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• Linguine with Garlicky Kale and White Beans

  

  I absolutely love garlic. I put it in everything: pasta, pizza, Indian food, stir frys, veggie sautes, the list could just go on and on. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spicy Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

  

  One-pot meals are definitely on my list of must-haves these days. It’s the easiest and fastest way to get a balanced meal for dinner without a ton of prep work... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• It’s Easy Being Green: Smoothie Recipe

  

  I am a huge fan of green smoothies. It’s the easiest way to get a ton of fruits and veggies (especially green veggies which are the best for you!) into your die... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Sweet Potato Puree

  

  Sweet potato is another Layla favorite! I think she just loves orange veggies haha. I’m fine with that because like it’s cousins butternut squash and pumpkin,... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Zucchini, Apple and Carrot Puree

  

  Veggies mixed with fruit is always bound to be a hit in our household. Zucchini and carrots are already pretty mild / on the sweeter side, so when paired with... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Broccoli, Spinach and Cauliflower Puree

  

  Get your greens! This is one of the most nutritionally dense purees out there. Combining two of my favorite cruciferous veggies: cauliflower and broccoli with... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Carrot Puree

  

  This is another one of Layla’s favorites. And it is super easy to make! Just peel the carrots, cook for 6-8 minutes, and puree. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baby Food Recipes: Butternut Squash Puree

  

  This is one of Layla’s absolute favorite purees! She can eat roasted butternut squash all day long. That’s right – roasted and caramelized butternut squash for... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Baby Food Recipes: Pea Puree

  

  This has to be one of Layla’s least favorite purees. I made a bunch of it and then decided to just start mixing it with fruit, because she did not like it. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Baby Food Recipes: Green Bean Puree

  

  So for the record, Layla wasn’t a huge fan of green beans when I first made them for her. She’d gag, cough, make faces… it was actually kind of entertaining eve... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Baby Food Recipes: Apple & Prune Puree

  

  Ah, prunes. Prunes get such a bad rap – but they’re actually quite delicious! They’re basically just dried plums – and they look like massive raisins. Layla... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Back-to-School Lunchbox Makeover: 5 Quick and Healthy Lunch Recipes

  

  What’s in your lunchbox?When I was a kid, it was standard, dependable: some sort of sandwich – usually PB J on wheat, a fruit – usually an apple or banana,... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Making Moves

  

  Hi Everyone! I know you’ve probably all been wondering where I’ve been the past couple weeks. In case you haven’t guessed from the picture – this Bay Area girl... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce

  

  Photo courtesy of CookingLightThe husband and I are both suckers for pumpkin or butternut squash ravioli. Whenever it appears on a restaurant menu we are all... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fourth of July Recipe Roundup

  

  The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. Outdoor parties, fireworks, great food, and my birthday (the next day) – it doesn’t get much better than that! Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Macadamia Nut Truffles

  

  One of my guilty pleasures is chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Whenever our family would go to Hawaii, we would literally bring back boxes of the stuff – and... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Corn, Zucchini, and Onion Flatbread

  

  Summer vegetables are some of my favorite produce to cook with. Fresh corn, squashes and herbs – they are light and airy, with a nice texture and bite. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas

  

  Hi Everyone! I’m finally back from a mini-break I took to spend more time with Layla before my maternity leave ended. We spent lots of time hanging out as a... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Red Peppers with Avocado Lime Sauce

  

  I absolutely love roasted red peppers. There’s something about charring them on the grill that just amps up their flavor and juiciness. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato Casserole

  

  Ok, so I know that Sweet Potato Casserole is traditionally a Thanksgiving dish, and it’s May. But I had some leftover sweet potatoes sitting in my pantry the... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES