Smoky Orange Hummus is one of my favorite recipes from my new cookbook Deliciously Holistic. If you like the healing foods recipes and tips I give on my blog, you have to get the book. My holistic cookbook takes all the guesswork out of getting healthy with 154 delicious, healing foods recipes and over 50 pages of useful holistic lifestyle tips to help increase your energy and immunity. Hummus is one of my go-to healthy snacks. I also like serving hummus as a tasty appetizer at … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Avocado, and Caramelized Onion Quinoa
May 11, 2013 by · 14 Comments
As a passionate healing foods lover, spring is one of my favorite seasons because of all the fabulous vegetables and fruits that are available. These nutrient-rich foods help rejuvenate and prepare your body for the warm summer months. Delicious, healing foods are truly wonderful and offer huge health benefits and great taste in one package. Today’s tasty recipe is a delectable combination of smoky grilled asparagus, sweet caramelized onions, creamy avocado, peppery watercress, … [Read more...]
Kale, Lentil, and Butternut Squash Soup
March 22, 2013 by · 24 Comments
Spring is officially here! All the colorful flowers and trees are starting to bloom in California and I’m looking forward to enjoying the beauty of the season. I decided to share a hearty soup recipe before I make the switch to lighter fare since it’s still cold in many parts of the world. This delicious soup combines some of my favorite vegetables which nourish and energize your body. I eat soups every week and never tire of them. Soups are so easy to make and they are … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Buckwheat Apple Granola
March 15, 2013 by · 10 Comments
If you adore cereal and are following a gluten-free, grain-free diet, eating breakfast cereals can be challenging. My recipe for gluten-free, grain-free buckwheat apple granola is so delicious you won’t miss regular cereal anymore! Many commercial cereals are filled with gluten, corn syrup, genetically modified ingredients, refined grains, refined sugar, dyes, preservatives, synthetic vitamins, minerals, and chemicals. Check out this ingredient list from a popular … [Read more...]
Avocado Lime Popsicles
February 22, 2013 by · 36 Comments
I have professed my love for avocados on many occasions on my blog so when I got an advanced copy of the fabulous new cookbook, Nourished Kitchen Guide to Grain-free, Dairy-free Baking, Sweets and Treats from Jenny at Nourished Kitchen, and I saw the recipe for avocado lime popsicles, I knew I had to make them and share with all of you! These easy popsicles feature three of my favorite ingredients, lime, avocado, and bananas which are so wonderful together. I just started doing my 5 … [Read more...]
Kale & Five Vegetable Fried Rice
February 19, 2013 by · 6 Comments
All you kale, cabbage, mushroom, onion, ginger, garlic, and fried rice lovers out there, this recipe is for you! Exotic cuisines from around the world are some of my absolute favorite meals. The complex layers of flavor created by the spices, herbs, chilies, and condiments used in these cuisines dance on my tongue and make me feel so happy. Today’s recipe is my healing foods version of vegetable fried rice. I have eaten my share of fried rice made with a variety of different … [Read more...]
Superfoods Spicy Hot Chocolate
February 14, 2013 by · 22 Comments
I’m a chocolate loving woman! Dark chocolate is the one I adore and its rich flavor delivers pure satisfaction! I enjoy using dark chocolate in many of my sweet and savory recipes. One of my favorite recipes using dark chocolate is hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is just one of those ultra creamy chocolate drinks that always bring a smile to everyone’s face. No matter how you’re day is going drinking a cup of hot chocolate makes you feel better. I love curling up in a warm … [Read more...]
Broccoli Basil Cream Soup
January 26, 2013 by · 10 Comments
Its day 3 of our healing whole foods detox cleanse! I’m so excited to share our detox cleanse with all of you and I hope that doing it will help you start on the path to vibrant health and wellness! Broccoli Basil Cream Soup is a day 3 recipe for our 5 day healing whole foods detox cleanse that you will eat for both your lunch and dinner meal. This creamy vegan soup uses walnuts in place of cream to create a delectable soup designed to cleanse, nourish, and rebuild your body. I … [Read more...]
Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
January 24, 2013 by · 20 Comments
Its day 1 of our healing whole foods detox cleanse! I’m so excited to share our detox cleanse with all of you and I hope that doing it will help you start on the path to vibrant health and wellness! I created this yummy chia seed pudding specifically for our 5 day healing whole foods detox cleanse. I really enjoy having a sweet creamy treat that makes me feel good without having to worry about its effect on my health later. This simple recipe is filled with potent superfoods that … [Read more...]
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
January 24, 2013 by · 14 Comments
It's day 1 of our healing whole foods detox cleanse! I’m so excited to share our detox cleanse with all of you and I hope that doing it will help you start on the path to vibrant health and wellness! Carrot Apple Ginger Soup is the first blended vegetable soup recipe created for our 5 day healing whole foods detox cleanse that you will eat for both your lunch and dinner meal. This lovely soup recipe is perfect for satisfying your hunger without making you feel heavy or tired after eating … [Read more...]
