Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is one of the most popular ways of cooking rice in Italy. Usually, its ingredients include wine, broth and butter, plus in this recipe you can utilize some fresh vegetables. This version is not only simple to put together, but it also tastes far better than what you would get in a restaurant. Trust…

Vegan Maple Glazed Stuffed Squash

It’s virtually impossible to avoid the overflowing crates of squash filling the farmers’ market and lining the entrances to stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s at this time of year. Winter (squash) is coming. Luckily, these thick-skinned veggies are cheap (just $1-$2 each) and don’t require peeling to prepare. For this recipe, a single…

Healthy Chocolate Brownies Recipe

INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup (130 g) dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate ⅓ cup oil (sunflower or coconut) 1 cup vegan or dairy Greek yogurt 1/ cup dark brown sugar (Muscovado), packed 2 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda ¾ cup oat flour (ground oat flakes) Vegan Ganache Frosting: 2 oz (56…

This Zoodle Recipe Will Make You Forget Real Pasta Exists

If you haven’t zoodled yet in life, you are seriously missing out. I mean let’s be honest, who knew that slicing zucchini into noodle form and sautéing it briefly would taste good. While zoodles are definitely not the same as pasta, they are a perfectly suitable and guilt-free way to indulge in a one-pot meal…

Powerful Drink – Clean Your Whole Organism

Complete body detox is something we should all do once in a while. Due to our poor dietary habits, fat keeps building up in our blood. Try this healthy solution to cleanse and regenerate your organism. It will give your bodily systems a nice boost and eliminate the toxins from your body at the same…

You’ll Never Buy Butter From The Store After You’ve Made It Yourself

Regardless of the fact whether you will admit it or not, store bought butter is loaded with preservatives and calories. In short, it is not that good for you. Making your own butter is better at every aspect — it is more delicious, and what’s more important, it is healthier than commercialized brands. Many would…

How to Make Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheese

Macaroni and cheese isn’t usually thought of as a fall staple, but adding a winter vegetable like butternut squash can make it Thanksgiving table worthy. It gives the dish a rich, golden color, without the dehydrated (and slightly scary) neon yellow powder that comes with boxed mac ‘n cheese. The squash contributes a slightly sweet…

Almond Butter Oat Protein Energy Balls

When I walk into the bar section of the grocery store, I never know which bar to choose from. Do I want a Luna Bar, a Think Thin bar, a Quest bar or a Cliff bar? Which one is the healthiest? Which one tastes bests? Forget this dilemma and make your own protein bars instead…

How to Make Homemade Ketchup in Just 2 Minutes

Ketchup is the most delicious condiment. It is largely used, but unfortunately, branded commercial products often contain high fructose corn syrup. HFCS does not provide the nutrients our body needs, and produces rapid increase in the blood sugar level. In addition to this, ketchup contains a lot of sugar. Studies have shown that even organic…

How to Master Sushi in 60 Minutes

Learning this quick sushi recipe will not only earn you brownie sushi points among friends, but it will also save you money. With this simple recipe under your belt, you’ll never want to dine at other Japanese restaurants in town again. Although we’re swapping out the usual sushi seafood with tamago (egg), this sushi still…

5 Healthy Overnight Oats That Taste Like Cake

We just had our first day of school. The kids were up by 6:30 AM … and so was I. Coffee creamed, homemade waffles waffled, children tucked into a carefully set table with real plates and forks. I was feeling like I’d hit my mommy groove. It seemed this year was off to a rocking…