Citrus is a great addition to many recipes, but what to do with the peels? One option is to make candied citrus peel, which can be used in recipes, as a garnish on desserts or drinks, or as a sweet snack. It’s important to use organic fruit here to avoid the pesticides and fungicides sprayed on conventional citrus.
What better way to show your Valentine your love than with these pretty pink cookies? They’re naturally colored with heart-healthy beets, but don’t have a “beet-y” flavor, and even better? They can be loaded with all sorts of your favorite goodies to really make them special. See the note at the end of the recipe for easy adaptations to make them dairy free and vegan!
Everyone loves tacos, especially when they get to build their own! Don’t let the long list of ingredients scare you, they are easily prepped, and they help you build a fabulous taco bar so everyone can make a taco that is perfect for them. Enjoy with family on a weeknight or with friends to celebrate.
Want to add a bright note (and a hefty dose of vitamin C) to your winter table? Take advantage of seasonal citrus! This citrus salad is flexible based on what is available, so try a combination of any orange, grapefruit, or tangerine.
This deliciously creamy vegan mushroom soup is so rich it may get mistaken for classic cream of mushroom soup made with dairy. But there’s no dairy here! The creaminess in this soup comes from cashew cream. If you are looking for an easy, dairy-free cream of mushroom substitute for casseroles, pasta, or just a bowl of warmth and comfort, this is your recipe!
This vegetable soup is healthy, comforting, and a thousand times better than what you’ll get from a can! Full of flavor and so easy to make, it’s perfect for busy nights or to get back on track when you’ve overindulged. It’s also versatile—switch it up with seasonal vegetables in place of frozen if you’d like. You simply can’t go wrong with a warm bowl of hearty vegetable soup!
Low and slow is the way to go! Braised in a sauce made with organic fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, artichoke hearts, olives, and capers, this Italian-style chicken is tender and delicious. It is a simple recipe that requires very little hands-on time, making it perfect for busy weeknights. It’s also easy to double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd or just to ensure you have leftovers (because you’ll want to eat it again!).
Whether you’re serving guests or to the kiddos as an after-school snack, nobody can resist these golden balls of warm cheesy goodness! These Cheesy Spinach Puffs are simple to make and can be prepped ahead of time so they’re ready to pop into the oven at a moment’s notice.
The holidays + citrus + cranberries just go together, and these scones bring those holiday flavors along with the powerful punch of chia seeds. Satiate your sweet tooth while also getting a little nutritional boost with these delicious scones!
Pork tenderloin is a fast and easy dinner choice and we’ve boosted both the nutrition and taste with chia and mustard seeds. Mustard seeds are high in selenium (great for immunity!) and add a subtle tanginess to the meat, while chia seeds pack a nutritional punch in the form of fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Delicious and healthy!