Raise your hand if you love pesto! Now raise your hand if you're allergic to, or avoiding, nuts... We've got a pretty special recipe just for you! This pumpkin seed pesto is 100% dairy and nut free, AND 100% delicious! I chose to use arugula to add a peppery bite to my pesto. And because -- let's be real -- it was in the fridge! You can use any leafy green that you like. Spinach, mixed ...
Raw Brownie Energy Bites (DF, Vegan)
These delicious brownie energy bites taste like a brownie with none of the guilt! They're dairy-free, vegan, and contain no refined sugar, plus they're raw, so you can take in all the nutrients and natural enzymes in the foods. Major win. I like to eat these 'lil treats as an afternoon snack, a healthy dessert, with a hot cup of joe, or as a pre- or post-workout snack! I chose to ...
Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos (DF, Vegan)
Holy guacamole, these babies are good! If you've ever doubted that a vegan dinner can satisfy, you haven't tried these sweet potato black bean tacos. Even my boyfriend, who is quite the carnivore, was asking for more. There's so much to love about these tacos -- they're loaded with heavy-hitting superfoods like cabbage, sweet potato, black beans, avocados, and pepitas (also known as pumpkin ...
Cauliflower Walnut “Meat” Taco Salad Bowl (Vegan)
Let's taco 'bout how amazing these taco salad bowls are. (Sorry, couldn't help it!) These salad bowls are so pretty and so delicious, no one will notice the "meat" is vegan. Not even your meat-loving boyfriend! I've been seeing more and more variations on taco "meat" substitutes in my instagram feed lately, so I thought I better check it out. And let me just tell you, I am SO glad I ...
Sheet Pan Breakfast Hash
Crispy potatoes, smokey spice, runny yolks, and a bit of sweetness comes together in this easy and gorgeous sheet pan breakfast. This sheet pan breakfast hash is the at-home breakfast of my dreams! And it comes together in a snap on one sheet pan. Perfect for breakfast with weekend guests or on family Saturday mornings. I love this recipe for a lazy Saturday morning or a Sunday brunch. ...
Best Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Bowls
Chicken fajita bowls: all the delicious chicken fajita flavor you're craving with little to no guilt! This recipe is yet another of our Ah-Mazing sheet pan meals (check out Exhibit A and Exhibit B here). No dishes, no problems, am I right?! Like all of my favorite recipes, this one is -- you guessed it -- versatile! You can eat your chicken, onions, and peppers over a chopped salad, ...
Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Tenders with Brussels, + Beets (Whole30 + Paleo)
Guys, this sheet pan chicken is your new weeknight go-to! Everything goes on one half sheet pan, and dinner is served in 30 minutes! This recipe checks the Whole30 and Paleo boxes, and is kid-friendly to boot. There’s nothing fancy about this dinner, and that’s what makes it so great. You can hit up that spin class late after work tonight and still eat a healthy meal at a reasonable ...
Sheet Pan Snapper Amandine + Asparagus (Whole30 + Paleo)
Ah, Snapper Amandine. This recipe, adapted from my mother’s Trout Amandine, is probably my favorite fish preparation. It’s impressive enough that I’ve cooked it for a few first dates, and easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. Mom uses Trout for this recipe. I like it equally with Trout and Snapper, but you can use any flaky white fish you have on hand. Here, I used a large Red Snapper ...
Jeweled Cauliflower Rice (Whole30 + Paleo)
If you've never had Persian or Iranian jeweled rice, you're in for a treat! This delicious side dish is aromatic, fruity, and truly beautiful due to the addition of nuts, berries, orange zest, saffron and spices. It's traditionally served at weddings or large celebrations on big platters. While on the Whole30, I was looking for some fun dishes that would keep me motivated and excited about ...
Our Morning Routine: Things We Can’t Live Without
Curious how we get going every morning? Coffee, obviously! And great tunes help. But there are a few items that have become such a large part of our morning routines, we just can't live without them! Now, we know these are things we could actually live without, but we don't want to. Read on to find out why we love these products, and why they make us feel like our best selves! Ellen: ...
