Summer is my favorite season because that's when the garden starts bumpin' with fresh flowers and tasty veggies - you just can't beat the taste and joy of running out the backdoor to snap a few leaves and fresh veggies for your brunch. Today the zucchinis where alive with the sound of tons of fresh … Continue reading Zucchini Blossom Quinoa
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Piña Colada
One of my favorite drinks in the world is the piña colada, I think it's because I'm such a huge pineapple fan. It's really important to make it with real ingredients though. When you make it fresh at home it's a power drink stocked with tons of good-for-you nutrients. If you buy the mix or … Continue reading Piña Colada
Sea Salt & Sage Squash Fries
I love easy recipes, those are the ones you can adapt into your daily life even after a long day when you don't feel like thinking too hard about what to eat. Instead of grabbing your instant box of whatever, try this easy squash hack instead. Just chop you squash in half, scoop out any … Continue reading Sea Salt & Sage Squash Fries
Chickpea Pasta!
You guys already know that I'm a huge fan of chickpeas. They have everything you need - protein, iron, calcium. You can read Healthy Eating Essential: Chickpeas to learn a little more, but if you're already sold on the magic of chickpeas here's a fun way to eat more of them. There are so many ways … Continue reading Chickpea Pasta!
Kiwi Berry Smoothie
My newest berry obsession is the kiwi berry. It looks just like the big ones, but they are perfectly bite sized and instantly make your meal adorable. Check out this easy fruit smoothie you can whip up in minutes. Ingredients A carton of kiwi berries 1 container of coconut water 1/2 cup almonds Directions … Continue reading Kiwi Berry Smoothie
Roasted Peaches
I love how fruits taste when you roast them, it's like the natural sugars caramelize and evolve into something new and exciting. Peaches have a very special place in my heart, but you could try this same recipe with many different fruits as well and I bet they'd all taste good. INGREDIENTS 4 yellow peaches, … Continue reading Roasted Peaches
Brandied Mushroom Paté
Mushrooms are a miracle food. This recipe calls for porcini and portobello, but feel free to experiment with different variations. If you live near a big city with a large Asian population, you can find an incredible selection of exotic mushrooms at the local Asian market. You'll see things you've never even heard of that … Continue reading Brandied Mushroom Paté
Raw Vegan Cheese Cake with Passion Fruit
Check out this beauty. We love natural, healthy "cheese cake" made with soaked nuts and sweet dates. This one features the sweet zing of passion fruit - the perfect way to brighten your mood on a cold day. Give it a try and let us know what you think. 🙂 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup … Continue reading Raw Vegan Cheese Cake with Passion Fruit
Nutella Ice Cream in a Papaya Berry Bowl
This simple recipe is the ultimate proof that eating well can in fact be easy, delicious, fun and joy-inducing. If you premake the (healthy) Nutella ahead of time, then this dish is ready in about 10 mins and will fill you up with all the energy and vibrancy you need to start your day right … Continue reading Nutella Ice Cream in a Papaya Berry Bowl
Zucchini Cannelloni with Lemon Ricotta Filling
Here's a new and delicious way to eat your veggies by Born Under the Sun. As you may already know I'm a huge fan of zoodles. These are cut much wider and filled standing upright much like the classic Italian dish. The filling and sauce is an incredible work of art as well. Give it a … Continue reading Zucchini Cannelloni with Lemon Ricotta Filling