Kale Caesar Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
6 Comments | Written on March 20, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
Kale is a super food…
Greek Yogurt is super trendy…
Why not combine them both into one super trendy, super food salad?
If you love the tangy zing of a classic Caesar Salad, but not the added fat and calories from the heavy dressing, then this recipe is for you!
Keep reading for the recipe…
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Fresh and Healthy | Tags: Easy Salad Recipes, Green Salads, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Italian Recipes, Salad Recipes
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Peperonata Dip
1 Comment | Written on March 19, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
This spicy and smoky concoction of stewed red peppers and tomatoes has become my new favorite go to recipe! It’s so much more than a dip. It can be a sandwich spread, a pizza topping, a burger condiment…the list goes on and on. Did I mention it’s vegan and gluten-free? Believe me, you need to try peperonata!
Keep reading for the recipe…
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Fresh and Healthy | Tags: Dips and Spreads, gluten-free, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, vegan, Vegetarian Recipes
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How to do a 3-Day Juice Cleanse
28 Comments | Written on January 30, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
Have you ever considered doing one of those trendy “juice cleanses?” Sure, you can have them delivered to your door, or purchase them at high end grocery stores, but that can add up and get expensive fast. Plus, I really enjoy things like bacon, pie, and chewing…
Since we are giving away the stellar Cuisinart Compact Juice Extractor this week, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and give it a try for myself!
How gorgeous are all those fruits and vegetables! They sure are an inspiration to get healthy and nourish your body. Let me tell you a little bit about how I designed this 3-Day Juice Cleanse as well as a few recommendations and tips I discovered along the way.
Keep reading for the results!
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Fresh and Healthy | Tags: Healthy Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
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2012 Grand Prize Winners!!
3 Comments | Written on January 25, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
This is it… the moment you have all been waiting for, the winners in our 2012 contest!! After careful consideration by our judges and online voting from our readers, we have a $2,000 Grand Prize Winner and a $500 Ultimate Reader’s Choice Winner!
Keep reading for the winning recipes!
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Recipe Contest | Tags: breakfast, Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Side Dishes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
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Gluten-Free Low-Carb Pizzas
3 Comments | Written on January 2, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
By now I am sure we have all recovered from New Year’s merriment and are ready to take on 2013! If you resolved to eat healthier this year, but don’t want to give up some of your favorite comfort foods, this recipe is for you. It tastes like an indulgence, but is a guilt-free choice. Plus, it just happens to be vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-carb!
Keep reading for a healthy way to enjoy pizza in the New Year!
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Fast and Fabulous, Fresh and Healthy | Tags: Easy Pizza Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, pizza, Vegetarian Dinner Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
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Butternut Squash Lentil Casserole
10 Comments | Written on November 7, 2012 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
A traditional turkey might take center stage at Thanksgiving, but what will really make your holiday spread shine is a variety of stellar side dishes. If you want something hearty, seasonal, and full of flavor give this Butternut Squash Lentil Casserole a try. It is also a great choice if you happen to have any vegetarian guests at your table this holiday season!
Keep reading for the recipe…
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Celebrations and Parties, Dinner Tonight, Fresh and Healthy, Holidays | Tags: Healthy Recipes, Healthy Side Dishes, Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes, Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
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How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash
5 Comments | Written on October 23, 2012 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
Have you ever looked at a spaghetti squash and wondered where to begin? I mean, how can something resembling pasta come from that crazy gourd! I am here to break it all down for you. This is a step-by-step lesson on how to prepare spaghetti squash!
Keep reading for an easy visual tutorial…
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Fresh and Healthy, Tips and Tricks | Tags: Easy Vegetable Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Low-Carb Vegetables and Sides, Vegetarian Recipes
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How to Make a Kale Smoothie (without tasting the kale…)
30 Comments | Written on September 13, 2012 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
Green smoothies. I can’t speak for your neck of the woods, but can tell you they are all the rage here in LA. You can hardly walk down the street in Hollywood without someone carrying a plastic cup and sipping something green.
Now, I am all for “eating your greens” but I am totally unwilling to drink the equivalent of a blended salad. If I am going to have a green smoothie, it has to taste good! That’s why I couldn’t believe it the first time I tried this recipe. Let me show you how to make a kale smoothie…without tasting the kale!
This green smoothie may look like health food, but it tastes like a milkshake – I promise!
Keep reading to learn how to make this healthy and delicious green smoothie!
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Fresh and Healthy, Tips and Tricks, Video "Sound Bites" | Tags: Drink Recipes, Healthy Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Snack Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
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Summer Squash Saute over Polenta
3 Comments | Written on August 15, 2012 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
I look forward to the bounty of zucchini and yellow squash every summer. These are two of my favorite vegetables and I am always looking for new ways to prepare them at mealtime. This recipe is fast, colorful and just happens to taste great when served with a crisp Pinot Grigio.
Keep reading to see the recipe for Summer Squash Saute over Polenta!
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Dinner Tonight, Fast and Fabulous, Fresh and Healthy | Tags: Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Vegetarian Dinner Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
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Best Tomato Recipe – Triple Tuscan Tomato Sandwich
No Comments | Written on July 19, 2012 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
We put out a call for the best tomato recipes and our readers were excited to show off their skills using this beautiful summer produce! There were recipes with fresh tomatoes, some using sun-dried tomatoes, others used canned tomatoes.
The winner of our “tomato” recipe contest really embraced the theme when she created this “Triple Tuscan Tomato Sandwich.” She uses the star ingredient three ways: slices of fresh tomato, sun-dried tomato hummus, and sun-dried tomato pesto. I think the hidden gem in this recipe is also her choice to use smoked mozzarella cheese. The smokey flavor adds dimension to the sandwich and works so well with all the tomato flavors. This is a fast, fresh, and fabulous sandwich for summer!
Keep reading to see the winning recipe and hear from our winner, Crystal Schlueter!
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Fast and Fabulous, Fresh and Healthy, Recipe Contest | Tags: Easy Sandwich Recipes, Healthy Vegetarian Recipes, Sandwiches, tomato
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