Food & Recipes

This salad is a perfect vegetarian dish for an energizing lunch or dinner. Enjoy by itself or with a glass of red wine and piece of toast!  -1 cup baby spinach -1/5 block of extra firm tofu, cooked* (*recipe for my Italian Herbed Style Tofu here) -1/4 c chopped walnuts  -1/2 small apple, chopped -1/2 […]

I invented this smoothie this a.m. for breakfast because we were running low on food in n the fridge. I threw together a few ingredients, blended them up and voila: we have a perfect, rich ‘n’ flavorful smoothie for fall. -1 cup light chocolate soymilk (or chocolate almond milk)-1 medium banana -handul frozen strawberries (about

I made this tonight for dinner with some random veggies in my fridge and leftover brown rice from the night before, and it was extremely delicious and filling. Enjoy! *Vegetarian -1/2 cup brown rice, cooked -1/4 cup broccoli, frozen -1/4 cup onion, chopped -1/2 diced zucchini -1 egg -2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil -Salt 

When I was in Italy several years ago, almost every day I would order a Caprese salad for lunch or dinner. More simply put: fresh tomato, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and some salt and pepper. Absolute perfection. Well, this morning I had that authentic Italian craving, so I whipped up an omelet, Italian

OK, so I’m addicted to several things in life: exercising, coffee (although I’m trying to slowly ween off of that one), reading magazines, peanut butter, dark chocolate, and yes–now sweet potatoes. They are just the perfect, most cheap vegetable (about 50 cents for a medium one) and you can do oh so much with them!

This is a quick ‘n’ easy dinner option that I created while living in my apartment in college. But, don’t be fooled. Just ’cause it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s not absolutely delicious as well! Ingredients: – 1/2 red onion, sliced -1 package learn or extra lean ground turkey burger -1 yellow squash -1 zucchini -1

I invented this recipe because I am absolutely obsessed with Whole Food’s Mediterranean Herb Tofu, and wanted to attempt making it…Lets just say, it came pretty close to the real deal and it’s absolutely delicious. This protein-packed recipe is great for both vegetarians and meat lovers alike! Ingredients: -1 package extra firm tofu -2-4 TB

This is a pasta dish my mom swears by in the summer months because it’s easy, healthy and super fresh! Try it out tonight for dinner, either cold or hot (we serve it hot!) and be creative if you want, substituting different veggies and pasta varieties. Enjoy! Ingredients: -1 box whole wheat pasta (Use rice

I made this for breakfast today, and it was absolutely delicious! My mom kept shouting from the other room, asking what smelt so good. Well, it was this wonderful omelet that I will now share with you! Ingredients: -1 TB olive oil for greasing the pan  -2 medium to large sized eggs -1/8 to 1/4

This is perfect for those days when ya just need a quick bite when your heading out the door, or even when you simply want to eat a lighter meal. I had this for dinner tonight and it was delicious and satisfying! Ingredients: -2 TB organic almond butter (I like chunky!) -cinnamon  -brown rice wrap