This stew is so hearty and flavorful from the peanuts, it really makes for a warm, filling comfort food dish perfect for a winter evening. I first had it when a postpartum doula made it for me as a nourishing "new mama" meal. I loved it so much I begged her for the recipe! I've made it stove top, but when I adapted it for my Instant Pot is when it became a staple. Check out my YouTube … [Read more...]
Southwest Quinoa Casserole
This dish is one of my go-to's if I need something to bring to a potluck and the salad's taken! :) This dish is full of flavor, looks pretty, and is so easy to make! Check out my BRAND NEW YouTube cooking video: My easy Instant Pot Southwest Quinoa Casserole! Hope you enjoy! … [Read more...]
Strawberry Chia Jam (vegan & Gluten Free)
Jam is delicious on muffins, crackers, almond butter & jelly sandwiches (or sunbutter/pumpkin seed butter if you can't do nuts) and more, but did you know most store-bought jam has sugar or corn syrup added? But not to worry! It's also amazingly simple to make your own! Check out my cooking video to see just how easy it is! Hope you enjoy! PS - this goes great on my almond pulp … [Read more...]
Creamsicle Smoothie (Vegan & Gluten Free)
It's important to vary the veggies and fruit your toddler is eating to make sure they get all the various vitamins and minerals they need. Kale is a great thing for them to have. It scores a perfect 1000 on the ANDI scale, which is the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index - basically a measure of how much nutrition per calorie something has. It can be a challenge to get kids eat it sometimes but … [Read more...]
Meringue Cookies (vegan & gluten free)
I've been a fan of meringue since I was a little kid and my Great Aunt Carol used to make Baked Alaskas! Every year she would make a home made baked Alaska for my cousin's birthday. It was SO yummy! Especially the meringue part on top! As a young adult and on my own for the first time, during the "fat free" fad, meringue cookies would somehow wind up in my shopping basket at Trader Joe's with … [Read more...]
Almond Pulp Crackers (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Someone recently asked me what to do with the leftover almond pulp after making my homemade almond milk, since it seemed like a shame to just throw it away. They have a great point. According to estimates, 25% - 40% of the food grown in America is never eaten, and just goes to waste. So what was my answer? Easy! Make almond pulp crackers! I love them with a little Himalayan salt and some … [Read more...]
The Easiest Home Made Almond Milk (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Home made almond milk is SO easy, and delicious! I talk a lot with my clients (and in my 21-day program!) about eating whole foods. Boxed store-bought almond milk can have almost no actual almonds (there is an ongoing class-action lawsuit against Silk and Almond Breeze that they had 2% or less almonds in their almond milks!) and instead has thickeners, emulsifiers, carrageenan, and often added … [Read more...]
Zucchini Pasta with Pesto Cooking Video
If you have a garden of any kind (whether it's your backyard, windowsill, patio or just a few pots of herbs), I hope you are enjoying the summer bounty! Two ingredients I use a lot this time of year are zucchini and basil. Zucchini is a really great veggie. It’s high in dietary fiber and is a natural source of folate, which is super important during pregnancy. It also has great vitamins like A, … [Read more...]
