Everyone likes a mashup, am I right? I mean, I like the songs "It's My Life" and "Confessions." But the Glee mashup (yeah, I liked Glee)---is SO good! In fact, I included the video for you here. Because I'm that nerdy... Don't you want to go conquer the world now? (You're welcome, … [Read more...]
Creamy Zucchini Noodle Pesto Pasta – Fresh, Vegan, and Gluten Free
Today I'm excited to share a guest post with you by Catherine Cockrill! She's currently finishing up her dietetic internship with Virginia Tech (my internship alma mater), and she's been working with me over the past few months, learning the ropes of blogging, food photography, and social media--and … [Read more...]
How to Eat Healthy on $4.15 a Day: Money-Saving Recipes and Hacks
As seen on Good Morning Washington! Click here to see me demo a day of affordable, tasty food---live on air! Do you want to feed your family healthy, tasty food---on a budget? How about 5-to-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day without taking out a loan? You're in the right place! Inspired … [Read more...]
Anti-Inflammatory Green Juice
Lately I've been a little freaked out. Because the joints in my hands and feet have been aching. What's more, some of the joints in my pinky toes---along with the sites where I had my tailor's bunion surgery---are a bit swollen. It's gotten so bad, in fact, that I've had to temporarily give up … [Read more...]
Skinny Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Move over, Cinnabon! There's a new game in town. Inspired by the insanely alluring smell Cinnabon pumped into every airport terminal I had to wait in during my Thanksgiving travels—which was a LOT—I came up with these delicious cinnamon roll muffins. With a sticky cinnamon-roll … [Read more...]
Scandalously Good Grits and Greens Casserole
A saucy little romance novel made me do it. Yup, it was a sassy southern read, Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews, that planted the idea of a grits n' greens casserole in my mind. (True confession: I love funny, fluffy romance novels.) Anyhoo, I was just reading along, wondering how the heroine, … [Read more...]
5-Minute Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Parfait (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Want to eat chocolate chip pumpkin pie for breakfast? (And actually feel good about it?) You're in luck! These pumpkin pie parfaits are fast, easy, and surprisingly healthy. So you can indulge without guilt! Because, let's face it, sometimes a treat is in order. For instance, on birthday … [Read more...]
7 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes (Gluten Free, Vegan)
I don't know about you, but making (and eating) pumpkin treats is one of my favorite parts of fall! After all, pumpkin is versatile, nutritious—and pretty much everyone loves it. (As opposed to, say, broccoli. I don't think Starbucks would have nearly the same success with brocco-lattes.) Since I … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Pot Pie (Gluten Free, Soy Free, Low Fat)
I don't know about where you live, but it's been absolutely freezing here this winter! I'm talking about the kind of cold where you layer on thermals, two pairs of socks, a sweater, and a puffer coat and still shiver when you open the door. My tiny dog is decidedly unhappy about it, … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Mushrooms with Garlic and Wilted Spinach
My friend Jen suggested this combination to me, and personally I think it's inspired. Not only is it a mash-up of my favorite steakhouse sides, but it's quick and easy to boot. No need to relegate it to the role of side dish, though; according to Jen, if you toss it with some pasta and a little … [Read more...]