This Cauliflower Salad is tossed with an easy Greek dressing and loads of crunchy veggies. It’s the perfect make-ahead lunch and a crowd-pleasing salad that you could serve at a party or potluck. Roasted cauliflower has a comforting texture and neutral flavor that lends itself to a variety of recipes. Hence the popularity of cauliflower pizza , cauliflower tacos , and cauliflower soup! In this recipe, you’ll roast the cauliflower to give it a more pleasant taste and texture....

We have a new favorite snack in our house. Or, “nack” as my son likes to call them. These whole food snacks are the perfect thing to have on hand when you’re craving a holiday cookie, but don’t actually want to eat a holiday cookie… and deal with all the consequences that may come with it. (Hello, 3pm slump.) A friend of mine asked me to make these to help her avoid buying the entire stock of Snickerdoodle Larabars....

We love spaghetti night in our house, and I’ve been gradually making it healthier each week, without getting complaints from my family members. (Well, that’s almost true— this week I finally got some push-back on something new, so I’ll tell you about that, too.) I thought I’d share the healthy upgrades we’ve made, since there are a few easy tweaks you can make to classic spaghetti without sacrificing flavor or texture....

Date paste isn’t a new idea, but I was hesitant to try it at first because the method for making it sounded so… vague. Recipe directions usually go something like “add enough water and blend until a paste is formed.” That may work for some home cooks, but I prefer precise measurements so that I can easily follow along. That’s why I’m sharing my exact measurements for making date paste today, along with some recipes that I’ve used it in, so you can see how you can use date paste as a substitute for sugar....

The first time I bought an Instant Pot, it sat in the box for at least 6 months. I was too overwhelmed to learn how to use it! Fast-forward a couple of years, and I had used my Instant Pot over a thousand times while developing recipes for The Fresh & Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook. Not only did the pressure cooker win me over, but I was sold on how it protects nutrients while making dinner easier....

If you’re looking for a way to cook squash, as easy as possible, this is it. Instant Pot Butternut Squash can cook in as little as 8 minutes! Today, I’ll show you 2 different ways to cook it. How Do You Steam Butternut Squash in the Instant Pot? The Instant Pot cooks with steam pressure, so you’ll need to start by pouring a cup of water into the bottom of the stainless steel pot....

This Kale Quinoa Salad is my new favorite packed lunch. It’s loaded with plant-based protein and is tossed in a quick and flavorful apple cider dressing that you can whip up in just minutes. I love how easy this is to make! How to Make Kale Quinoa Salad This salad is easy to assemble once you have the two main components ready– the kale and the quinoa. To prepare the quinoa, you can cook it on the stove using the directions below, or try Instant Pot Quinoa for a totally hands-off method....

These snacks were a life-saver this weekend. I originally made them as an experimental pumpkin spiced Larabar recipe, hoping they’d be a good nut-free school option, but the dough was a little too sticky to form into bars using my hands. So, I ended up using my trusty cookie scoop to drop the dough onto a lined cookie sheet and placed the pan in the freezer for them to firm-up. They turned out deliciously, and my son keeps requesting more of these “puh-keen snacks,” so I threw them in a baggie for our flight this weekend, along with a jar of almond butter and a box of dates....

My kids love Chocolate Z-bars as a school-safe snack, but they have a measly 2 grams of protein per bar. That’s why I set out to create a decadent chocolate treat that contains more protein per serving. If you’re in a similar situation, this recipe is for you! The first protein brownie I attempted tasted terrible. I tried adding regular protein powder to a brownie recipe, and it turned out gross....

This is my go-to raw crust recipe–> the perfect base for any raw dessert, or even a raw “crumble” topping! IngredientsUS CustomaryMetric1x2x3x 1 cup raw pecans 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or stevia, to taste) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon coconut oil Instructions Grind pecans in a food processor until crumbly. (Be careful not to over-process, or the oils will be release from the nuts, leaving you with a more glossy, oily crust!...

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas will quickly become a weeknight favorite. Everything bakes on one pan in about 20 minutes for a flavorful, high-protein meal. Family dinners in our home usually follow a two-sheet pan formula: one pan of veggies and one pan of protein are cooked in the oven at the same time. (For example, chicken and broccoli or tofu and cauliflower.) These chicken fajitas are even easier because there’s only one sheet pan to clean when you’re done....

This Spinach Smoothie is one of my favorite green smoothie recipes. It calls for simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and you can’t taste the spinach at all! It’s the kind of smoothie you could enjoy practically every day, because it’s so quick and flexible. I’ll even show you how to make freezer bags for below, so you can prep these ahead of time for a faster morning....

Vegan Eggnog tastes like the classic version without using eggs or dairy. It gets its creaminess from a surprising ingredient: sweet potato! This vegan eggnog recipe is the perfect recipe for a Christmas party or any time you want a cozy spiced drink. It’s gluten-free and dairy-free, and can even be nut-free if needed! Serve this nog hot or cold, or use it as the base for a vegan eggnog latte....

This Vegetarian Cobb Salad is a delicious way to eat more veggies. It’s loaded with filling protein and tossed with a flavorful red wine vinaigrette, and makes an easy packed lunch for the week! What is a Cobb Salad? It’s an American garden-style salad that is intended to serve as a main dish, typically topped with tomatoes, avocado, hard boiled eggs, bacon, and chicken. Cobb salads are traditionally served with a red wine vinaigrette, but I also love this with Honey Dijon Dressing , if you’d like to try that, too....

Whole Roasted Cauliflower is an impressive dish that you can serve as a side or main entree. You can slice into it just like you would a turkey, so it’s a fun alternative for a vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving menu. How to Cook a Whole Cauliflower Head Roasting a whole cauliflower head is easier than you might think. Unlike traditional roasted cauliflower florets, there’s less chopping involved so the prep work is even easier....

We take cinnamon rolls in our house very seriously, especially around the holidays. They need to be tender, gooey in the center, and easy to slice with a fork. (No biscuit texture allowed!) When I learned that one of our family members needed a gluten-free option, I thought it might be easy to tweak our go-to recipe by using a gluten-free flour blend, but as it turned out, it wasn’t that easy....

This Italian Dressing recipe tastes just like the kind you’d get on a salad at your favorite Italian restaurant. It’s crave-worthy, and so easy to make! How Do You Make Italian Dressing from Scratch? All you need to make this dressing recipe is 7 ingredients and about 10 minutes of time. You can shake everything together in a sealed mason jar, but I prefer to blend the ingredients together so that it’s super-smooth....

This Peanut Butter Blondie recipe is as easy as it gets, calling for only 6 ingredients that you probably already have on hand. They are unbelievably decadent, while being naturally-sweetened and flourless! What’s the Difference Between a Brownie and a Blondie? If you’re not familiar with “blondies,” they are basically brownies without cocoa powder added in. They remind me of a deep dish cookie, with more of a buttery, brown sugar flavor....

Peach Salsa is a fun summer twist on the traditional version, and is the perfect way to use up any fresh peaches you have on hand. It makes tacos , burrito bowls , and even burgers taste better! Why You’ll Love It It tastes ridiculously good. When you use ripe peaches, they add sweetness and a more complex flavor to traditional salsa ingredients, like tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro....

Cauliflower rice is a staple in our home, because it’s easy to make and is a delicious way to add more vegetables to your day. My favorite ways to serve it are in a Cauliflower Fried Rice and in my famous Cauliflower Pizza Crust , but you can also use it in place of rice in nearly any other recipe. It’s low in calories and carbohydrates , while being Paleo, and Keto-friendly, and I love how you can make it in just minutes!...