Radish, Apple and Parsnip Salad

This cooling summertime salad is a perfect compliment to any meal.  Today for lunch I prepared this radish salad atop a mixture of leftover whole grains; brown rice and quinoa.  For a fresh dinner idea, this salad also pairs well alongside grilled tempeh or tuna steak. Ingredients Salad: 4 radishes, thinly sliced 4 parsnips, thinly sliced 2 … Continued

White Bean, Spinach and Tomato Risotto

 This is such a fabulous recipe.  I often recommend it to my clients as as a dinner, and again for lunch left-overs the next day! If you’re simply just looking for a side dish–this recipe can easily be paired with a protein source such as Fish, Chicken and Turkey for a well-rounded, healthy meal!   Ingredients 1 cup cooked risotto … Continued

Not Your Average Pizza

This title says it all…I promise you, this is NOT your average Pizza…Give it a whirl and let me know your thoughts!  This is an easy recipe that can be prepared within minutes.  Simply purchase fresh wraps from your local health food store and top with your desired amount of the ingredients below. Ingredients 1 Wrap of … Continued

Simply Satisfying Swaps

Here are a few tricks of the trade from my healthy kitchen to yours…read on for some great alternatives to your pantry staples.   Swap your traditional mayo for plain Greek yogurt.  My favorite brands are Chobiani, Fage and Siggi’s.  These yogurts are a perfect substitution to mix into your typical tuna salad or spread onto your sandwich.  Moreover, Greek yogurt is … Continued

Curried Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Dressing

The simplicity of this versatile dish is amazing-especially when dressed with my Yogurt Dressing.  These chickpeas serve up beautifully hot, cold or at room temperature. Ingredients 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 Tbsp. Curry Powder 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp. Grain Mustard Dash of Garlic Powder Dash of Onion Powder Dash of Paprika … Continued

Pumpkin Pizza

This pizza is delicious and packs a nutritious punch, as well.  Pumpkin is full of immunity-boosting vitamin A! Ingredients Wrap or Pizza dough of choice (Whole Wheat/Gluten Free) 1 can Canned Pumpkin Pumpkin Seeds Spinach Dried Cranberries Balsamic Vinegar Vegan “Parmesan Cheese” Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees Simply spread pizza dough or wrap onto foil … Continued