An easy green lentil soup recipe gets creaminess from coconut milk. Perfect for a light, healthy meal. There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup. Potato, broccoli, or even a hearty chili are staples in my household. But one of my favorites is lentil soup, even though let’s face it, lentils don’t seem all [...]
Homemade pistachio butter is the perfect alternative to almond or peanut, and will quickly become a favorite. Nuts are a favorite food of mine. I like them in anything from salads to desserts to snacks. At any given time, I have at least four different kinds of nuts in my pantry. And usually as many [...]
A delectable apple cinnamon smoothie made with tart apples, creamy coconut milk and a touch of honey is a great way to start your day! Most smoothies are made with bananas and berries, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But there are plenty of other fruits that make a delicious healthy smoothie, and one of [...]
Homemade brownie ice cream sandwiches on a hot summer day? Yes, please! While technically it is not yet summer, it sure feels that way around here. We’ve had temps in the low 90’s so far this year, so that means we’re in for a brutal July as far as I can tell. What’s better on [...]
Make everyone happy on a holiday with this easy veggie brat recipe. If you don’t eat meat, a holiday weekend where everyone cooks out is not always a lot of fun. I can’t tell you how many cookouts I’ve been to and subsisted on potato chips and brownies, with maybe some pasta salad. These days, [...]
Coconut chocolate chip cookies are a healthy alternative to traditional and are certain to satisfy a sweet tooth. The world needs a lot of things, but does it need another chocolate chip cookie recipe? Probably not. But I’m going to share this one with you anyway. It’s not your usual caramelized chocolate chip cookie made [...]
For a different way to eat seafood, this hot crab dish is the way to go. There are some foods that you wouldn’t think would go together, and crab and tater tots are two of those foods. But you would be surprised to learn that these two foods go together well. A hot dish, if [...]
This easy Greek pasta salad is always a hit at parties or as a fresh and easy laid-back meal. Pasta salad has never been something I gravitate towards at cookouts or parties. It’s not that I don’t like it necessarily, but most of the time it’s not full of fresh ingredients, uses bottled salad dressing, [...]
Looking for a vegan, no-bake dessert? These easy coconut lime bars are perfection! I’m a big fan of chocolate desserts, but one I’ll almost always choose over chocolate is key lime pie. I like lime in general, especially when it’s paired with coconut. If you look for vegan no-bake dessert bars, you’ll find a lot [...]
An easy barbecue salmon with mango salsa is perfect for a busy weeknight when you want something fresh and healthy. One of my favorite easy meals is a piece of salmon, in one of many ways. It surprises me when people tell me they are scared to cook fish at home because they’re afraid to [...]
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