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Greek Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Stir in the pasta and cook until firm. Cool it down.​ Dice red onion, cucumber and bell pepper.​ Slice kalamata olives.​ Cut grape tomatoes into half.​ Chop parsley.​ In a bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, tomato sauce, lemon juice, oregano and basil together. Season with salt and […]

Ginger Noodle Salad

Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Stir in the vermicelli noodles and cook until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Cool the noodles.​ In a large bowl, combine the noodles, carrots, cilantro, red pepper and cooked edamame. ​ In a small bowl or jar, combine ginger, olive oil, sugar,  rice vinegar, fish sauce and sambal. Mix well.​ […]

Mediterranean Black Eyed Peas Stew

Turn Instant Pot to saute setting, add olive oil. Once hot, add onions and garlic. Stir and cook until soft and golden brown. Add blacked peas, stir, and then add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Place lid on instant pot and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Tip: Serve the […]

No Bake Energy Bites

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix well with a spoon.​ Using a tablespoon measure, portion into balls and roll. Repeat until all are formed. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. ​ Serve 2 each per snack.  TIPS: Use any nut butter at your preference and add any dried fruit […]

Peanut Butter Banana Quesadilla

1. Place the tortilla on a plate and spread the peanut butter over the surface of the tortilla.  2. Lay the banana slices over one half of the tortilla and sprinkle that same half with chocolate chips.  3. Fold the tortilla to close over the banana and chocolate and cook in a skillet over medium […]

Nutty Apple Rings

Wash and remove the apple core.  Slice apples from top to bottom into rings.  Spread peanut butter evenly on the apple slices and top with walnuts and blueberries.  TIPS: Substitute another nut butter like walnut or almond You can substitute the raisins for chopped dates If you have any peanut or tree nut allergy, try […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large soup pot over medium heat Add the onion, jalapenos, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring consistently Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika or seasoning of choice  Mix in the black beans, tomatoes, and chicken broth   Bring it to […]

Cranberry Energy Bites

1. In a large bowl, mix together cranberries, walnuts, oats, coconut and chia seeds. 2. Add peanut butter and maple syrup. Using a sturdy spatula, stir and fold together until well incorporated. 3. Scoop mixture and roll and press into bites. If the mixture is too dry, add in a bit more peanut butter or maple syrup. If […]

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Directions: In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, lime juice, garlic, sugar and chili sauce. Cut the carrot and cucumber into thin matchstick sized strips. Cut the lettuce leaves in half and roughly chop the basil, mint and cilantro. Set aside. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper […]

Tabouleh Salad

Directions:  Cook your quinoa and let it cool down (you can do this the night before).  Chop the different varieties of parsley very thinly and put it in a bowl.  Dice your tomatoes and cucumbers into squares.   Mix all together and add lemon juice, olive oil, mint, pepper, salt to taste.  Tip: Enjoy this as […]