Roasted Golden Beet + Carrot Soup

I’ve really been loving pureed soups lately – they are so soothing on my digestion and as these Manhattan days get a bit cooler, I find myself craving something warm and cozy in a bowl. The days of eating salads are long behind me as this weather makes me want to roast sweet and tender … Continued

Red Velvet Beet Smoothie

This Red Velvet Beet Shake is ideal for a morning smoothie when your body needs an extra oomph from antioxidants. Yes, there are beets in here and they’re raw, not cooked, which makes this shake super easy to make first thing in the morning (or at night for a naturally sweet and healthy dessert)! As … Continued

Mini Tahini Beet Canapes {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

This feature is in partnership with my friends at Crunchmaster. All opinions are my own. How adorable are these little guys? Too cute for words. But, not too cute to eat. These little canapes are perfect for a summer appetizer or mid-afternoon snack. They’re great for entertaining anytime of the year. The best part? Aside … Continued

My Favorite Summer Coleslaw {Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegan}

Finally. A coleslaw without MAYO. Horraayyyyyyy! Raise your hand if you grew up with coleslaw but cannot even stand the taste or the bellyache from mayonnaise. MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. And let me tell you, this is the new 2017 coleslaw. Forget that 1980 junk that you were served back in the day. Goodness Mom, how did I … Continued

Roasted Acorn Squash with Beautiful Clementine Beet Dressing {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy and Soy-Free}

This article was sponsored by Bai. All opinions are my own. Hello September (and Happy Labor Day)! Where did the summer go? It went way too fast, as always! I’m still holding onto the warm weather by sharing today’s recipe with you. This recipe is full of flavor, color and antioxidants to keep you feeling … Continued

Turning Your Life Around with Autoimmune Disease & Superfood Lemon Kale Beet Salad

In the past few years, I’ve learned so much through reading countless books on Lyme disease, PCOS, Detox, Autoimmunity, etc.; working with Integrative M.D.’s; attending conferences and working with people like you. What I didn’t know at 25 (I thought Western medicine was the end all-be all), I know now: We have the power to … Continued

Gluten-Free Agave Parsnip Beet Cake and The Big Green Cookbook Giveaway

Well, I did it again…another incredibly tasty recipe using avocados, beets, parsnips and my favorite nuts … a lil macadamia and a lil hazelnut … This is a fabulous dish for anytime of the year but I thought these ingredients were perfect for this fall harvest season…  Perhaps this dessert will appear on your Thanksgiving … Continued

Watercress Soup with Cilantro n’ Beets

This weekend I created the most delicious summer-time chilling soup.  I tossed together fresh cucumbers and watercress for a cooling feeling, but then decided to add a touch of the Fall by including sweet potatoes and onions…and to polish it off, there’s nothing like the natural sweetness of fresh beets.  This soup is delicious as … Continued

Sweet Beet Hummus

  Here’s a tasty spin on the classic hummus platter… I opted to toss in fresh beets for a sweet flavor without the added sugar. Beets are a wonderful source of folate, potassium, dietary fiber and manganese… This beautiful Beet Hummus is incredibly tasty and pairs well as a dip for crudités, fruits or crackers … Continued

Gluten-Free Red Velvet Pistachio Coconut Muffins

Last night while walking home from work, I passed not one but two Crumbs Bakery’s, which are famous for their cupcakes…one glance into the adorable bakery is all it took for me to scurry home and bake these tasty gluten-free red velvet muffins…I opted for a pinch of coconut and a handful of pistachios to … Continued