Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! How I love pizza! I truly do! Pizza is one of my favorite things to chow down on! I’m a total carboholic and cheese fanatic, so with pizza, I get the best of both worlds. Also, you get to be creative with pizza and top it with whatever your heart desires, and these past few weeks we’ve been desiring roasted broccoli rabe! That’s not such a bad thing, right?
So I use shredded chicken all the time, and not just for recipes that require it. Shredded chicken is incredibly versatile, so it doesn’t hurt to keep some on hand for those times when you’re in a pinch and you need a quick meal. I keep it handy in the fridge for sandwiches, salad toppers, soups and quesadillas throughout the week. It’s so handy to have shredded chicken ready to go for those last-minute “what do I make for dinner or lunch” meals. You can toss shredded chicken into anything from pastas to soups and tacos, therefore making a simple and quick weeknight dinner!
The combination of pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives is amazing! It’s the perfect pasta to bring to a picnic or potluck, and an easy weeknight dinner as it can be made ahead of time. I love it when I can come home after a busy day, open the fridge and have dinner all ready to go. All you have to do is pair this pasta with a salad and a baguette, and you have yourself the perfect meal for a hot summer night.
Farro is a bit like kale in the sense that it sits well for 3 days and makes the perfect make-ahead lunch, dinner or potluck picnic fare. I love the chewy and nutty flavor of the farro paired with the sweetness of the dried cranberries, dates and champagne vinaigrette. The Marcona almonds and Manchego cheese help balance out all that sweetness.
Easter is just around the corner and this ham and gruyere stuffed french toast is the perfect entrée for Easter brunch or dinner. Actually in my opinion, this stuffed toast is good anytime of year and anytime of day. I baked this up the other night for dinner and it was amazing, and needless to say it got the double thumbs up from both of the kids.
This is the perfect weeknight chicken recipe folks. The marinade comes together in a flash and can be made ahead in the morning, so when you get home from work or just from a long busy day, all you have to do is roast up the chicken. Yippee! The chicken takes under 30 minutes to roast up to perfection, but tastes like a chicken that has been cooking for hours.
What makes this wrap so good? Well, you take our favorite avocado-tahini dip, mix it in with some quinoa, black beans, a bit of melted Monterey jack and feta, throw in some sliced avocado, some spinach leaves, and wrap it all in a whole-grain tortilla, and oh my goodness, you have yourself one amazing wrap that’s not only healthy, but full of flavor.
I’ve been making lots of soup lately. When my life is in disarray, making soup calms, grounds and comforts me. There’s just something so comforting about sipping a warm bowl of soup on a cool winters night, and nothing says comfort like chicken noodle soup right?
This is hands down my GO-TO bolognese! It’s seriously the perfect and tastiest bolognese for those busy weeknights, as it takes under 45 minutes start to finish, but the sauce tastes like a sauce that’s been cooking on your stove top all day, not for just 30 minutes.
Jump to recipe Today I’m giving you all a tasty, healthy, easy, family approved and under 30 minute weeknight pasta (whew, that was a mouthful)!
Chickpea flour pancakes (socca). Socca is basically a savory gluten-free, vegan pancake made from chickpea flour.
Comment ‘chickpea’ and I’ll DM you the recipe link!
These are also one of the simplest pancakes to make, as they require 4 pantry ingredients, chickpea flour, water, avocado oil and salt. These pancakes are also great for those on a candida cleanse.
I make these pancakes all the time and top with just about anything you would top a tortilla with. I love them topped with a smashed avocado, hemp seeds and furikake. I also use them as a wrap for BLT’s, scrambled eggs, and even for taco Tuesday.
#socca #chickpea #savorypancakes #glutenfreepancakes #glutenfreetortillas #glutenfreebread #candida #candidafriendly #candidadiet #candidafriendly
Easy hack to pack salad 🥬 and dressing for work, or for school lunches. Recycle those old spice jars, as they’re the perfect size for a serving of dressing and don’t leak. 🙌🏻
Comment ‘green’ if you want the DF green goddess dressing recipe.
Dairy free green goddess dressing. This is my dairy free, vegan take on a green goddess dressing. I wanted to create a tasty dairy free version, while focusing on keeping the ingredients ultra clean, so I used a coconut based yogurt @cocojune_organic that doesn’t contain gums, or other ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Comment “green” and I’ll DM you the recipe link.
The result, we love this dressing and have been making it on repeat. I love how creamy and vibrant this dressing is and how it coats each piece of lettuce. I also love how interchangeable the herbs are. You can truly use what you have on hand.
