Main Dish – Lipstick and Berries

Russet Red Lentil Dahl

October 2, 2014 4 Comments

First of all, isn’t the color of the soup to die for?? Anything this vibrant and beautiful must be healthy for you! And that it is!!! (Applause!) I make this “Russet Red Lentil Dahl” every week! It’s sooooooo good! Russet is another name for a golden shade of red…a perfectly fitting name for this vibrant Dahl. […]

Filed Under: Main Dish, Quick & Easy, Recipes Tagged With: cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, esselstyn, favorites, fuhrman, garlic, ginger, lentils, mcdougall, onion, sos-free, yvonne ardestani

Chilled Mint Pea Soup

June 20, 2014 6 Comments

Chilled Pea Soup = SUMMER! I think greens peas are pretty awesome and I have loved them since I was a little kid. This may be the brightest green dish I have ever made. It’s electric! I decided to add a little basil as a twist to the traditional mint pea recipe. I just […]

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

May 29, 2014 4 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I have been super busy lately! It is that time of year…school is almost over, summer is upon us, lots of plans to be made, and not enough hours in the day! That is where this soup comes into play. This is true fast food, but healthy style! Just […]

Filed Under: Main Dish, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Recipes Tagged With: basil, carrot juice, cashews, dairy-free, dates, garlic, gluten-free, low sodium diet, nutritional yeast, nuts, oil-free, onion, quick and easy, raw, salt-free, sos-free, soup, sugar-free, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian

Romantic Vegan Dinner for Two (Anniversary Recipes)

May 9, 2014 9 Comments

We had the most relaxing and delicious evening last night! Our 4 year anniversary could not have been better. I have been working on a few recipes for our anniversary dinner, and I was very pleased with how these turned out. I wanted to make something a little fancier than usual, but something that was […]

Filed Under: Desserts, Dressings/Dips/Sauces, Main Dish, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: alma, almond butter, anniversary, balsamic vinegar, basil, carrots, chocolate, corn, dairy-free, dates, eat to live, favorites, flaxseed, garlic, gluten-free, goji berries, green beans, green peas, healthy living, jicama, leeks, lentils, low sodium, low sodium diet, lucuma, nutritarian, nuts, oil-free, parsley, radishes, romantic dinner, romantic vegan dinner, salt-free, shallot, soy-free, Special Diets, spinach, squash, sugar-free, thyme, tomatoes, vegan, vegan dinner for two, vegetarian, walnuts, yams

Mouthwatering Meat-less Meatballs

April 13, 2014 16 Comments

The title explains it all! I make these babies at least once a week! I am crazy addicted, and Danny is too! Lucky for me (and you now!) these are full of protein, low in fat, and free of salt, oil, and sugar. I have a secret to share with you; I made these for […]

Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipes Tagged With: basil, dairy-free, esselstyn, fuhrman, garlic, gluten-free, healthy vegan recipes, italian seasoning, kidney beans, low fat, low sodium diet, nut-free, nutritional yeast, oat flour, oil-free, parsley, sage, salt-free, sos-free, soy-free, Special Diets, sugar-free, vegan

Southwestern Sweet Potatoes with Cheezy Cilantro Sauce

March 12, 2014 8 Comments

This is a new favorite recipe! Total Tex Mex comfort food created vegetarian style! Danny and I love Southwestern cuisine and we are both obsessed with sweet potatoes. Obviously this recipe is a hit in our world! This hearty and wholesome meal is sure to satisfy; it has 21 grams of protein, 20 grams of […]

Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipes Tagged With: avocado, beans, black beans, cilantro, corn, dairy-free, eat to live, esselstyn, fuhrman, garlic, low fat diet, low sodium diet, mustard, nut-free, nutritarian, nutritional yeast, oil-free, onion, quinoa, salt-free, smoked paprika, sos-free, southwestern, soy-free, sugar-free, sweet potatoes, tex mex, the china study, tomatoes, tumeric, vegan, yams

Easy Marinara Sauce over Spaghetti Squash

February 21, 2014 8 Comments

When I think about nostalgic childhood meals, one of my favorites was my dad’s spaghetti. I remember his secret trick was to add a little brown sugar to the sauce to give it that delicious sweet yet savory flavor. This marinara sauce is reminiscent of his delicious family recipe, but this one is extra special […]

Filed Under: Dressings/Dips/Sauces, Main Dish, Recipes Tagged With: basil, broccoli, carrots, dates, eatotlive, esselstyn, fat-free, fuhrman, garlic, gluten-free, italian seasoning, low fat, low fat diet, low sodium diet, marinara sauce, mushrooms, nut-free, nutritarian, oil-free, onion, salt-free, sos-free, soy-free, spaghetti squash, Special Diets, spinach, sugar-free, tomato sauce, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian

Fat-Burning Spicy Quinoa Salad

January 25, 2014 3 Comments

This quinoa salad is a filling and nutritious lunch, while giving you a huge dose of protein and fiber! It is great for on the go, and is delicious chilled. Better yet, this recipe is packed with metabolism boosting ingredients to help you start burning calories naturally. It may sound too good to be true, […]

Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: almonds, apple cider vinegar, apricots, avocado, basil, cayenne pepper, currants, dairy-free, dates, fat burning, garlic, ginger, goji berries, grapefruit, healthy vegan recipes, lentils, low fat diet, low sodium diet, metabolism boosting, nuts, oil-free, pomegranate juice, quinoa, salt-free, soy-free, spicy, sugar-free, vegan

Zoodles with Carrot Ginger Sauce

January 8, 2014 20 Comments

Do you know what Zoodles are? If not, you’re about to find out! I just started using a vegetable spiralizer, and I am absolutely addicted! A spiralizer makes the easiest, quickest, and healthiest meals! Ok, back to Zoodles! Zucchini + Noodles = Zoodles!! Better yet, these are RAW zoodles!! (Applause!) I had a few lonesome […]

Filed Under: Dressings/Dips/Sauces, Main Dish, Quick & Easy, Raw Vegan, Recipes Tagged With: carrots, cashews, dairy-free, fuhrman, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, nuts, oil-free, quick and easy, raw, raw vegan, raw veganism, salt-free, soy-free, Special Diets, sugar-free, vegan, zucchini, zucchini noodles

Holiday Stuffing with Mushroom Gravy

December 18, 2013 8 Comments

I am so excited and proud to share my holiday stuffing with you! Creating this recipe was a true challenge, but a very exciting one! I based the recipe off my sweet Grandmother Dale’s Original Family Recipe for Dressing. I am originally from North Carolina, and you call it “Dressin” when you are from the […]

Filed Under: Dressings/Dips/Sauces, Holidays, Main Dish, Recipes Tagged With: almond milk, applesauce, baking, cashews, celery, christmas, cornbread, cornmeal, dates, esselstyn, fuhrman, garlic, gluten-free, holiday recipes, holidays, lentils, mushrooms, nuts, oil-free, onion, Parchment paper (baking), quinoa, sage, sos-free, Special Diets, Stuffing, Stuffings and Dressings, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipes, vegan