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Warming Winter Smoothie

Straight on image of two glasses of warming winter green smoothie with carrot, zucchini, spinach, and turmeric garnish

Do you ever miss smoothies in the wintertime? I do.

I love the nutrition smoothies provide, but often find they’re too cooling and can even slow my digestion down when colder weather arrives.

After doing some research on the ancient practice of Ayurveda, I discovered there are a few ways to “warm” your smoothie so it’s not so cooling to your body, which is perfect when you’re already battling colder temps but still want your daily dose of greens. Let me show you how.

Overhead image of warming winter smoothie ingredients, including banana, spinach, zucchini, carrot, and protein powder Read more →

22 Comments 10 ingredients or less, 15 minutes or less, Beverage, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Bake, Oil-Free, One Bowl, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Smoothie, Snacks, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

My Go-To Guacamole

Overhead image of guacamole in a white bowl and a hand scooping some guacamole with a chip

Over the years I've made dozens of batches of guacamole at home, each one a little different and more nuanced than the last. I've tried varying quantities of ingredients, using limes vs. lemons, playing with different spices and textures, and I'm ... Read more →

15 Comments 10 ingredients or less, 15 minutes or less, Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Dip, Fall, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Latin-Inspired, Mexican-Inspired, No Bake, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, One Bowl, Raw, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Sauce, Snacks, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

Easy DIY Harissa Paste

Straight on image of harissa paste in a white dish on a metal tray with garlic in the background

Have you ever seen a recipe that called for "harissa paste," but weren't sure what it was? I've been there. In my earlier days of cooking I used to either skip it altogether, or substitute with whatever hot sauce I had on hand. Fast forward to now, ... Read more →

7 Comments 30 minutes or less, Dairy-Free, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Helpful How-tos, North African-Inspired, Nut-Free, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Sauce, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

Easy 1-Pot Black Bean Soup

Overhead image of two bowls of black bean soup with rice, a blue towel and spoon on the side, and small cutting board with ingredients

In college I subsisted on cafe lunches to power me through writing papers and studying for tests. Panera was a frequent stop of mine since they had salads and soups and SO much coffee. One of my go-to's was their black bean soup and I've had it in ... Read more →

86 Comments 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes or less, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Entree, Fall, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Mexican-Inspired, No Bake, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, One Bowl, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Savory, Sides, Soup, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

5-Minute Mushroom Latte (2 Ways!)

Hot cacao mushroom lattes on a cutting board with small spoon holding cacao powder in front and mushrooms near the back

If you're like me, you're just getting your feet wet in the world of medicinal and adaptogenic mushrooms. Until recently, I never would've dreamed of putting mushrooms anywhere near my coffee or hot chocolate, but now I'm putting them in my morning ... Read more →

33 Comments 15 minutes or less, 7 ingredients or less, Beverage, Fall, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Bake, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, One Bowl, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

30-Minute Tempeh Stir-Fry

Plate and skillet filled with Vegetable Tempeh Stir Fry for a gluten-free vegan dinner

Everyone needs a good, classic stir fry recipe in their back pocket for quick lunches and dinners, and I think this should be the one. It comes together in just 30 minutes, uses up leftover grains and vegetables from the week, is rich in protein and ... Read more →

80 Comments 30 minutes or less, Asian-Inspired, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Entree, Fall, Gluten Free, No Bake, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Savory, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Overhead image of a green salad with carrots tomato and onion and lemon vinaigrette with tongs tossing the salad

Every cook should know how to make a simple side salad and lemon vinaigrette. It's the easy side dish to pair with just about any entrée, comes together in 10 minutes with simple ingredients, and is incredibly versatile. Let me show you how it's ... Read more →

18 Comments 10 ingredients or less, 15 minutes or less, Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Bake, Nut-Free, One Bowl, Raw, Recipes, Refined Sugar-Free, Salad, Savory, Sides, Soy-Free, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Winter

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