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Something about Fall makes me want to bake, and the promise of whole wheat chocolate chip cookies makes me want to bake even faster. I am not sure why, but even when I… When I am in a groove I start just about every day with this smoothie, or some variation thereof. It jump starts my energy and I feel more virtuous knowing that I have… This dish is perfect for spring! I love this pesto and it works for all sorts of applications. Bright, healthy and vibrant it will change the way you think of… This recipe is a winner, not that you could ever really go wrong with avocado. Still, it is not your typical guacamole application! It will impress your guests, or… I'm not the biggest breakfast person. I know that it is the most important meal of the day, and I realize that as a health food professional I should be more diligent.… Chips and Guacamole are one of my favorite snacks...I even make it a meal sometimes. These baked yuca chips are an easy and healthy alternative that are unique and of… Pesto is one of the easiest things to make and it is such a versatile condiment. I use it for sandwiches, over eggs, as a source for grilled veggies or fish or as a dip.… This Brussels Sprout Salad with Brown Butter Hazelnut Vinaigrette might just be my favorite holiday recipe. Many people might think that butter sounds weird in a… So often when we make a vegetarian meal, it ends up being a compilation of side dishes. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but sometimes you just want an actual… These chocolate almond butter cherry bombs are SUPER easy and YUMMY treats that I adapted from the food blog Oh She Glows. They are vegan and gluten free and absolutely… Handmade gifts go a long way (especially the edible kind), and are a much nicer gesture than a gift card, specifically for the Winter Holidays or Valentine's Day… This outstanding Cinnamon Tahini Oatmeal Cookie recipe is an adaptation of my dear dear friend, fellow chef and devout foodie Robbin Russell. I have always been a sucker… These Coconut Almond Butter Cookies are amazing, truly. They are like fluffy cookie pillows of goodness, you need to make them, I meant it. They are protein and nutrient… Coconut Chickpea Curry 3 Tablespoons coconut oil, ghee or olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
4 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
2 inch knob of fresh… These cookies are a unique, high protein and super easy…three awesome combinations. You can change up the additions as well and really get creative!
Coconut Quinoa… I don’t typically post recipes with hard-to-source ingredients, but this recipe is a must. My dear friend Robbin Russell who moonlighted as my pastry chef for last… Fall makes me feel like soup, even if it is still 80+ degrees. This recipe is hearty, creamy (though vegan), quick and YUM! It is also good made with a variety of… Nothing is more satisfying (and easy to cook) than a simple vegetable soup. Warm your belly and your kitchen with this simple, hearty and healthy recipe that will be… Who doesn't love chocolate? Well and avocado as well :). A simple blend of nutrient dense ingredients- this recipe is SO easy and a much healthier alternative to quench… Austin LOVES tacos...well and who doesn't quite frankly? I think we love them because they can be filled with just about anything- which is part of the fun. Get… Wether your in a chilly climate in just the first days of spring or in South Florida, this recipe is the perfect meal. If you need to warm up, this a the healthier way… OMG this recipe for Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies is a revelation! Though I used to be a pastry chef, I have little patience for baking these days...never really liked… I found the inspiration for recipe through a really amazing foodie website called Food 52. The pics are to die for and the recipes are mouthwatering. Bread gets a bad… LOVE LOVE this new recipe for Gluten-free Almond Orange Scones! So easy and perfect for a lazy weekend morning, it literally takes about 6 minutes to prepare the dough… This fabulous, decadent and somewhat "naughty" recipe for Gooey Double Chocolate Chip Cookies was the brainchild of our Chef Heather Valdes. She created it for one of… When my husband Anthony makes a food request, I will always oblige. This is rare and he is my favorite person to cook for. I asked him what dessert he wanted for… During my trip to Idaho over the last month I experimented a lot with coconut flour. I LOVE it! It's high in fiber, gluten free and has a delicious nutty flavor. The… Fall is here! There is no better way to celebrate the beginning of the season than with these muffins. They have all of the fall flavors, but are grain-free.