Thought spaghetti squash was best left to fall and winter? Not for me. I love a good ‘zoodle’ or spaghetti squash recipe year round. They’re both a great, healthy alternative for pasta. Toss in some fresh parsley and basil, grated parmesan cheese and garlic and you’re set with a flavorful dish. I made a few alterations based on what I…
Until a few weeks ago I had never cooked with lentils before. Now, I’m straight up addicted. Who knew those little guys were so filling? My cousin is the one that introduced me to this chili version and it’s absolutely delicious. I’m normally a big fan of meat in chili, but didn’t even miss it in this one. This makes…
We’re going to start 2015 off on the right (healthy) foot, sound good? The butternut squash and fresh pomegranate seeds add a serious antioxidant punch. Fun little fact for you — butternut squash is actually considered a fruit since it has seeds. Who knew? It offers a dose of fiber and even helps prevent against heart disease thanks to its…
Butternut squash was another one of those items that for some reason or another I had never previously cooked with. When my friend Mallory suggested testing out a new recipe that involved the vegetable I jumped on board. Replacing a creamy, fatty pasta sauce with a fresh veggie option sounded like the perfect healthy (er) meal for a chilly fall…
When I get back in town after a few days of traveling I always crave something that’s filling, but healthy for dinner. Since typical fried rice isn’t the healthiest option, I tested out a new quinoa version. What’s that? Y’all didn’t know I was a fan of quinoa? 😉 This recipe was so.freaking.good . It’s packed with veggies and a drizzle of…
