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Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJanuary 31, 2018

I left a nice pot of Black Bean Soup for Joe before leaving town this weekend. It comes together quickly thanks to canned beans and frozen sweet potatoes but the taste is fresh and delicious and works well as a light meal or side dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2…

Refined-Sugar Free Caipirinhas

Dessert, Drinks, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJanuary 21, 2018

Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça (sugarcane liquor), sugar and lime. It's a smooth, sweet, summer drink perfect for outside picnics and BBQ's. We flipped this recipe by using coconut palm sugar instead of refined sugar, fresh lime juice, and pure Brazilian cachaça! My guilt-free summer drink. Cheers! Ingredients 1.5…

Loaded Sweet Potato Bowls

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJanuary 21, 2018

A light meal or hearty snack. This Loaded Sweet Potato Bowl will make you forget all about the chips! ;) Here's how you can make it at home. Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, thinly sliced (I use my spiralizer) 1 cup organic black beans, washed and strained 1/4 cup organic corn 1/4 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped…

Coconut and Lime Cauliflower “Rice”

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJanuary 21, 2018

During the summer we tend to keep our meals light. In fact, I try not to cook or bake during the week, it's way too hot. Instead, I meal prep on the weekends and keep my time in the kitchen to a minimum. I rather spend time with Joe and Caro on the patio sipping rosé and chatting about our day. Here's a…

Gluten-Free, Baked Falafel Bowls

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedJanuary 21, 2018

Last year, Joe and I traveled to Amsterdam to celebrate his 40th birthday. It was our first International trip without Carolina (thank you, Mom!). We spent 4 lovely days touring the city and enjoying great food. Late night we would stop at a local spot and order one falafel to share. It came on a warm whole wheat pita with lettuce, tomato, and lots…

Cauliflower “Risotto” with Mushrooms

Entrees, Favorites, UncategorizedJanuary 21, 2018

I often crave the creamy and gooey texture of risotto but I don't crave the unhealthy calories and fat that come with it. This past weekend I came across a recipe for vegan mushroom risotto using nutritional yeast as the substitute for Parmesan cheese and thought to give it a try. Typically, risotto takes more time than most dishes I make (or…

Mexican Tostadas with Cashew Sour Cream

Entrees, FavoritesJanuary 19, 2018

There's a Mexican restaurant close to our apartment that makes THE.BEST (!) tostadas. A tostada is just an open face hard shell taco loaded with grilled veggies, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. It's so delicious but so high in calories - yikes! So, we decided to FLIP tostadas at home and this is how we did it. Oh, we…

Healthy Pasta “Alfredo”

Entrees, FavoritesJanuary 8, 2018

I'm surprised there isn't a cauliflower shortage by now but who's complaining, right? These days we can FLIP just about anything by using cauliflower; pizza crusts, taco shells, mashed potato, rice! Cauliflower is low in calories and easy to work with. A totally winner in my book. The other day, I came across a recipe for cauliflower fettuccine "Alfredo" and…