This Middle Eastern salad features chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs on a bed of whipped tahini for a refreshing salad filled with crunch and color. Every summer about this time I come to the realization that I’ve largely been subsisting off of salads like this Middle Eastern salad. Not that I don’t eat them during...
A rustic gluten-free cherry cake made with almond flour and fresh summer cherries. Simple, unfussy, and perfect for dessert or breakfast the next morning. Gluten-Free Cherry Cake (Cherry Buckle) I generally try to avoid turning on the oven in the summer, but this gluten-free cherry cake is always worth an exception. It's also called a...
Filled with crunchy raw vegetables and served with a cashew dipping sauce, these Thai vegetable wraps make an easy and delicious no-cook meal. Thai Veggie Wraps If you’re looking for a healthy, light, vegetable-filled meal idea then you’ll want to give these Thai wraps a try. Crisp, crunchy and loaded with raw vegetables and fresh...
A fresh arugula and watermelon salad with shaved fennel and a bright green olive vinaigrette. Light, crisp, and ready in 15 minutes. Arugula and Watermelon Salad Watermelon and arugula salads have become a summer staple. Sweet and cooling, watermelon pairs beautifully with savory flavors in a way that feels a little unexpected the first time...
With its refreshing sweet-tart taste this berry and hibiscus shrub is a thirst-quenching, healthier alternative to soda. With the temperature on the rise these days, I’ve been finding myself craving an icy-cold drink to quench my ever increasing thirst with. Of course there’s the usual summer go-tos like lemonade and iced tea but lately it’s been...
These crisp and crunchy gluten-free pesto flavored kale crackers are a cross between kale chips and seed crackers. We go through crackers pretty quickly at my house. Whether paired with a chunk of cheese, a swipe of dip, a spread of nut butter or just eaten plain, crackers are a pantry staple. And since so...
Wondering what to do with all those bags of frozen berries in your freezer? Here are 10 simple and healthy ways to put those berries to good use! My freezer is packed with frozen fruit these days and chances are yours is too. Fresh berries of course are always best when eaten in season, but frozen berries often...
Cool, creamy, and packed with herbs and veggies, this savory yogurt bowl is the perfect light lunch for warm days. Easy to customize and naturally gluten-free and optionally dairy-free. Yogurt has always been a staple in my kitchen—especially the plain, unsweetened kind. I often reach for goat’s milk yogurt, sometimes sheep’s milk, and occasionally a...
These healthy and easy gluten-free and paleo pancakes made in the blender are great for busy mornings. I’m bad at mornings, always have been. It takes me a while to get going when I first get out of bed and while I wait for my brain and body to come online I tend to work...
These dairy-free yogurt parfaits featuring a luscious vegan lemon cream and sweet berry compote are easy to make and perfect for any occasion! I love a recipe that does double duty, one that’s equally good for breakfast as it is for lunch or easy enough to make on a weekday but fancy enough to serve...
These crispy Fruit and Nut Coconut Clusters are the perfect healthy snack! Made with toasted coconut, dried fruit, and nuts, they're naturally sweetened, gluten-free, vegan, and totally satisfying. Easy to make and pantry-friendly – a must-try! 🍍Fruit & Nut Coconut Clusters – Crunchy, Healthy Coconut Snack! Looking for a snack that’s crunchy, naturally sweet, and...
These easy and chewy trail mix cookies are chock-full of everyday favorites like nuts, fruit and chocolate. Gluten-Free Trail Mix Cookies Whether you’re looking for something to do with the kids while they’re at home or feel like treating yourself to something sweet, these trail mix cookies are sure to please. It’s amazing how...