This dressing isn’t just for salads, you can use as a dip for veggies, (Eli love to dip carrot 🥕 sticks in this dressing) sweet potato fries, or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless. 💕
#greengoddessdressing #greengoddesssalad #greengoddess #healthyfood #saladdressing #dairyfreesalad #dairyfreerecipes #vegandressing #vegansalad #salad #healthysalad #healthysalads
How to make nettle tea using a French press. Recipe 👇
I got this genius idea from my naturopath. This is herbal medicine for your body. I love brewing tea this way because I get big batch of tea in under 10 minutes. This tea is naturally caffeine-free, so you can add it to your daily water intake. Nettle is like drinking a potent green juice, and the zing of peppermint gives a kick of flavor. I love adding a pod of @kovikai organic fresh pressed turmeric for some anti-inflammatory benefits.
I drink this tea all morning and sometimes add a teaspoon of local raw honey to help with seasonal allergies. Drink it hot, then warm or pour over ice for a refreshing iced tea!
Healing benefits of Nettle:
Nettle has a mild spinach-like taste and is a highly nutritious infusion that supports your body physically. Nettle is high in vitamin K. A good source of vitamin A, calcium and magnesium. Nettle also offers anti-inflammatory benefits, high in antioxidants, supports bone health, has skin-healing properties and helps with seasonal allergies. Nettle is great when you feel worn out and drained.
Healing benefits of Peppermint:
Peppermint helps with digestion, boosts focus, and can help relieve tension headaches and migraines and may help with seasonal allergies.
Recipe: (you can use more or less of any of the below)
5-6 cups hot filtered water
3 tablespoons Nettle leaf tea
2 tablespoons peppermint
Optional 1 pod @kovikai turmeric
Directions:
Add teas to carafe. Pour hot water into the carafe, slowly lower the plunger to the bottom. Let tea brew for 5-7 minutes, or more depending on how strong you like your tea. Pour tea into a heat proof container and enjoy!
You can find nettle loose leaf tea on Amazon if your local grocery store doesn’t have loose tea. Nettle can also be called stinging nettle.
#nettletea #healingtea #nettleleaf #nettle #antiinflammatoryfood #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorytea #herbalmedicine #herbaltea
Here’s the perfect snack for those of you trying to cut back on refined sugar. These healthy no bake cacao oat bars are super addicting, once you have a bite, you just can’t stop.
Comment ‘oat bars’ and I’ll DM you the recipe.
They’re made with whole food ingredients like:
Almond butter
Maple syrup
walnuts
Raw cacao wafers
Hemp seeds
Gf oats
Unsweetened coconut
Coconut oil
They’re loaded with protein, healthy fats and antioxidants, making them the perfect snack.
They’re DF, GF and refined sugar free. I love having these on hand for that afternoon, or post lunch craving. They hit the spot perfectly. #healthy #healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnack #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #healthydesserts #healthydessert #healthydessertrecipes #healthysnackrecipes
How to wash and store romaine lettuce. You can do this with any fresh organic lettuce. 🥬
Fresh organic lettuce tastes so much better than the pre-washed boxed, or bagged versions.
Yes, it takes time, but it’s worth it! Do this when you get back from the grocery store. It will keep lettuce fresh for a week or more.
Also, don’t wash lettuce in the sink. I took a serve safe class in natural chef school and our sinks are not fit to wash greens, as they are full of bacteria. Use a clean bowl instead. Also, feel free to wrap lettuce in a flour sack towel as well. Happy salad!🩷
#lettuce #salad #marinmamacooks #howto #tipsandtricks #quickandhealthy #mealprepping #asmr #mealprep #saladprep #asmrfood #asmrfoodsounds
Chickpea flour pancakes (socca). Socca is basically a savory gluten-free, vegan pancake made from chickpea flour.
Comment ‘chickpea’ and I’ll DM you the recipe link!
These are also one of the simplest pancakes to make, as they require 4 pantry ingredients, chickpea flour, water, avocado oil and salt. These pancakes are also great for those on a candida cleanse.
I make these pancakes all the time and top with just about anything you would top a tortilla with. I love them topped with a smashed avocado, hemp seeds and furikake. I also use them as a wrap for BLT’s, scrambled eggs, and even for taco Tuesday.
