Sautéed Summer Squash with Red Pepper and Thyme This recipe is all about a quick, but gentle sauté in order to coax the natural sweetness out of the veggies, while still keeping a bit of a bite to...
Creamy Miso Coleslaw Perfect for barbecues and picnics! The Miso Lime Dressing really takes a standard coleslaw to the next level. It's complex, yet bright. And the sunflower seeds add the most delicious...
Winter Squash Salad with Massaged Kale, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Pomegranate Is there really anything better than a bright and hearty fall salad to serve alongside a heavier holiday spread? I mean look at those colors! You know you’re putting something...
Creamy Cheezy Broccoli Celeriac Soup Creamy Cheezy Broccoli Celeriac Soup Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil1 medium red onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed1 tsp....
Anything-goes Lentil Soup This lentil soup is a favorite that I’ve been making almost weekly. View it as more of a method than a recipe, utilizing the bits and bobs you have that...
Smoky Garlicky Spaghetti Squash This Smoky Garlicky Spaghetti Squash is the perfect Thanksgiving side. It's easy to prepare in advance and sure to impress. Smoky Garlicky Spaghetti Squash SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: ...
Pumpkin Pie Bars with Sugar Cookie Crust These are your new fall and winter holiday bars. Make sure you use pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling for this recipe. The pie crust is like a sugar...
SWW™ Butternut Squash Chili Recipe This chili freezes well, so think of it as making a gift for your future self. Feel free to use whole, crushed, or diced tomatoes (although note that each will...
Seared Salmon with Miso Lime Dressing This is a one-pan meal that is ready in under 15 minutes. The miso dressing works well with other seared or grilled seafood like shrimp, scallops, cod, or striped bass...
One-Pot Creamy Black Lentils and Greens This is a recipe to freeze into portions for days when you don’t want to cook (minus the greens). Cook this in a large heavy-bottomed pot Dutch oven like a...
Freezer Fudge Freezer Fudge MAKES 16-20 PIECES INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup almond, cashew, or coconut butter1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1 Tbs. maple syrup or several drops liquid stevia, to taste (optional)1/2...
Cinnamon Raisin Hazelnut Energy Bites Okay, yes...another energy bite recipes. I love the depth that the raisins give these bites and there's the tiniest hint of cacao powder too. All rounded out with just enough...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies MAKES 12-14 COOKIES INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pitted medjool dates (about 12)1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts1/4 cup unsalted peanut butter (heaping)2/3 cup rolled oats2 tsp. maca powder (optional)2 Tbs. pure grade...
Chocolate Walnut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies These delicious cookies use ground toasted walnuts as the base along with oatmeal and sorghum flour. Then they’re loaded up with cinnamon, raisins, super dark chocolate, and shredded coconut. I...
Foolproof Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs We can thank my mom for this one. She always preferred chicken thighs over breast meat, and I never understood why until recently when I too was converted into a...
The Best Vegetable Soup It's finally a little chilly and I've been dying to break out my puffy vest from the back of the closet. Cooler temps also mean soup weather, and this vegetable soup...
Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup It's a perfectly hearty soup for late fall and a welcomed veggie-filled dinner during the upcoming holiday season. Plus, you can make it ahead and it reheats beautifully. Mushroom...
Immune-Boosting Turmeric Ginger Chicken (or Chickpea) Soup This time of year, we could all use a but more assistance in the immune department. And there’s good reason why chicken soup is such a staple when it comes...
Roasted Veggie Bowls with Kale & Black Beans I love making a meal out of roasted vegetables. It's the perfect way to use up those last bits and bobs of produce at the end of the week. Try...
Quick, Easy Broccolini & Red Cabbage Stir-fry Easy weeknight dinners are a MUST around here. And my guess is they are for you too! Which is why stir-frys are a common occurrence in the Parekh household. They...
Savory Roasted Root Vegetable Soup Sweet potato, carrot, rutabaga, thyme, cumin, coriander.... you could really use any combination of root veggies. It's especially great for end of the week when you want to clear things...
Savory Butternut Squash Soup I’ve been making this savory butternut squash soup on repeat lately. Something about the combination of the sweet, buttery squash paired with savory herbs and a hint of celery just...
Kale and Avocado Salad Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and this salad is a dead ringer for the Kale Avocado Salad at Juice Generation in New York City. I've been collaborating with...
Southwestern Quinoa Salad A make-ahead favorite for weekday lunches. This salad keeps well for several days and is loaded with protein + fiber + veggies to keep you full all afternoon. I love...
