It is no secret that I love the many varieties of squash, especially during this time of year! With that said, I thought I would share one of my favorite recipes for simple roasted squash that can be enjoyed on its own, on top of a salad or power bowl, and even as a side…
Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Carrots with Miso-Tahini Dressing
There is something so comforting about roasted vegetables with a creamy sauce. Potatoes and carrots are some of my personal favorites, especially due to their ability to crisp up in the oven. I have found the key to getting perfectly crispy potatoes is evenly spreading the veggies on the pan before roasting so that there…
Healing Spice Roasted Autumn Vegetables with Maple-Tahini Dressing
Although I love to eat potatoes and other starchy/root vegetables all year round in many forms, I have to say that my absolute favorite way to enjoy them is in the form of simple roasted cubes with spices and a deliciously-creamy dressing. Similar to my roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, this has been one of…
Crispy Oven Roasted Potato Fries
There is something so comforting about digging into a seemingly never-ending bowl of potatoes with yummy dipping sauce (ketchup, guacamole, etc.).As much as I love sweet potatoes, I think I may enjoy white potato fries just as much, if not even more! I have cooked countless batches of homemade sweet potato fries over the years,…
Autumn Harvest Quinoa
Autumn. Nothing beats the natural beauty of its vibrant foliage, crisp air, and, most importantly, seasonal produce. From spiced pumpkin baked goods to stuffed acorn squash, it is rare for me to go very long without cooking seasonal produce during the fall. Although it is difficult to choose, I would have to say that butternut…
Massaged Kale Salad
Although I am generally a lover of all things green, it wasn’t until recently that I began to truly appreciate one of the most popular leafy greens- KALE! Kale is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. It is also a source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, calcium, manganese, potassium, iron, and the…
Summer Heirloom Tomato, Avocado and Herb Salad
Today I am grateful to share with you my very first recipe contribution to Mind Body Green! Lately, I have really been loving simple salads with huge flavors. This heirloom tomato and avocado salad is one that I threw together for my mom and I for the first time a few weeks ago, and…
Quinoa Power Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
I have come to the realization that keeping track of my recipes in an organized manner is quite a task! Between my shoeboxes of handwritten recipe cards, the recipes that I have typed into my personal iPad app, and those that I have typed and saved on my computer. Of course, there’s also the “recipes”…
Garlic and Herb Roasted Vegetables
Mmm roasted vegetables. So versatile, so comforting, and so very yummy. Whether they are served as a side dish to a main course, over grains like quinoa, or as the highlight of a pasta dish, they are incredibly nourishing in all forms! Although roasted vegetables are generally tasty regardless of the preparation and cooking methods…
Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Maple-Garlic Tahini Dip
It all started one Thanksgiving evening years ago when I was a young child. My somewhat-picky taste buds left me with my usual bland dinner plate, but something changed that year. I believe it was my mother and cousin who managed to convince me that I simply HAD to try the sweet potato casserole due…
