Roasted curry chickpeas

Roasted curry chickpeas

These savory, crispy roasted chickpeas will become your new favorite snack. If you make them guests, they'll be gone before the oven cools down. Do yourself a favor and have a second batch cooking up so you won't be sad when the first batch is gone.

Check out the recipe in this post.  

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Roasted zucchini, carrots and chickpeas with cassava wrap

Roasted zucchini, carrots and chickpeas with cassava wrap

The flavors in this wrap explode while satisfying your meatless Monday (or M-T-W-Th-F-Sa-Su) and gluten free needs. This recipe has a few steps but cook time goes by rather quickly, especially after you get the hang of making the tortillas.

 It's delicious and left overs are even better.

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Healthy snack ideas

Healthy snack ideas

Many often ask me for healthy snack ideas. It may take some time to get in a groove to turn to healthy snacks instead of quick, junk convenience foods or not eating at all. When you have an idea of a few healthy options you can plan ahead. Manage weight, energy and health by determining which foods works best for you for a healthy snack.

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Easy zucchini fries (baked and vegan)

Easy zucchini fries (baked and vegan)

As a kid, I loved the zucchini fries from Carl's Jr.  I mean, who doesn't love a crispy outside with a soft middle ;)  I wanted a guilt free rendition of zucchini fries- something that wouldn't give me that greasy, heavy feeling.  Mission accomplished- check out the recipe :)

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Muffin tin eggs recipe

Muffin tin eggs recipe

Eggs in a muffin tin are super simple to make and you can pop them in the oven while you take care of a few other morning needs.

Make ahead eggs are great when you have several mouths to feed or find yourself in a hurry getting out of the door in the morning.

Check out the recipe in this post. 

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The most calming blueberry smoothie you'll ever have

The most calming blueberry smoothie you'll ever have

I can't keep this delicious smoothie recipe to myself!  It's one of those that makes me say, "Um, yum" when I'm drinking it, smile and do a little jig.

Check out this post for the recipe as well as insight on how it can boost your wellness.

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Salmon patties with a kick

Salmon patties with a kick

I grew up on salmon patties.  I recently started making them again for my family since they offer great lean protein and are just as scrumptious as you want them to be.  I changed up my recipe a bit and added a few special herbs and spices.  

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Easy Basil Pesto (Dairy Free/Vegan)

Easy Basil Pesto (Dairy Free/Vegan)

Sometimes you want a break from the same ol' pasta.  Pesto is perfect because you can use it in all of the same ways you would a red sauce.  

I use it as a base to make pizza, over pasta, in eggs and spread on bread for sandwiches. 

Check out this post for an easy, delicious, dairy free basil pesto recipe.

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Crispy roasted curry pumpkin seeds

Crispy roasted curry pumpkin seeds

I was gifted with the most wonderful bag of the best pumpkin seeds I've ever had. After rapid consumption I thought, "well, isn't this the perfect snack to swith things up a bit."

A lover of flavor bursting foods, I wanted to add a little extra kick to the batch I would rush home to make.

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Quinoa with roasted artichokes, zucchini, sundried tomatoes and olives

Quinoa with roasted artichokes, zucchini, sundried tomatoes and olives

Don't you just love Mediterreanean flavors?  I was looking for a dish that would give me lots of good protein with incredible flavors that I love.   So, I thew together a Mediterreanean quinoa recipe that is filling yet light at the same time... perfect for Summer.  

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