#socca #chickpea #savorypancakes #glutenfreepancakes #glutenfreetortillas #glutenfreebread #candida #candidafriendly #candidadiet #candidafriendly
Easy hack to pack salad 🥬 and dressing for work, or for school lunches. Recycle those old spice jars, as they’re the perfect size for a serving of dressing and don’t leak. 🙌🏻
Comment ‘green’ if you want the DF green goddess dressing recipe.
Dairy free green goddess dressing. This is my dairy free, vegan take on a green goddess dressing. I wanted to create a tasty dairy free version, while focusing on keeping the ingredients ultra clean, so I used a coconut based yogurt @cocojune_organic that doesn’t contain gums, or other ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Comment “green” and I’ll DM you the recipe link.
The result, we love this dressing and have been making it on repeat. I love how creamy and vibrant this dressing is and how it coats each piece of lettuce. I also love how interchangeable the herbs are. You can truly use what you have on hand.
This dressing isn’t just for salads, you can use as a dip for veggies, (Eli love to dip carrot 🥕 sticks in this dressing) sweet potato fries, or drizzle over grilled or roasted chicken. The possibilities are endless. 💕
#greengoddessdressing #greengoddesssalad #greengoddess #healthyfood #saladdressing #dairyfreesalad #dairyfreerecipes #vegandressing #vegansalad #salad #healthysalad #healthysalads
How to make nettle tea using a French press. Recipe 👇
I got this genius idea from my naturopath. This is herbal medicine for your body. I love brewing tea this way because I get big batch of tea in under 10 minutes. This tea is naturally caffeine-free, so you can add it to your daily water intake. Nettle is like drinking a potent green juice, and the zing of peppermint gives a kick of flavor. I love adding a pod of @kovikai organic fresh pressed turmeric for some anti-inflammatory benefits.
I drink this tea all morning and sometimes add a teaspoon of local raw honey to help with seasonal allergies. Drink it hot, then warm or pour over ice for a refreshing iced tea!
Healing benefits of Nettle:
Nettle has a mild spinach-like taste and is a highly nutritious infusion that supports your body physically. Nettle is high in vitamin K. A good source of vitamin A, calcium and magnesium. Nettle also offers anti-inflammatory benefits, high in antioxidants, supports bone health, has skin-healing properties and helps with seasonal allergies. Nettle is great when you feel worn out and drained.
Healing benefits of Peppermint:
Peppermint helps with digestion, boosts focus, and can help relieve tension headaches and migraines and may help with seasonal allergies.
Recipe: (you can use more or less of any of the below)
5-6 cups hot filtered water
3 tablespoons Nettle leaf tea
2 tablespoons peppermint
Optional 1 pod @kovikai turmeric
Directions:
Add teas to carafe. Pour hot water into the carafe, slowly lower the plunger to the bottom. Let tea brew for 5-7 minutes, or more depending on how strong you like your tea. Pour tea into a heat proof container and enjoy!
You can find nettle loose leaf tea on Amazon if your local grocery store doesn’t have loose tea. Nettle can also be called stinging nettle.
#nettletea #healingtea #nettleleaf #nettle #antiinflammatoryfood #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorytea #herbalmedicine #herbaltea
Here’s the perfect snack for those of you trying to cut back on refined sugar. These healthy no bake cacao oat bars are super addicting, once you have a bite, you just can’t stop.
Comment ‘oat bars’ and I’ll DM you the recipe.
They’re made with whole food ingredients like:
Almond butter
Maple syrup
walnuts
Raw cacao wafers
Hemp seeds
Gf oats
Unsweetened coconut
Coconut oil
They’re loaded with protein, healthy fats and antioxidants, making them the perfect snack.
They’re DF, GF and refined sugar free. I love having these on hand for that afternoon, or post lunch craving. They hit the spot perfectly. #healthy #healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnack #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #healthydesserts #healthydessert #healthydessertrecipes #healthysnackrecipes
How to wash and store romaine lettuce. You can do this with any fresh organic lettuce. 🥬
Fresh organic lettuce tastes so much better than the pre-washed boxed, or bagged versions.
Yes, it takes time, but it’s worth it! Do this when you get back from the grocery store. It will keep lettuce fresh for a week or more.
Also, don’t wash lettuce in the sink. I took a serve safe class in natural chef school and our sinks are not fit to wash greens, as they are full of bacteria. Use a clean bowl instead. Also, feel free to wrap lettuce in a flour sack towel as well. Happy salad!🩷
#lettuce #salad #marinmamacooks #howto #tipsandtricks #quickandhealthy #mealprepping #asmr #mealprep #saladprep #asmrfood #asmrfoodsounds
