Sweet N’ Savory Guacamole Cookies

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Sound crazy?? Well Avocado and lime are like the creamy and tangy in any successful tea cookie combo. Add in the creaminess of the cream cheese, sweetness of the powdered sugar & sea salt to draw out the “dulce” and you’ve got a fluffy, light and unique treat. You’ll be surprised at how it rivals [...]

Southwestern Tortilla Soup

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It’s still chilly outside and a steaming, hearty bowl of soup can really hit the spot. Make it a festive night in with this zesty vegan and gluten free tortilla soup! Easy and delicious, be sure to make a big batch so you can just heat and eat for lunch the next day! Yum! 9 [...]

Easy Garlic Sage Cashew Cream Sauce

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Sauces transform any dish. But the creamiest, most tasty sauces are laden with fatty creams, oils and glutenous nightmares like flour or starch to thicken them. However, cashews make for an incredible base to cream sauces, be they savory or sweet, and are actually good for you. Packed with protein and good fats to keep [...]

Kiss The Cook: Sexy Valentine’s Day Recipes

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You want a romantic evening but you don’t want to deal with reservations. You want to knock your socks off of your valentine with your mad, slick kitchen skills. Well this menu will be your chance to shine and get your romance on. Check out past menus in case you want to mix and match [...]

Super Bowl Yum-Day Recipes!

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The holidays are behind us but an all American tradition is coming up quick, Super Bowl Sunday! No matter if you actually watch the game or are just there for the commercials, the best part (at least for me) is the food!  It’s the centerpiece of the party and a bottomless pit of mindless eating [...]

Vegetable and Herb Cauliflower Tabbouleh

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Tabbouleh is always a fabulous picnic or party side dish. Light and fresh and and healthy. But for those who are looking for an even healthier version, try substituting the Bulgar wheat and grains for cauliflower. My vogue veggie of the month, this is a fun, crunchy and tasty spin on a middle eastern favorite! [...]

Pesto Raw-sta Primavera

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Looking to get all the flavor and satisfaction from your favorite pasta but looking to cut out the calories and starch? Eat all the pasta you want with this raw zucchini pasta! It’s easy, colorful, full of flavor and best of all, mega healthy! Leave the guilt behind and indulge in this yummalicious new way [...]

Garlicky Mashed Cauliflower “Potatoes”

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It’s the new year and you’re looking for ways to eat your favorite foods in a healthier, lower calorie way. Well, if mashed potatoes are a weakness, you’ll love this veggier, less carbier alternative to your favorite comfort food! Even if you scoff at cauliflower, you’ll never know that this dish isn’t made from a [...]

Colombian Arepas

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Having just spent the holidays with my family, arepas are still fresh in my mind! For breakfast or to sop up some yummy veggie soup, these corn meal, cheese filled cakes are a little slice of heaven. Straight from the pages of my newest cookbook, The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen, check out the easy how-to [...]

New Year’s Nibbles: Healthy and Delicious Party Food

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It’s the last big party of the year, or the 1st big one of next year, depending on how you look at it. Either way, it’s time for a grand fete and that means yummy food!  Impress your guests this year with these awesome finger foods to get the new year started on a tasty [...]