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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

June 13, 2016 By Rachel 10 Comments

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Just say “NO” to processed dressing with this incredibly simple, easy-to-make, homemade balsamic vinaigrette that will kick your salad up a notch!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, dressing, Homemade, Honey, Italian, Olive Oil, Salad, Shallots, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette

Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad

May 29, 2016 By Rachel 9 Comments

Shaved Asparagus Pasta Salad

Kick off the summer picnic season with this light and tasty pasta salad that features fresh, seasonal asparagus and a yummy tarragon dressing.

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Asparagus, Healthy, Lemon, Memorial Day, Pasta, Recipes, Salads, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: 4th of July, asparagus, Lemon, linguine, Memorial Day, pasta, Picnic, Salad, tarragon, Vegetarian

Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

May 16, 2016 By Rachel 2 Comments

Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

Learn the secret to tender, delicious pork chops in this fresh recipe that the whole family will love.

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Entrees, Grilling, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Peppers, Pork, Recipes, Stone Fruit, Summer Tagged With: Brine, couscous, Grilling, kid friendly, Peaches, Pork Chops, Salsa, Summer, Tender, Tex-Mex

Carrot Fritters with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

May 1, 2016 By Rachel 8 Comments

Carrot Fritters

If you think the words “fritter” and “good-for-you” can’t go together, this recipe aims to challenge that notion! Loaded with fresh carrots, herbs, and flax, these babies pack a powerful nutritional punch.

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Filed Under: Carrots, Dressings and Sauces, Entrees, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Spring, Vegetarian Tagged With: Carrots, Cuisinart Smart Stick Immersion Blender, cumin, Greek Yogurt, ground flax, Microgreens, Pea Shoots, Spring, Tahini, turmeric, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Arugula Pesto

April 15, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Arugula Pesto

This light and tasty pesto overflows with early-season flavor and is perfect for welcoming the warm spring sunshine.

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Filed Under: Arugula, Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Garlic, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Spring, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Arugula, Garlic, Greens, Italian, Nutritional Yeast, Pesto, Reduced-Fat, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian, Walnuts

Sesame Ginger Salmon and Vegetables

April 4, 2016 By Rachel 2 Comments

Sesame Ginger Salmon and Vegetables

Bring some excitement to your dinner table with a tasty, 30-minute meal that’s accessible for the whole family!

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Filed Under: Asian, Cauliflower, Dairy-Free, Easy, Edamame, Entrees, Healthy, Recipes, Romanesco Broccoli, Seafood, Spring Tagged With: Asian, Carrots, edamame, Ginger, green cauliflower, Quick and Easy, romanesco broccoli, Salmon, sesame, Spring

Baked Garlic & Herb Shoestring Rutabagas

March 19, 2016 By Rachel 19 Comments

Shoestring Baked Rutabagas

Change it up a bit and give the rutabaga the place it deserves at your dinner table with this sweet, savory, and nutritious side dish that’s a breeze to make.

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Filed Under: Garlic, Healthy, Recipes, Rutabaga, Sides, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Garlic, Nutritional Yeast, Parmesan, Parsley, root vegetables, rutabagas, Spiralized, swedes, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Mini Rainbow Fruit Pizzas

March 4, 2016 By Rachel 12 Comments

Healthy Mini Fruit Pizzas

This lightened up version of the traditional fruit pizza uses some surprising ingredients to easily create a fun and colorful good-for-you dessert.

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Filed Under: Blueberries, Dates, Desserts, Grapes, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Kiwi, Oranges, Pineapple, Recipes, Snacks, St. Patrick's Day, Strawberries, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Almond Flour, Cream Cheese, dates, healthy dessert, Honey, kid friendly, No Refined Sugar, Rainbow, St Patrick's Day, Vegetarian

Crock-Pot Vegetable Chili

February 22, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Crock-Pot Vegetable Chili

This thick and naturally sweet and savory Crock-Pot Vegetarian Chili makes for some easy, healthy weeknight comfort food!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, Dairy-Free, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, One Pot, Peppers, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Tomatoes, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: Butternut Squash, Chili, Crock Pot, slow cooker, Vegetarian

Red Lentil Soup

February 16, 2016 By Rachel 6 Comments

Red Lentil Soup

Dream of warm and distant lands as you take in the exotic aromas of this sweet and savory, lightly curried winter soup.

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Soups, Spring, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: Cilantro, Curry, Easy, Healthy, Honey, Moroccan, red lentils, soup, tomato, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Warm Butternut, Red Cabbage, Quinoa, and Almond Salad

February 7, 2016 By Rachel 12 Comments

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This warm winter salad combines filling and colorful vegetables to create a meal that will satisfy and restore your natural glow!

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Filed Under: Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Onions, Recipes, Salads, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: Almond, Butternut, maple syrup, Parsley, Quinoa, Red Cabbage, red onion, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Honey Walnut Red Beet Hummus

January 28, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Honey Walnut Red Beet Hummus

Tame those earthy red beets with this sweet, nutty, and nutritious hummus recipe. It’s a colorful winter treat that won’t disappoint!

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Filed Under: Beets, Dairy-Free, Garbanzo Beans, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Snacks, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Blue Cheese, Chickpeas, Garbanzo Beans, Healthy, Honey, Hummus, Red Beets, snack, Walnut, Wheat Crackers

Sticky Chipotle Cauliflower Wings

January 16, 2016 By Rachel 30 Comments

Sticky Chipotle Cauliflower Wings

Finally, an appetizer that lets you stuff your face without the guilt! These sticky chipotle cauliflower wings are the healthy, low-fat way to cure your junk food cravings!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cauliflower, Dairy-Free, Fall, Healthy, Honey, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Super Bowl Sunday, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Avocado, Baked, Cauliflower, Chipotle, Cilantro, Game Day, Honey, Spicy, Tex-Mex, vegan directions, Vegan Options, Vegetarian

Avocado Lime Yogurt Dipping Dressing

January 13, 2016 By Rachel 30 Comments

Avocado Lime Yogurt Dipping Dressing

If you love smothering veggie sticks or wings in thick, creamy dressing – but don’t love the excess fat and calories – this luscious, vitamin-rich dip is for you!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Avocado, Cinco de Mayo, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Lime, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Super Bowl Sunday, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: avacado, Cilantro, Creamy, Dip, Greek Yogurt, Light, Lime, vegan directions, Vegetarian, veggie dip

Cranberry Orange Granola Bars

January 9, 2016 By Rachel 17 Comments

Cranberry Orange Granola Bars with White Chocolate

Is your sweet tooth getting in the way of your resolutions? These tasty snacks satisfy that craving without making you fall off the wagon!

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Filed Under: Cranberries, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, New Year's Day, Oranges, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Whole Grains, Winter Tagged With: agave, Almond Flour, applesauce, Cranberry, Gluten-Free, Granola, Orange, Pistachios, Rolled Oats, vegan directions, Vegetarian, white chocolate

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