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Category: Healthy Food Recipes

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Roasted Vegetables ‘Tis the season of Autumn! Falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days – What better time to fire up the oven and roast vegetables! Ingredients 1 Beet 1/4 Celery Root 2 Red Onions 1 pound Butternut Squash 4 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ingredients 12 ounces Short Pasta 1/3 cup Panko 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley (finely chopped) 1 small Onion (finely chopped) Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Cloves Garlic (pressed) 1 cup Cashews 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spice it up! Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger 1 tablespoon Grated Garlic 1 Serrano Pepper (minced) 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil 1 Bell Pepper (any color) (chopped) 1 small Onion (chopped) 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (chopped) 1 large Tomato (chopped) 1/2…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spicy Black Bean Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 medium Yellow Onions (chopped) 3 Celery Ribs (chopped) 1 Large Carrot (chopped) 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 4 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper 2 cups Cooked Black Beans (may be substituted for (1)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Asian Pear and Pink Lady Apple Chicken Salad Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Rosemary Olive Oil 4 tablespoons Honey White Balsamic Vinegar (*amount as desired) 1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Ginger 1/4 teaspoon Salt (*optional) 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Salad 2 Cooked Chicken Breasts (chopped) 1 Asian Pear…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Warm Spice Sweet Potato Salad Swap your rich mayonnaise Potato salad for a healthier summertime classic! Beta carotene and vitamin C rich sweet potatoes improve joint health while ginger and turmeric boast anti-inflammatory benefits and cinnamon helps manage blood sugar. This salad is a triple win! Ingredients 1/3 cup Red…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Breakfast Cookies   Ingredients 6 tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Oat Flour (Blend an equal amount of rolled oats until fine) 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 Organic, Cage-free Egg 1/4 cup Nut or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Zucchini-Parmesan Pancakes Ingredients 2 medium Zucchinis (unpeeled, grated with a box grater) (about 3 cups) 1 small Shallot (minced) (about 1/4 cup) 2 large Eggs (lightly beaten using a fork) 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour (or flour of choice) 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded) 1.5 teaspoons Fresh Thyme (chopped) 1 teaspoon Baking Powder…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Fiber-rich Twist on Traditional Tapioca Pudding Chia Pudding Ingredients 1 cup Cashews (raw) 3 cups Water 1 tablespoon Honey 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extra Pinch of Sea Salt 1/4 cup Chia Seeds Directions Place the cashews and water in a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add the honey,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Kale Soup – Creamy and Quick! Ingredients 4 cup Kale (chopped and stems removed) 1 cup Potato (thinly sliced) 2 tablespoon Onion  (chopped) 4 cup Unsweetened, Plain Almond Milk (or milk of choice) 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste Directions In a medium…