Mediterranean Stuffed Avocado is avocado at it’s best! A pleasing combination of tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh cucumbers, and juicy pomegranate seeds lightly tossed with herbs, olive oil, and white wine vinegar for a mouthful of goodness with every bite.
Kombucha Mango Smoothie
My Kombucha Mango Smoothie was born out of a serious love for Kombucha. I became a kombucha lover many years ago when I learned to make this precarious beverage. Remembering back to the first time I tasted Kombucha, there was a series of opposing emotions that ran through my mind. At first there was a distinct feeling of absolute disdain …
Jamaican Fruit Salad with Lime and Honey
The Caribbean, known for its beautiful sandy beaches, the lush tropical climate, an abundance of delicious fresh fruit, is a place I would vacation all over again. Jamaica represents the Caribbean lifestyle, influencing the world’s love for Reggae music made famous by Bob Marley, their endearing Jamaican Patois accent, and the Caribbean/Jamaican food. But with tropical fruit, Jamaica has the …
Honey-Mango Smoothie Recipe
Every few years my family vacations in Florida for spring break and the first thing I do when I get there is head to the nearest grocery store for their yellow honey mangoes. Next to the sunshine and beautiful beaches, whipping up a huge batch of morning smoothies with plenty of honey mangoes is at the top of my vacation …
Healthy Asian Coleslaw Recipe
Asian Coleslaw is the newest addition to my spring/summer salad recipe collection. It’s a refreshing detour from the softer lettuce-based salads, especially when you’re in the mood for something crunchy and fresh to pair with a meal or even as the meal itself. I especially love the variety of healthy vegetables you get with every bite. My biggest pet peeve …
Arugula Salad with Zesty Marinated Mushrooms
I don’t know the history of salad or where this brilliant “dish” (if you will) got its start but I’m really glad it became a thing. There are so many wonderful ways to make a good salad with endless ingredients and methods that come together to create a salad that pleases just about every palate on the planet. One of …
Banana Chocolate Collagen Shake
If you haven’t heard by now, amino acids have taken center stage in the world of food and health. The number of people who are actively seeking healthier skin, hair, and nails is growing and so is the number of people who are adding supplements to their daily diets. Because of this, collagen peptides have made their mark on the …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Arugula with Garlic, Ginger, and Tamari Mushrooms
This is a sneak peek recipe from my cookbook, It Begins at the Table! The earthy combination of garlic, ginger, and tamari-soaked mushrooms create a beautiful balance of autumn flavors next to a bed of peppery arugula and gritty Parmigiano-Reggiano. The pungent taste of these mushrooms is incredibly versatile and pair nicely with grilled steak or fish, in a stir …
Energy Blast Breakfast and Snack Granola
I don’t know about you, but for me breakfast feels like the most challenging meal of the day. Maybe it’s just early and the morning coffee hasn’t woken my creative brain quite yet, but consistently coming up with new and inspiring breakfast meal ideas that my family will love and doesn’t leave me with a ton of kitchen clean-up is …