Sometimes you just want comfort food—something warm and rich and delicious that tastes like being hugged feels. For me, however, that craving usually comes when I have the least time to cook. Case in point: Last week, I was surfing through the freezer for something—anything!—to make for dinner, … [Read more...]
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Greetings, veggie lovers (and aspiring veggie lovers)! I'm back from a lengthy blogging break, but it hasn't all been for naught: I've been training in the off season. Feel-Good Food Specifically, I spent some time sprucing up my health—and my cooking skills—at the lovely TrueNorth Health Center … [Read more...]
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
I simply couldn't let Thanksgiving go by without posting my mom's healthy mashed sweet potatoes recipe. My mom is an amazing on-the-fly cook, and ever since she's embraced a whole-food, plant-based diet (and lost over 20 pounds so far! Go Mom!), I've had the benefit of sampling some amazing dishes … [Read more...]
Monster Dip Halloween Veggie Tray
Boo! Meet Frank, the frightful Frankendip. Okay, he's a little more monster (mummy?) than Frankenstein, but Frankendip has a nice ring to it, don't you think? Inspired by this fun post on WholeFoodMommies.com, Frank is a snap to throw together, and can stand up to even the scariest Halloween … [Read more...]
Vegan White Bean Dip
I'm so pleased to share my new go-to white bean dip with you! This dip is delicious spread thick on a wrap or tortilla—just add some greens and whatever vegetables are kicking around in your fridge, and you have a fast, healthy lunch. That said, it also likes to be the center of attention (just … [Read more...]
Apple Slices with Pumpkin Pie Dip (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I. Love. This. Recipe. It's got all the best of fall: delightfully crisp apple slices and a sweet, creamy dip that tastes for all the world like pumpkin pie. Except that, unlike pumpkin pie, it's free of junky stuff like refined sugar and white flour. Also—how cute is this? I can't tell you … [Read more...]
Easy Spiced Eggplant and Sweet Potato Stew
A few weeks back I found myself with an eggplant in the fridge and not much else. So I cubed it, steamed it, tossed it with marinara sauce, and served it alongside microwaved sweet potatoes. 'Cause that's what was on hand. Surprisingly, though, the eggplant and sweet potato went together nicely. … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.