ONE-pot cornbread: a complete meal.

ONE-pot cornbread: a complete meal.

This One-pot Cornbread is an easy and wholesome meal! I take my favorite cornbread recipe…and then add a bunch of goodies from different food groups to make it a complete meal…black beans for protein, red bells, zuchinni, corn, cilantro, jalapenos and...
baked TOFU: great to have on hand.

baked TOFU: great to have on hand.

Baked tofu is great to have on hand….especially when you have a tasty marinate; they really soak up the flavor. I like baking tofu verses pan frying for several reasons….1. it’s easier :),  2. they all cook to the same consistency,  3.) it requires...
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES.

Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES.

Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES. These are similar to the RICE PATTIES that I LOVE….but a little different :). These little cakes are great to eat with a side of veggies, salad or  soup…as an alternative for a veggie burger patty or just by themselves. They...
smoothies to-GO….

smoothies to-GO….

smoothies to-GO…. Like I mentioned a few posts ago….my husband and I love our smoothies on the road. This a great thing to pack for road trips…a nutritious, filling, tasty, fast and definitely cost-effective alternative to eating out for breakfast or...
Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple.

Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple.

Quinoa Rice Pilaf: my new favorite staple. I’ve been  playing around with this blend of quinoa and rice for the past few weeks…and I have to say that I LOVE it! The quinoa and rice cook really nicely together…the rice gets a little bit more of a...
staying HYDRATED: Indian Limeade.

staying HYDRATED: Indian Limeade.

staying HYDRATED: Indian LIMEade…. Although spring just arrived a few weeks ago here in Northern Cali it already feels like we’ve moved into summer :)…we’ve had temperatures in the high 80’s since last week and staying hydrated is a...
another GREEN DRINK!

another GREEN DRINK!

another GREEN DRINK! A very dear reader sent this recipe in of a morning green drink she makes…THANK YOU for sharing! See below for Ayurvedic recommendations…and feel free to send in any recipes you have and would like to share with the group! ENJOY! ***...
Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy!

Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy!

Kale, Fennel and Hummus Wrap: yummy! So this has definitely been a big hummus week in our household :)….hence all the hummus based recipes… Dawnell Kent, one of our readers (who is also an AMAZING personal trainer) sent in this recipe…I made it last...

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