I love anything with a crunchy bottom and when I know I’m eating something made from whole foods with minimal ingredients, it makes me even happier. I love to experience with different recipes and I feel that with this combination, I hit the jackpot! In...
This salad is so versatile and so delicious, it is perfect for any holiday party you may be hosting! I think it’s important to get into the habit of serving salads in our holiday meals. Every year, I realize that people are looking for freshness and...
Its fall and leeks are very much present in grocery stores and farmers markets as well. Butternut squash and other squashes are also very popular and so it’s the season for butternut squash soup. I know, there are recipes everywhere to make this delicious soup...
I love zucchini! I make zoodles (zucchini noodles instead of pasta), I make zucchini omelets, zucchini muffins, I grill it, saute it or roast it in the oven. I’ve made zucchini fritters in the past but for some reason, in my mind, I remembered it...
Hummus is such a versatile spread and I love using it to enhance any meal. Throw in some avocado and cilantro and to me it becomes a decadent treat. I love making homemade hummus because I can choose to add no oil since tahini and...
I love nachos! I love guacamole! I love salsa! But my body doesn’t love it when I indulge in a plate of traditional nachos. Maybe it’s because I can’t stop myself, maybe it’s because the traditional dish is oily, cheesy and just plain heavy. But...
This is a fun and healthy vegan, gluten free, appetizer. It’s also delicious and beautiful and if you use only green and red veggie sticks, it also makes for a good holiday theme. Ingredients (for approximately 16 little shooter glasses) For the black bean hummus: 1 can...
You can use the ghee to cook with as it has a high burning temperature or you can even bake with it. Spreading it on bread or crackers is absolutely delicious! Ingredients 1 pound of unsalted butter (preferably organic) Preparation Prepare a few layers of cheesecloth over...
At this time of the year, in my vegetable baskets (from Les Fermes Tournesol), I receive a lot of eggplant, squash, and tomatoes. Therefore I have to be creative in order to use all of these beautiful vegetables. Here is a simple and pretty classic...
Sweet potato is one of the most nutrient dense food available. Its orange flesh is an amazing source of beta-carotene and it also contains many other antioxydants namely, vitamin C. It is also delicious and easy to cook with. It can be eaten as a...
These are amazing!! I mean amazing! My son who is quite a picky one always envies me when I make these for myself. He stands around me and nibbles on the thin vegetable slices that I prepare to make this wrap. Once I am done...