Vegan "Turkey" Dinner

Meatless Monday: How to Make a Vegan “Turkey” Dinner

By sophie | November 9, 2015

The holidays can be trick for those of us who are trying to eat healthy! Thanksgiving ALONE can be troublesome – With family and temptations around every corner, how can you be sure you’re sticking to your healthy goals? That’s why I love these simple, delicious recipes featuring whole foods and big flavors. For my  vegan […]

Creamy Zucchini Hummus

Creamy Zucchini Hummus from Meghan Telpner

By sophie | November 5, 2015

I LOVE this recipe – Straight from Meghan Telpner’s new book, The Undiet Cookbook. It’s nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, grain-free and raw! ENJOY!   Creamy Zucchini Hummus  Prep time: 15 minutes Makes 1 1/2 cups 1 zucchini, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 1/2 avocado 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive […]

Cashew Chai Milk

Kris Carr’s Cashew Chai Milk

By sophie | November 2, 2015

Straight out of her brand new book, Crazy Sexy Juice, Kris Carr shares this delicious, fall-ready recipe for Cashew Chai Milk!   “Get your chai on!” as Oprah would say. This recipe is sweet, spicy, and all-around divine. It’s wonderful blended up with fresh banana and greens, and it also pairs well with tropical fruits. For a […]

Kris Carr’s All Day Energy Smoothie

By sophie | November 2, 2015

Straight out of her brand new book, Crazy Sexy Juice, Kris Carr shares her favorite energy-sustaining recipe!   All Day Energy This smoothie is creamy, filling, and designed to help keep your energy levels stable and strong throughout the day. Matcha is a form of stoneground green tea leaves. It’s thought to have all of the antioxidant […]

Watermelon Juice

Kris Carr’s Hello Hydration Watermelon Juice

By sophie | October 30, 2015

Straight out of her brand new book, Crazy Sexy Juice, Kris Carr shares her deliciously hydrating recipe!   I absolutely adore this combination of three simple ingredients—it’s like a summery Italian salad in a glass! Watermelon lends irresistible sweetness to the mixture, while the cucumber and the savory addition of basil mellow it out. You’ll […]

Red Quinoa Salad - The Perfect Lunch

Red Quinoa Salad – The Perfect Lunch

By sophie | October 29, 2015

I love to use red quinoa as it’s not only pretty, but contains a bunch of nutrients including bucket loads of healthy plant protein. The Key to a good quinoa salad is to add lots of taste and texture. This is why I’ve added pepitas, capers, olives etc – YUM! Ingredients: 1 cup red quinoa […]

How to Make Vietnamese Spring Rolls

By sophie | October 26, 2015

I’m obsessed with making these Spring rolls because they are easy, fun, fresh, crunchy and so incredibly scrumptious. Don’t get put off because it looks complicated – it isn’t! Once you get the hang of how long to soak the wrappers, you’re off to the races. You need: Wrappers Cooked rice noodles Choose a few […]

Super Healthy Apple Cider

Super Healthy Apple Cider

By sophie | October 20, 2015

Not only does this super healthy apple cider make your entire home smell amazing, it’s also loaded with medicinal properties. Star Anise contains Shikimic Acid, which is highly anti-viral. And all the other spices contain potent antibacterial properties, too.   Now is the time of year to stock up on organic apples, and why not even […]

Meatless Monday Green Chicken Curry

Meatless Monday: How To Make Green “Chicken” Curry

By sophie | October 19, 2015

I’m excited to make this green chicken curry for meatless Monday because I am a major curry lover, and it always surprises me when people tell me they’re afraid to make curry. “Too many ingredients,” they say. WRONG – Curry is an amazingly simple dish to make, even a few strong flavors can make a […]

Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce

By sophie | October 18, 2015

Zucchini pasta with creamy pesto sauce is one of my favorites for a perfect summer time meal. This is a delicious, vegan, raw, and super simple recipe that is a go-to for a quick inexpensive dinner. I’m still seeing bucket loads of zucchini at the farmers market, so I thought I’d have a go at […]