With hundreds of recipes to choose from some of my readers favorite meatless options include Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes, Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Quinoa Cakes With Hummus.
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 or less! Full of fresh vegetables and loaded with flavor, …
Ready in 5 minutes, this satisfying no-cook avocado toast breakfast is packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats – perfect for busy mornings or an easy lunch. Why is it that so many people skip breakfast? It’s my favorite meal …
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 in full bloom and the stalls are overflowing with gorgeous …
This Greek brown rice salad is given a Mediterranean twist with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives. Greek salad and all of it’s salty, crunchy, creamy, briny goodness is one of my go-to favorite ways to serve …
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, lamb or wrapped in a pita with hummus. Did you …
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 delicious and keep you coming back to them again and …
This fast and easy Italian garden salad recipe is made with your favorite salad greens and crunchy fennel then drizzled with a lemony parmesan vinaigrette for the perfect side dish. You can’t go wrong with a simple salad as a …
A healthy, fresh, vegetarian, spin on the Italian food classic, you’re going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant parmesan. Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook, especially in the summer when I don’t want to add …
Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, these seedy oat and flax granola bars are chewy and delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade granola bars are a fabulous way to pack in whole grains, seeds, fiber, protein, and nutrients …
This feta and spinach egg white omelette is a delicious, low-calorie, protein packed way to start your day. Breakfast is something I usually drink in the form of a smoothie, but I love to eat eggs when I have a …
This vegetarian Middle Eastern pita wrap takes a classic Lebanese salad, some hummus, and yogurt sauce wrapped in pita to create a delicious vegetarian meal. Lemon, garlic, and olive oil runs through my veins, so it probably comes as no …
Overnight steel cut oats are a great make-ahead breakfast idea for busy mornings. No Cooking required. Breakfast isn’t my favorite meal of the day, but it is definitely the most important. When mornings get hectic, it can be easy to …
This crisp and refreshing wedge salad is made with iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and drizzled with a garlicky blue cheese vinaigrette. Salads are a staple in my diet, and are probably on your radar too if you’re looking …
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This Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie is made with cocoa powder and yogurt to make a thick, creamy, and protein-packed smoothie. For a sweet, chocolatey twist on breakfast, I love to use cocoa powder in my smoothies. Paired with the higher …
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 basic foods are the often ones we crave most regularly? …
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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 growing up, a tradition started by my dad when I …
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 are one of my favorite vegetables to serve at dinner, …
This naturally sweetened, green shamrock shake is a guilt-free, healthy version of the McDonald’s favorite. Protein-packed and only 14g of sugar, this shake is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! Spring brings around wonderful memories of the special occasion that …
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 delicious, fresh, and addictive Lebanese salad. Dressing the salad directly …
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 packed with nutrients, there are endless possibilities when it comes …
This cool and creamy cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) is perfect with grilled meats, salmon, or as a side salad with a variety of Lebanese specialties. Cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, …
The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats soak in the fridge to be perfect come morning. We love a good, quick breakfast in my house. With two busy boys approaching their teen years, and my husband and …
This hearty vegetable hash breakfast skillet is packed with peppers, potatoes, and onions then topped with protein-packed eggs cooked-to-order. Whether I serve it for breakfast or dinner, a big skillet of vegetable hash is always a family favorite. Versatile, affordable, …
Zucchini combined with shredded carrots carrots and spices makes these Zucchini Carrot Muffins both moist and full of flavor. Baking is not my forte, but when I do try my hand at it, I frequently make muffins. While they can …
This delicious whole grain salad recipe is made with chewy wheat berries, crunchy veggies and creamy feta. Great warm, cold or room temperature, this whole grain salad is ideal for prepping ahead and enjoying all week long! Eating lots of …
If you’re looking for a dessert cocktail, look no further than this cool, creamy chocolate martini recipe made with Irish cream, chocolate liqueur, and vodka. Today, we are recreating one of my favorite restaurant cocktails – the chocolate martini. Creamy. …
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 home is an easy and fun activity for my family, …
This Berry Ginger Chia Smoothie is packed with protein and the seeds add crunchy texture to this fresh and tasty smoothie. For those who have followed me for a while, you know that my family is a bit smoothie crazy. …
No matter which way you chew it, these wheels of steel peanut butter health cookies are quick, healthy, and delicious. Sweets weren’t something you would often find in my home growing up, but something my mom would make are wheels …
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 smoothie in my glass, there are days that I’ll start …
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 as long as I can remember. And if you’re getting …
This naturally sweet, protein-packed banana raspberry chia smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or sipping on-the-go. Smoothies are one of the easiest and fastest ways of ensuring your body gets all of the nutrients it needs to start the day. …