… I recently made this Thai Curry for a private class. It is vibrant, spicy and all around amazing! Recipe: Green Curry Vegetables with Tofu Ingredients: 3… I did an event this last Sunday at Teena’s Pride Farm with Chef Julie Frans. She was the guest chef and I gave her a helping hand and took home some incredible fresh… I just LOVE making pasta (well and eating it too :). Though it is quite simple, it is a bit time-consuming so I typically save it for holidays and special occasions. My… This nourishing and hearty soup was inspired for my mother who just underwent major surgery. She needs easily digestible, protein rich and comforting foods. This soup… Many of you who have been to my classes have raved about this simple herb infused water. It is tasty, very healing and easy as pie. I make all different flavors from… I went to Italy a few years ago with a group from Slow Food Miami to the Terra Madre global food gathering...to say it was breathtaking, fantastic and delicious would be… Ricotta cheese is UNBELIEVABLY easy to make…seriously you will be shocked. It has sweet and savory applications and is amazing just with some toasted whole grain bread… Ice cream is one of my favorites...of all time. I used to skip meals so that I could dig into a whole quart (I have since come to my senses). I actually even had my own… Sprouts are fun and easy to grow and are delicious, alkaline and packed full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These fun little projects are also a great source… I just love myself some miso! Especially the white or the yellow flavors as they are sweeter and have less salt than the brown or red varieties, in fact I could almost… This was my first true kale salad triumph in the makeshift kitchen of our temporary housing when we first moved to Miami (4-1/4 years ago!). In the past years kale has… I used to always order a seaweed salad at a Japanese restaurant. That is until I realized that the bright green ones are artificially colored...ewww! Do not fret, you… This Millet & Chia Breakfast Porridge is a great alternative to oatmeal. Millet is gluten-free and the most alkaline of all grains. It is also quite versatile, and… This is the perfect summer drink, especially with a little "kick" added to it. It is versatile and can be done with many different kinds of fruit. Accidentally add some… Everyone is looking for exciting vegetable side dishes. These tasty little parcels are super fun, fast and a neat crowd pleaser. Many different veggies will work and you… This wrap is incredibly easy and can stand in as a full meal. Treat the recipe as a blank canvas and add anything that you think might be good. Jazz up the rice a bit,… This salad was inspired by a dear and talented friend of mine. Ellen Kanner recently released the fabulous book Feeding the Hungry Ghost. This is a woven tale filled… manWho doesn't love avocado? I could eat guacamole until I burst (with a side of margarita of course ;). Enjoy the fruit's heart-healthy fats in this satisfying, creamy… Everyone loves portable food, especially these days. These salad rolls wrapped with Asian rice paper wrappers are so easy to work with and can turn many different foods… We all LOVE pizza right? This recipe will give you an excuse to eat it more often...Yay! This is also an easier and faster alternative to a cauliflower crust as you… Everybody loves pancakes (well, except my husband...what???). They are not the typically the most healthy way to start the day however. These pancakes on the other hand… Quick Black Bean Sliders with Cilantro Sauce 1/2 cup rolled oats
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 large cloves garlic
2 large scallions, roughly… Light, refreshing and perfect for summer, this quick sorbet is simple and delicious. It also doesn't have any of the weird ingredients or stabilizers that many of the… These tasty delights are easy, healthy and SO dee-lish. To me they represent an alternative to my favorite decadent treat of dense carrot cake with gooey cream cheese… Many of you know by now that I have quite the sweet tooth. I actually don't do much baking for the particular reason (I would eat it ALL, sigh). This Raw Chocolate Bark… Would anyone say no to a Raw Chocolate Coconut Truffle? I didn't think so! These tasty treats are always a big hit. They are vegan, gluten free and packed with iron,… https://youtu.be/gdzQKgIqeeQ Raw Energy Bars 1 cup nuts such as walnuts, pecans or almonds or a mixture of
1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup chia… These rolls are the perfect snack, or even a light meal if you add something on the side. They are raw, full of super foods and incredibly delicious…one of my all time… With the coming of fall, root veggies are inspiring. This Shaved Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts is simple, fast, and even better the next day. There are… Everybody loves black beans, or I should say I can't imagine how they someone couldn't like them. I love them! This is a great salad for the warm weather and holds… Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or gluten free flour
1/2 cup wheat germ or ground flax
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4… It's rare to find someone who doesn't like ceviche, but if you are trying to eat less animals, finding a good ceviche can be a challenge. Enter- Spicy Cauliflower… Definite S.F.O Update (Seriously Freakin' Outstanding)
