White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Dip
This delicious and healthy white bean and roasted eggplant dip is a flavorful snack or app thanks to roasted eggplant, creamy white beans, garlic, tahini and lemon. My White Bean …
Vegan Recipes
Browse these healthy and delicious vegan recipes that have no meat, eggs or dairy. Reader favorites include Vegan Chickpea Curry, Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream and Vegan Potato Salad.
Slow Cooker Easy Apple Butter
Made with no added sugar, this easy slow cooker apple butter recipe can be prepped in as little as 10 minutes and is scented with cinnamon and other warm fall …
Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Bags
These make-ahead smoothie freezer bags are the perfect solution for a healthy breakfast you can sip and enjoy on-the-go. Simply add water or milk before blending! As a busy working …
Lebanese Eggplant Salad
This chilled Lebanese eggplant salad is made with tender, smoky baked eggplant, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s delicious on its own or served with warm pita bread. I …
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Cuban Black Beans and Rice is a simple, satisfying side dish packed with protein and bursting with Latin flavors like garlic, oregano, and cumin. One of the many reasons I …
Cilantro Margarita
A modern twist on the classic margarita, fresh cilantro adds a fun twist and a bit of freshness to this light and refreshing Cilantro Margarita cocktail recipe. When it comes …
Asian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette
This bright and flavorful Asian Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for stir-fries or Summer grilling. Inspired by classic Asian flavors, it’s healthy, delicious and filling. …
Vegetable Tagine with Chickpeas
This hearty Moroccan-inspired tagine is filled with hearty veggies and chickpeas simmered in a warm and flavorful cinnamon-scented tomato sauce. Delicious served over couscous, this vegetarian main dish is freezer-friendly …
Frozen Mango Margaritas
Sweet and tangy frozen mango margaritas are served with a chili-lime salt-rimmed glass for a spicy kick. Every sip is sweet, sour, spicy and salty! There is nothing quite like …
Zucchini and Green Bean Sauté
A 10 minute side dish for busy weeknights, this zucchini and green bean sauté is healthily made with olive oil and finished with lemon juice. We don’t have a vegetable …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
Dark chocolate and natural peanut butter are melted then drizzled over freshly popped popcorn to create this fun and easy snack or dessert recipe! My kids are popcorn obsessed. Ok …
Greek Roasted Vegetables
These Greek roasted vegetables are a quick and easy vegetarian side dish recipe made with eggplant, potatoes, onions, and other veggies baked until caramelized in olive oil and fresh herbs. …
Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers
These crunchy Japanese quick pickled cucumbers are easy to make and the perfect salty, sweet, and sour low-calorie snack to serve before or with a meal. Pickles are one of …
Lebanese Chopped Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and scallions are tossed with parsley, za’atar, lemon and olive oil in this fresh and healthy Lebanese Chopped Salad recipe. As much as I love a good, …
Cherry Vanilla Vodka Soda
This light and refreshing cherry vanilla vodka soda cocktail recipe is made with vanilla vodka and scented with bright cherry flavor. When it comes to cocktails, I love them light, …
Cucumber Zucchini Salad
This raw cucumber zucchini salad with a lemon basil vinaigrette is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer. Every summer is farmers market heaven in …
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
A healthy version of the chips you buy at the store, baked corn tortilla chips are seasoned with olive oil and spices to create a delicious snack chip. I don’t …
Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
This vibrant apple ginger green smoothie is full of fresh flavors and has plenty of protein to give you lasting energy all day long. Planning is vital when it comes …
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
The perfect cocktail recipe for entertaining or date night-in, these spicy jalapeño margaritas are sweet, sour, and slightly spicy. It should come as no surprise that I’m a fan of …
Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry
Made with fragrant ginger and toasted sesame oil, this quick and easy mixed vegetable stir-fry is ideal for using up whatever veggies you have on hand. Ready in 15 minutes …
Grilled Veggies with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Grilled veggies with lemon herb vinaigrette is a tasty and easy way to dress up a simple dinner side. Summertime means grilling season. It also means the farmer’s market is …
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
This fresh and flavorful Mediterranean chopped salad is made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs tossed in olive oil, za’atar and lemon. Ideal for serving with chicken, salmon, …
Stewed Green Beans
Cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, stewed green beans are a classic side dish and one of the most simple recipes to make at home. Simple recipes can still be …
M’juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)
A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, m’juddarah is a humble dish of lentils and rice topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions. Isn’t it funny how the most simple and …
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Ginger Salad Dressing
This is the healthy version of your Japanese steakhouse favorite! Made with just five simple ingredients, you’re going to love this ginger salad dressing! Sushi Saturday was a weekly occurrence …
Steamed Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Ready in just 5 minutes, these lemon garlic Brussels sprouts are steamed until tender then tossed in a vinaigrette creating the ultimate healthy and delicious side dish recipe. Brussels sprouts …
Middle Eastern Syrian Salad
This flavorful Middle Eastern Syrian Salad is dressed in lemon juice, fresh garlic, olive oil, and mint. I grew up shadowing my Great Aunt Vieve as she would prepare this …
20 Healthy Grain Bowl Recipes
A collection of my favorite healthy grain bowl recipes, including savory, sweet, protein packed and vegetarian! Grain bowls are a fun and easily customizable dinner to make. Fast, versatile, and …
Peanut Butter Drizzled Popcorn
A sweet and salty snack you will be making again and again – nothing is more crowd-pleasing or delicious than peanut butter drizzled popcorn. Movie night from the comfort of …
How To Make Orange Ginger Tea
Loaded in healthy benefits this orange ginger tea can be served hot or cold. A healthy addition to your daily routine! While most mornings you can find me with a …
Spelt Tabbouleh with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
A twist on the traditional dish, spelt tabbouleh with jalapeño vinaigrette has an added chewy texture that pairs perfection with the slightly spicy pepper I have been eating Lebanese tabbouleh for …
Green Detox Smoothie
This immunity-boosting green detox smoothie recipe is packed with vitamins and nutrients to give you long-lasting energy. Want to get a jump start on those new years resolutions? If you’re …