This turkey vegetable soup is perfect for busy weeknights. It's quick, inexpensive, filling, and healthy. I'll show you how to cook it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. Winter has never been my favorite season. I'm not a big fan of the cold, and during grad school winter days were particularly long. I'd get up early and head to school some mornings in the dark, only to return home in the ...
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Dairy Free Basil Cream Sauce (Whole30)
Creamy, dreamy basil cream sauce with no dairy? Believe it! This "alfredo" sauce is made with cauliflower and has two whole cups of fresh basil blended in, so you can make great use of your summer basil harvest! When I first tried Pinch of Yum's cauliflower "Alfredo" sauce, I was blown away. Guys, you really would never know this is a veggie-based sauce. It's so delicious, you can just eat ...
Turmeric Cauliflower Soup (DF, Vegan)
A little bit spicy, a little bit sweet. A little bit of crunch mixed in with a whole lotta creaminess. Yes, my friend, I'm talking about our turmeric cauliflower soup. It's super creamy, but is in fact both vegan and dairy-free! I love a reason to bust out my dutch oven, and what better excuse than a big pot of soup! The base of this soup couldn't be simpler. You'll start out by sautéing ...
Tropical Green Smoothie
With summer right around the corner and temperatures rising, I'm craving lighter, easier meals. This tropical green smoothie definitely fits the bill. This smoothie takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, and only requires a blender. If you've ever been wary of green smoothies, this is a great recipe to try. The spinach is mild enough that the smoothie still tastes fruity and sweet. You can ...
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 ...
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 ...
Popcorn Cauliflower
This recipe comes as a specific request from Ellen and I am excited to share it with you today: my mom's Popcorn Cauliflower! The ingredients are insanely simple: cauliflower, sea salt, and olive oil. That's it! This is all about the roasting, or as my mom calls it - caramelizing with salt. Cauliflower is high in Vitamin C, helps fight inflammation, and improves digestion and ...
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 ...
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles (Whole30 + Paleo)
This recipe was inspired by the bacon-wrapped green bean bundles that my grandmother, Nana, makes for family gatherings. They're usually one of my favorite things on the table -- buttery, salty, sweet, and so bacon-y that you forget there are green beans in there. It sure is delicious, but no one ever said it was good for you. This year for Thanksgiving, I decided to try whipping up a ...
