This turkey taco salad recipe is full of flavor and doesn’t take much time to whip up. There’s also something really refreshing with the fresh crisp lettuce and tomato. You can feel really good about the ingredients that are in this recipe too. Show yourself some home cookin’ love! Taco Seasoning Ingredients: 1 TBSP chili powder 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes …
Stuffed Peppers & Cornbread Recipe
For the filling: 3 TBSP EVOO 1 Sweet Onion, chopped 2 Small Zucchini, chopped 2 Cups Rice, rinsed 1 28oz Can Organic Diced Tomatoes 1-2 Cups Frozen Organic Corn 2 Cans of black beans 2 Cups Organic Vegetable Broth Jalapeños (I used half a jar, drained) 1 TBSP Cumin 3-4 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped or minced 3 tsp Cilantro (I used dorot …
Strawberry Spinach Salad w/Balsamic Vinagrette
This simple salad is packed with nutrients and flavor. It’s also a really simple way to get those important healthy fats into your diet. Most recently I made this for the Balance & Thrive book club and it was a big hit! Simply combine: Spinach, washed and chopped Strawberries, sliced Mushrooms, sliced Red onion, thinly sliced Almonds, shaved or thinly …
Lentil Loaf Recipe
I love good old fashioned meatloaf. It’s one of those comfort foods from my childhood that I just really crave sometimes. I have a really simple and delicious recipe that I use for a classic meatloaf, but I’m taking a time out from red meat and pork right now so I thought I would give a lentil loaf a try. …
Dirty Shrimp
Here is yet another easy-to-whip-up, crowd-pleasing recipe. My mom introduced me to this recipe, and she has served it on a variety of occasions. These shrimp are full of flavor and pack a bit of a kick. Enjoy them as plain old peel-and-eats, or serve them up with some rice and veggies. Dirty Shrimp 1 Tbsp Worcestershire 1 …
Banana Split Balls
Today I was craving something to satisfy my sweet tooth, and I knew exactly what would do the trick. I love, love, love these Banana Balls. They are sweet and refreshing (and sort of taste like a banana split!). They are one of my favorite recipes, and so quick and easy to whip up! Banana Balls 1/3 c maple syrup …
Spicy Soba Noodles
These soba noodles are great as a side or totally on their own. Top them off with some spicy shrimp 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 noodles 2 TBSP dark sesame oil …
Chicken & Rice Soup
48oz Vegetable Stock 2 cups Water 3-4 small chicken breasts cut in chunks 1 bunch of collard greens, stem removed and chopped 1 cup rice 3-4 stalks celery, chopped 5-7 small/medium carrots, peeled & chopped 1 onion chopped 2 bay leaves salt & pepper to taste Lightly saute chopped celery, carrots and onion in large soup pot for 5-7 minutes …
Lentil Mushroom Stir Fry
A diet packed with nutrient dense foods is vital for overall health. So often, we skimp on our diets and end up fueling up with foods that are fast, cheap and easy, which leaves us feeling like crap. But we deserve to enjoy all day energy, super sound sleep, and bright glowing skin! So few people connect the dots between …
Fried Rice
Need a quick meal? How about fried rice? Just as long as you cook the rice in advance! Ingredients: 2-3 cups of rice (I used a combination of Jasmine and Basmati, but use whatever you have on hand to keep it fast and simple) 1 chopped onion 1 bunch chopped asparagus (zucchini is great too) 1 small carton of mushrooms (baby …