Sweet Potato Energy Bars are a healthy, on-the-go snack made with natural ingredients and cozy, fall spices. We had our first snowstorm Sunday. I know. Don’t mind me while I grasp for the pumpkin pie spice. It may be a futile attempt to hold onto the fall season, but I’ll do whatever it takes. …
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Food and Mood: How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health
Here’s what you need to know about how nutrition is related to mental health. Your Food Could Be Affecting Your Mood—Here’s How Food has the power to change your mood. Researchers think this happens in a few different ways, including neuroinflammation (an inflammatory response in the brain/nervous system) and changes to the gut microbiome….
Pumpkin Curry with Crispy Tofu and Broccoli
Pumpkin Curry! I gave this Asian-inspired main dish a seasonal upgrade with pumpkin, broccoli, and a dash of warming cinnamon. Served with cilantro rice and crispy tofu for a balanced lunch or dinner you can warm up to all season long. The concept for this pumpkin curry came to me after hiking in the Tetons…
Seasonal Produce Guide: How to Prep, Store, and Cook Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Want to eat more fruits and vegetables? I’m sharing my favorite recipes and top reasons to choose local, seasonal produce in this guide. Looking for more? Opt in to receive a free copy of my Seasonal Produce Guide ebook below. Why Choose Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables? I fell in love with fruits and vegetables once…
Weeknight Dinner: Toasted Freekeh and Rainbow Chard with Nuts and Tahini
Toasted freekeh is tossed with sautéed rainbow chard, chopped pecans, and tangy tahini sauce for an easy, 30-minute weeknight dinner. I took an impromptu break from the blog, and it feels so good to be back. I’ve been waiting to share this easy weeknight dinner recipe with you! It’s my latest take on the grain bowl—a…
Ginger Peach Kombucha Moscow Mule
This Kombucha Moscow Mule recipe is flavored with juicy peaches and gut-healthy ginger kombucha. A delicious, easy-to-make cocktail or mocktail for summer! Have you noticed all the kombucha cocktails popping up on menus and around the interwebs lately? We don’t do a whole lot of mixed drinks around here (mostly because Dan keeps about 35…
Grilled Mango Shrimp Tacos
Switch up your weeknight-dinner routine with this flavorful recipe for Grilled Mango Shrimp Tacos with two-ingredient avocado lime sauce. Mixing fruits and veggies is sometimes controversial, but I, personally, can’t get enough. I’ll happily toss a few fresh strawberries into an asparagus salad or drop a blood orange into the wok while I’m cooking up a broccoli stir-fry….
Roasted Garlic Caprese Pizza
Homemade pizza has never been more delicious! Layered with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic, and melty mozzarella. Who needs delivery, anyway? I’m not exaggerating when I say eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables changed my life, and nothing exemplifies the benefits of in-season produce quite like the tomato. Bland and flavorless, a January tomato is…
5 Best Reusable Kitchen Products
Are you trying to use less plastic in your home? Learn more about my favorite reusable kitchen products, plus, enter to win an eco-friendly starter pack below! (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!)…
Zucchini Bread Waffles
Even better than zucchini bread, these whole wheat zucchini waffles are quick-and-easy breakfast perfection. Do you always eat breakfast? I have phases. Some mornings I get out of bed solely because of food, other times (and more often than not lately), I have coffee and only coffee on the mind. Hear me out, breakfast-lovers. After…
Southeast Asian Herb Rice with Sweet Potato
This herb rice is inspired by a delicious, Malaysian salad called nasi ulam. There is so much flavor and freshness in this party-worthy dish! I went to a garden shop to buy flowers recently but there were just so many options! I ended up leaving with a single sunflower plant and a boatload of fresh…
7 Creative Berry Recipes
Seven different berry recipes to put summer strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries to good use. Hey guys! I’m taking some time off so no new recipe this week. Instead, I thought it’d be fun to recap some of my favorite party-worthy ways to cook with berries this summer. Happy Fourth of July! Berry Dragonfruit Smoothie…
How to Make Quick-Pickled Radishes
You’re only 30 minutes away from crunching into spicy, quick-pickled radishes that make any meal a little more interesting. Tacos are a common occurrence in this household, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to change up the fillings and toppings. (Past favorites include crunchy avocado wedges and tropical fruit salsa.) The other day I…
15-Minute Easy Peanut Noodles
You’re going to love these 15-minute EASY peanut noodles! I tossed Asian-style pasta with edamame, greens, and 5-ingredient peanut sauce. This is one of my favorite dinners to make when I’m short on time and ingredients! Nothing makes me happier than nursing a pot of soup for hours during the winter, but now that it’s…
