Mini Sunflower Seed Cranberry Balls {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

I created these mini cranberry balls because I’m feeling super duper sweet this week. Yes, it’s the New Year and the holidays are long gone but I’ve been hearing from many of you that you’re looking for healthy snack ideas and finger food recipes… along with alternatives to desserts and processed bars. So, I listened. … Continued

Holiday Butter Bean Salad with Toasted Sesame Seeds

I have a feeling none of you would wanna come over for this butter beans recipe if you knew how much fun I had making it. I was dancing around my kitchen to 80’s music. Dancing around like that babysitter in Honey I Shrunk The Kids….and I had the bright idea to toast some sesame … Continued

Roasted Brussels Sprout and Cashew Quinoa Salad {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

Brussels sprouts, O’ how I love thee. Quite possibly my favorite veggie. Full of sulfur and amazing for detox, these sprouts have kept me detoxing since the day I was sick a few years ago. I swear I pop about 20 in my mouth a week. I.Can’t.Get.Enough.

The Best Quinoa Salad: Cilantro, Red Bell Pepper and Lemon Balsamic Dressing {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

I made you dinner. Yup. You’re welcome. And, no. It’s not just another quinoa salad recipe. This one is The Best. Hence, the name of the recipe.

Rosemary Almond Flour Crackers {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free}

Addicted. Like seriously addicted. These gluten-free crackers are winners. And if I make these again and finish them all within 24 hours I’m going to remove all the almond flour recipes from my apartment. Not kidding. (p.s. I have a handful of other Grain-Free Crackers in my new book, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, … Continued

Roasted Root Veggies with Toasted Pepitas Detox Bowl

Blah Blah Blah……You know I heart my veggies. And pepitas (aka shelled pumpkin seeds) are my latest obsession. And a pumpkin seed recipe is always a good recipe, according to moi. The crunch is awesome and their mild creamy flavor is a perfect touch. They’re like mini croutons without the wheat. Pretty neat!

Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Pasta {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

I’m gunna let you in on a little secret. I’m a self proclaimed gluten-free pasta recipe fanatic. Actually let’s re-phrase that…I’m an EASY pasta recipe fanatic. Easy is the key word here, folks. There is nothing I love more than making my clients a bowl of whole grain gluten-free pasta filled with tons of veggies … Continued

Black Bean and Tahini Dip {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

Yes this is purple. Not sure how. Or why. But the black bean dip recipe that I was making turned out purple. Black bean recipes don’t usually turn out purple….do they? Hmmmmmmmmm.

White Bean Chia Coconut Salad {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

You need a little color in your life. Especially when it’s the end of October—candy is showing up EVERYWHERE and the sky is turning a gray color. The leaves are falling. And winter is coming. But there’s a way to brighten up your mood and your dinner (or lunch). You CAN create vegetarian dinner ideas … Continued

Confetti Chopped Kale, Walnut and Beet Salad {Raw, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

Finely chopped kale salad recipes are my new thing. I’ve always loved kale but it’s just so darn hard to chew sometimes, isn’t it? Those leaves can be so curly and rough. Yuck.