Quinoa is a gluten free grain with a lot of protein, fiber, folate, iron and magnesium. It’s one of a few plant-based complete proteins. Did you know it’s a relative of Swiss chard, spinach and beets? This take on middle eastern tabbouleh pairs great with lamb.
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This is one of my favorite ways to use us all of the organic vegetables from our weekly CSA box. It’s extra nourishing with bone broth.
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This chia pudding is simple to prepare, gluten-free and dairy-free. It makes a powerhouse breakfast, and you can even call it dessert. I love it, and so does my little girl!
Chocolate Chia Pudding⎢Gluten-free & Dairy-free Read More »
This recipe was taught to me by our beautiful friends from England. It makes a flavorful dish that goes well with almost anything. I usually serve it with salmon or chicken and a big helping of green beans.
Indian Spiced Potatoes Read More »
This is such a nourishing soup for fall. I’ve made a double batch and stored most of it in the freezer so I can enjoy this postpartum as the weather cools down. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free and perfectly creamy. It’s also easy enough to make on a weeknight.
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I’m on a mission to come up with some perfect smoothie blends for my daughter and me. This one is a winner! Spinach adds a beautiful bright green color, but you can’t taste it at all when pineapple is involved.
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This hits the spot when you want a semi-sweet milkshake. Sans milk. The hemp hearts provide a good amount of omegas and some protein. Hemp protein power provides added protein and fiber. Cashew butter provides some added health fats and minerals.
Dairy-free Banana Nut Milkshake Read More »
This smoothie is loaded with vegetables, but still manages to taste good. Even my 4 year old thinks so! Apple does a much better job of hiding the kale flavor than cherries or berries do. But apple is more fibrous, so to improve the texture, this smoothie needs more water and ice.
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I call this one Berry Glad You Can’t Taste The Cabbage. Ha. I swear, you can’t! Why cabbage? Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables are good sources of glucosinolates that hydrolyze to indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanate. Both are researched in cancer prevention, especially hormone-sensitive cancers. They’re also great for metabolic detoxification and liver support.
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This recipe is a simple, healthy and colorful way to get another vegetable on the dinner table. Cauliflower, turmeric and sesame seeds have wonderful health benefits. You can read more about that in my post on nutrition and detoxification.
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