Zucchini Pappardelle with Avocado Sauce: The Beautiful, Voluptuous Clean-Eating Cousin to just regular Pappardelle Pasta You are probably wondering how in the world I can possibly entice you with the prospect of a pasta-replacement dish made of the ever-versatile zucchini and avocado sauce and say it’s pretty comparable to fettucini alfredo AND healthier for you. …
Klassic Kale Salad
Oh kale salad, how I love thee. Your delectable taste and versatility; your slight bitter, yet satisfying addition to my palate. You fill me up with nutrition, even though I sound like the typical white-girl stereotype….oh well, I like what I like! But, kale is great for many reasons: It’s a superfood, it contains antioxidants …
Guacamole Chicken Patties *Clean Eating Edition*
It is no secret that I love food. In fact, food is my way of making sense of the world; it’s a time where I can slip into the deep caverns of my mind and fully engage with all the wonderful textures and flavors of the dish….and maybe speak like a half-decent gorilla to my …
Ricotta Quinoa Tomato Salad
Ok, as you probably can tell by now, I LOVE quinoa. It’s packed with protein with a great texture. It’s like a really good-looking actor who is also freaking amazing at his craft, and is super smart….and handsome…did I already mention that?…ahem*Denzel Washington* ahem. Anyhoo, as I am embarking into the world of eating cleaner, …
No-Bake Salted Caramel Almond Truffle
Ok ok, I know what you are thinking…. What kind of witchcraft is this?!? Making a salted caramel almond truffle that both tastes GOOD and is good for you? Jesus, this girl be trippin’! Well, folks, as you may know, I am a clean-eater, living a healthier lifestyle that limits the amount of added sugar …
Lemon Artichoke Cous-Cous with Shrimp
In the world of eating cleaner and healthier, sometimes finding recipes that don’t make food taste like cardboard or bland can be a bit of a struggle-fest. I know I had those worries. I love food. Like, I really really love food. I go into a another zone of reality when a plate is placed …
Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant with Quinoa
For those of you that may know me, I am a HUGE mediterranean food lover. There is just something beautiful and simple about biting into a fresh yet savory meal consisting primarily of vegetables! Leave it to the Europeans to put a special limelight on vegetables that would make any meat lover question their devotion. …
Sugar-Free Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Zest
There are just some days that I just WANT a semblance of dessert, regardless of how well I have done with my nutrition. On hot summer days or for special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, I want to have a dessert I can look forward too AND not feel completely bad about myself afterwards 😛 …