My most favorite all time amazing snack. They are spicy, crunchy, decadent and healthy all at the same time.… Raise your hand if you love noodles. I DO, I DO!!! Unfortunately they tend to be on the heavy side and often carry the "guilt factor". I prefer not to associate guilt… This soup is amazing. It is quite unexpected how tasty it actually is, and how easy. Good warm or cold, full of flavor, packed with healing ingredients and just all… This is SUPER easy and crowd pleasing. It makes a nice appetizer cut into smaller pieces or a great entree with a salad. Change up the squash for another seasonal… This is an amazingly easy and delicious composed salad that I made during my trip to Sonoma County last week. Of course I can take much less of the credit than my… I love myself a deviled egg. I am not however a mayo fan, nor do I like to support the factory conventional egg industry. I will always buy eggs from a farmers market if… This is one of my favorite salads and perfect for mango season here in South Florida. I made it as a demo for the Annual Mango Festival at the Fairchild Tropical Gardens… This recipe has changed my life, seriously. As an ice cream addict I needed to find another healthier route...this Banana Ice Cream (or "nice" cream) is it! It has… Last Sunday I did an open house at Teena's Pride farm. I just love, love, love basking in all the glory of such fantastically fresh and delicious produce! It is so easy… A interesting holiday recipe or an easy weeknight meal, these babies are quick and full of creative options if you're feeling' fancy. Sweet potatoes and yams (different… This Vanilla Cashew Milk recipe is a revelation for me. Some of you know of my "milk conundrum". That is, my long time battle with what kind of milk to take in my… Usually vegetarians get the shaft on Turkey Day. Well that it a bit dramatic as there is always tons of side dishes to eat, but rarely a main course…enter Walnut Sage… This is such a quick recipe that is a perfect weeknight addition to any meal. Make it a meal in itself and add some cooked garbanzos or lentils right at the end. It is… This recipe is a revelation...a way to indulge and feel great about it! True alfredo sauce is one of these foods that is pretty much on the "do not eat" list. But this… SUPER easy, vegan, gluten & grain free and YUMMY, what could be better? Get creative and change it up a bit with some other shredded veggies, the sky's the… Kelp noodles are one of my favorite ingredients these days and this Zucchini Pasta & Kelp Noodles with Sunflower Cilantro Pesto dish is a happy new addition to my… One of my favorite go-to "pasta" recipes. It is raw, plant-based, full of nutrients and yummy! I think we are all trying to be a bit more carb conscious. Though I am an…
Amazing Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apple Kale Ginger Smoothie
Asparagus with Spicy Cilantro Pepita Pesto
Avocado Fries with Curry Garlic Yogurt
Avocado Miso Toast
Baked Yuca Chips with Spicy Mango Guacamole
Basil Mint Pesto Recipe
Brussels Sprout Salad with Brown Butter Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Cauliflower Quinoa Cakes with Chimichurri
Chocolate Almond Butter Cherry Bombs
Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Bon Bons
Cinnamon Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
Coconut Almond Butter Cookies
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Coconut Quinoa Cookies
Creamy ‘n’ Dreamy Canistel Ice Cream
Creamy Cauliflower Parsnip Soup
Curried Lentil Veggie Soup
Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Eggplant Bánh Mì Tacos with Pickled Veggies & Spicy Aioli
Eggplant Tomato Bolognese with Quinoa Pasta & Zucchini
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten Free Powerhouse Bread
Gluten-Free Almond Orange Scones
Gooey Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gooey Fudgy Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies
Grain Free Banana Blueberry Coconut Muffins
Grain-Free Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
Green Curry Vegetables with Tofu
Green Goddess Gazpacho
Handmade Pasta with Fresh White Truffle
Healing Creamy Vegetable Miso Soup
Healing Herb Infused Water
Herbed Farinata with Roasted Garlic & Tomatoes- Easy Gluten-Free “Pizza”
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Honey Lavender Ice Cream
How to Sprout Most Beans
Kale & Sweet Potato Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing
Kale Salad with Lemon and Toasted Almonds
Marinated Cucumber Seaweed Salad
Millet & Chia Breakfast Porridge
Minted Watermelon Cooler
Mixed Mushroom Parcels with Sherry & Herbs
Mixed Veggie Brown Rice Wrap with Garlic Tahini Sauce
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Miso
Pasta with Creamy Avocado Garlic Sauce
Pear and Fennel Salad Rolls with Toasted Walnuts
Pizza with Carrot Almond Crust
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Compote
Quick Black Bean Sliders with Cilantro Sauce
Quick Strawberry Mint Sorbet
Raw Carrot Cake Truffles
Raw Chocolate Bark
Raw Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Raw Energy Bars
Raw Nori Rolls with Spicy Coconut Dipping Sauce
Shaved Root Vegetable Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts
Southwestern Black Bean & Corn Salad
Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
Spicy Cauliflower Ceviche with Coconut Milk & Peanuts
Spicy Nacho Kale Chips
Spicy Southwestern Kelp Noodles with Avocado & Toasted Seeds
Spring Pea & Coconut Soup with Ginger
Squash and Sage Flatbread with Goat Cheese & Pistachios
Sun Gold Tomato Salad with Fava Beans & Buratta
Thai Curry Deviled Eggs with Avocado
Thai Mango Cucumber Salad
The Perfect Banana Ice Cream
Tomato Cucumber Salad with Sesame Oil & Lemongrass
Twice Baked Sweets with Kale & Goat Cheese
Vanilla Cashew Milk
Walnut Sage Patties with Shiitake Mushroom Gravy
Warm Quinoa & Zucchini Salad
Zucchini Alfredo “Pasta”
Zucchini Cakes with Spicy Lemon Coconut Sauce
Zucchini Pasta & Kelp Noodles with Sunflower Cilantro Pesto
Zucchini Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cashew Sauce
