Have you hopped on the spiralizing bandwagon yet? If not, it’s time. Spiralizing is so easy, and is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your diet. And if you’re looking for a twist on the standard zucchini pasta dish, Cranberry Orange Zucchini Pasta is a great place...
Prior to moving to California, we lived in Chicago for nine years. We lived in a neighborhood we loved, filled with amazing restaurants and we definitely had our favorites. But when family and friends came to visit, it was often challenging to find a restaurant that everyone could agree upon. As a...
These slow cooker black beans are so tender and full of flavor, you’ll never resort to canned beans again! Black beans are a nutritional powerhouse. A one-cup serving yields 15 grams of fiber, 15 grams of protein, and a number of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Black beans are a good...
One of the biggest challenges my clients face is encouraging their kids to become adventurous eaters. It’s a big component of the transition to real food, because taste buds need to be trained to like each new food they encounter. Despite the fact that this process is often challenging (and sometimes exhausting!),...
If you haven’t tried quinoa yet, this recipe is a great place to start. The end result is very similar to spanish rice, and while this dish can easily be used as a side, we love to layer it in our taco salads. Leftovers can be used in salads the...