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 …
Vegetarian
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.
Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese & Tomatoes
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 …
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 …
Greek Brown Rice Salad
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 …
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 …
Italian Garden Salad with Fennel
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. …
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
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, …
Seedy Oat and Flax Granola Bars
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 …
Feta and Spinach Egg White Omelette
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, …
Vegetarian Middle Eastern Pita Wrap
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 …
Overnight Steel Cut Oats
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 …
Wedge Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
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, …
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Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie
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 …
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 …
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake (Healthy Copycat)
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! …
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 …
Cucumber Laban (Lebanese Yogurt Sauce)
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 …
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
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 …
Vegetable Hash Breakfast Skillet
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 …
Zucchini Carrot Muffins
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 …
Wheat Berry Salad with Feta
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 …
Chocolate Martini
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 …
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 …
Berry Ginger Chia Smoothie
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, …
Wheels of Steel Peanut Butter Health Cookies
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 …
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 …
Banana Raspberry Chia Smoothie
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 …