Quinoa with Asparagus and Meyer Lemon This is the ultimate springtime side dish! I love the bright, floral flavor the Meyer lemon adds to this grain salad and how it plays against the roasted asparagus. Quinoa...
South End's "Not-Juiced" Kale Salad Very finely shredded kale, seeded and peeled cucumber, thinly sliced serrano peppers that are few and far between so when you get one it’s like a pop of heat in...
Honeycrisp Apple & Golden Beet Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing To fit in better with the chilly temps, I swap out the standard cucumber and tomatoes for more seasonal ingredients. Basically, what grows together, goes together! I use that motto...
The Ultimate Smoothie Formula Ready to learn my ultimate smoothie formula? Aka: How to make the best smoothie every time… When I was new to making smoothies, I'd throw a bunch of random things...
Grain-Free Nut & Seed Bread Rolls Who doesn’t like a warm, fresh from the oven dinner roll for dunking in soup or slathering in (vegan) butter and (chia) jam? I actually don’t think I’ve met anyone!...
Essential Chia Pudding This chia pudding is a great oatmeal alternative for balanced blood sugar in the morning. Make it ahead for an easy on-the-go option. For an extra protein boost, add a...
The Perfect Soft-boiled (aka: Jammy) Egg + A Cucumber Radish Breakfast Salad There's something about a perfectly cooked egg, and this my friends is it. Soft-boiled eggs have an almost custard like yolk that's warm, runny, and unctuous. The desired doneness is...
Very Veggie Frittata The beauty about frittatas is that you can use whatever leftover veggies are in your fridge. The version pictured is pretty basic with baby spinach, arugula, and gomasio (sesame seeds...
Banana Blender Pancakes Pancakes make lazy weekend mornings that much better, don't you agree? I love this recipe because it's so easy and versatile. Plus, I usually always have the ingredients on hand....
PB&J Shortbread Bars It may be back to school soon (virtually or in-person), but there’s also a bit of summer fun left to be had — and I love that these bars work...
Immune Boosting Raspberry Beet Smoothie Cooler temps and back to school mean the start of cold + flu season is upon us. And the easiest, most delicious way to fight off all the nasties is...
Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Roasted Cashews We all need an easy, make-ahead party snack that looks and tastes far more impressive than the actual work it takes to put together. These cashews are full stop addictive...
Baked Zucchini Fingers with Cashew Dill Ranch This is a riff on chicken fingers with ranch dip. A fun game-day finger food or perfect for kids served with organic ketchup. Baked Zucchini Fingers with Cashew Dill Ranch...
Harissa Roasted White Sweet Potato Fries We've been loving white sweet potatoes lately. They're a bit starchier and more mild in flavor than their orange cousins. I love them simply steamed - topped with coconut oil,...
Tapas-Style Bison Meatballs with Smoked Paprika and Carrots Why bison? Bison is a leaner, more ethically sourced alternative that’s higher in iron and various other nutrients. You can generally find bison ground in the freezer or meat section...
Honey & Thyme Roasted Carrots These carrots are an absolute favorite. They're sweet and savory with that little extra something going on. Honey & Thyme Roasted Carrots SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 pound...
Protein Power Crackers These crackers are the perfect travel companion - high in protein + healthy fats, easily transportable, super satisfying, and they keep for days when in a sealed container. If you've...
Sweet Potato Hummus This bean free hummus is a game changer in terms of snacking. I replaced traditional chickpeas with roasted sweet potato and then blended up it with otherwise standard ingredients. The...
Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts The perfect way to elevate this veggie into something a bit more special. I'm already thinking ahead to having these on our Thanksgiving table. Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts SERVES...
Wild Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins Thanks to frozen wild blueberries, these muffins are packed with blueberry flavor and all of the antioxidants that come with it. Chia seeds and apple sauce keep them super moist,...
Alkalizing Greens Blender Soup This soup is perfect for those first warm days when you want something light, refreshing, and cleansing after months of heavier comfort food. Wash the vegetables well, chop them up...
Curried Roasted Carrot Dip This carrot dip has won the hearts of many. It's earthy, nutty, slightly sweet, and a little smoky. Roasting the carrots adds great depth to the dip and the curry...
Frozen Chocolate Yogurt Bark We all need a treat every now and again — okay, maybe most days. This recipe is perfect for keeping in your freezer when a sweet tooth hits. There’s zero...
Paleo Blueberry Muffins I love baking these muffins with Christian and Wynn for a fun weekend breakfast that we all love — and keeps blood sugar levels in check. They also make a...