Persimmons are a new thing for me. Growing up in the South, I had never even heard of a persimmon until I loved back to Los Angeles for college. N, a born and raised California native, knew of them …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pesto
I’ve noticed recently that I have an obsession with side dishes. Every dish that's catching my eye in magazines, other blogs and Pinterest are salads or dishes overflowing with vegetables and …
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Muffins with Spinach
Halloween just came and went, marking the start of fall and winter entertaining. I love nothing more than to have people over and cook food for them. But let’s be honest, cooking for a party can be a …
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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Batch cooking is one of the most delicious gifts you can give yourself. At the end of a long day, you’re tired and don’t feel like even thinking about what to eat. You open the fridge and see the gift …
Edamame Pea Avocado Dip
This post is in collaboration with The Wellbeing Network. The Wellbeing Network is dedicated to making health and wellness accessible for everyone. Fall is right around the corner. The season will …
Summer Veggie Enchiladas
Even with the last days of summer officially behind us, my farmer’s market and I are still holding on to as much summer produce as we can get. I know that as the weeks progress, the summer squashes, …
Spicy Curried Eggplant
There's nothing I enjoy more than a food challenge. Someone not a big fan of vegetables? Big meat eater with a small serving of vegetables? Think healthy food tastes bad? I want to change their minds. …
Watermelon Mint Jicama Salad
Even though Fall is quickly approaching on the calendar, I’m still holding on to as much of summer (namely the summer produce) as I can. The weather also seems to share my same feelings with the …
Strawberry Mint Chia Pudding
This post is in collaboration with The Wellbeing Network. The Wellbeing Network is dedicated to making health and wellness accessible for everyone. When the farmer’s market is abundant and …
Kale and Tomato Quinoa Bowl
Every once in a while, its time to take a step back and look around. To check in with yourself and see how things are going. I recently stopped and realized that it was time to add a little more …
Baked Beet and Bean Cheeseburger Sliders
Summer is here, and that means burgers. I’m not just looking for any burger, though. I want a healthy burger that will be good for me and taste good. Since a quality grass-feed meat burger is a little …
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Smashed Pea Zucchini Pasta
I was never a big pasta person. When I do eat pasta or noodles, it’s usually in ramen or another Asian dish. I don’t mind it, but it’s never really lit my fire. Noodles made from veggies, on the other …
