1/4 cup cumin 1 TBSP garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 3 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp paprika salt & pepper Method: Add 2-3 TBSP to 1 lb of ground turkey or grass fed …

Healthier Oatmeal Cookies

I believe in dessert and indulging. Food is a source of nutrients, but also a source of pleasure – let’s not forget that. I strongly believe the problem with sugar is the insane amounts of it we’re consuming – especially hidden sugars that come in processed and prepackaged foods. If you’re making most of your food at home, you know …

Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken – rinsed, dried & salted 32oz chicken broth 1 tsp chicken bouillon 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled & minced 1 onion chopped small bunch of carrots, chopped small bunch of celery, chopped 1 bag of frozen spinach parsley salt & pepper     Method: 1. Place cleaned chicken in pot with chicken stock, some salt & pepper, …

Mango Smoothie

This dairy free mango smoothie is so refreshing and full of healthy ingredients like spinach and chia seeds. Not a fan of leafy greens in your smoothie? Don’t worry, you won’t even taste it (although it does look a little green)! Ingredients: 1/2 c. frozen mango 1/2 banana 1 large handful of spinach 1 tsp chia seeds 1/2 c. coconut …