April 26, 2021
Whipped Ricotta and Peas Toast (Total Time: 15 minutes, Serves: Varies) While this “recipe” doesn’t have the exact measurements that all my fellow Type-A people might appreciate, I promise it will turn out delicious by simply dumping ingredients into a food processor. I generally whip up a cup or two of both the ricotta and the green pea spreads, but…
April 18, 2021
Carrot Banana Oat Waffles (Total Time: 45 minutes, Prep Time: 15 minutes, Serves: 6) I’m not much of a savory breakfast person, so in an effort to cram more veggies into my diet, I figured why not hide some in waffles? Reminiscent of carrot cake or carrot muffins, these waffles are naturally sweetened, as well as gluten and dairy free.…
December 23, 2020
Kashke Bedemjan – Persian Eggplant Dip (Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes, Serves: 4-6) I first tried this dip from a farmers market stand in Connecticut (probably the best thing I found there, no offense to Connecticut) and had to try to recreate it. I don’t think I hit all the marks in terms of authenticity, but it…
August 1, 2020
The Perfect Post-Workout Shake (vegan and nut-free options) Total Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 1 I’ve finally created a smoothie that meets all the post-workout fueling nutrition recommendations, and it doesn’t include any protein powder! I have nothing against protein powder, but it can be expensive, and it’s always nice to rely on whole foods. I also created vegan and nut-free…
January 19, 2020
Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch (Total time: 10 minutes, Serves: 2-4) I love sauce. A sauce can make even the most bland foods taste amazing. I also love ranch and guacamole; a delicious flavor pairing if you haven’t already tried it! This recipe combines the best of both worlds by blending avocados with green salsa and greek yogurt (an ode to…
November 2, 2019
1.) Eight ingredients may seem like a lot for a sauce, but you gotta do what you gotta do for big flavor! 2.) Add your ingredients to a bowl and whisk well. 3.) Use your sauce to top bowls, veggies, and more! Sweet Miso Tahini Sauce (Total Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 2) After a loooong day, I’ll admit that I…
August 10, 2019
1.) Nothing overly fancy goes into this granola, the secret ingredient is just one egg white. 2.) Start by whisking your wet ingredients until slightly foamy, then add your dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated. 3.) Spread your granola out on a lined baking sheet and cook at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Once removing from the…
June 30, 2019
Sweet Potato Protein Waffles (Time: 30 minutes, Makes: 9 waffles) I didn’t think I would nail this recipe on the third try, so I didn’t take step by step photos, (I will try and add them the next time I make these) but I really wanted to share this recipe as fast as possible because I LOVE these. I threw…
May 7, 2019
1.) All it takes to make this frozen hot chocolate are these four simple ingredients. Add everything to a blender and blend well. 2.) Add your favorite toppings; I added coconut whipped cream and a dark chocolate drizzle. Enjoy! Frozen Hot Chocolate (Total Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 1) Things are starting to heat up here in Seattle (a whopping 65…
April 6, 2019
1.) A few simple ingredients help turn bland brussels sprouts into a delicious dish. 2.) Start by placing your brussels in pot of lightly salted water and fill with enough water to cover the brussels. Cover the pot and gently boil for 10-15 minutes until you can easily slide a knife into a brussels sprout. 3.) In a separate bowl,…