The Smoothie Vegetarians

(photos by Danielle) (photos by Danielle)  If you want some delicious, indulgent recipes….check out some of these. All of these foods you can have for a dinner or as appetizers are all amazing if you want to eat food with amazing taste and texture, but not sacrifice anything! It can be important to stay on the healthier sides of course so of these meals can be made healthier with some alternatives.  (photos by Danielle) (photos by Danielle) (photos by Danielle) My family and I were looking for some alternatives to food we were already eating. So when we went to the store to pick up food for my family to eat during any of the upcoming football games, we found plenty of options. We did two products from Gardein which were the wings and the tenders. Both of these taste amazing and you can not even tell the difference. I also made some nachos which were absolutely wonderful.  (photos by Danielle) (photos by Danielle) ...

With the weather getting warmer, I am finding myself wanting warmer meals when I go to eat. When I am running from work to grad school classes, I am also looking for something quick, but healthy to get me through my long days during the semester. I need foods with a lot of nutrients to get me ready for the day. I try to make these recipes often and you can also add or remove certain ingredients to your liking. I love making quinoa bowls because they do not take long to make depending on the type you buy. I like to boil my quinoa and then add a number of ingredients. I usually add some vegetables, beans, herbs, and spices depending on what I am feeling for the day. Quinoa and beans are really high in protein and many other nutrients. Adding vegetables can add to the nutritious value of these meals. You can make something else as a meal and have this as a side as well. I try to put as much color into these recipes for presentation. I love adding different colors to the meal bec...

This is an amazing salad that my family and I make all the time, especially in the summer because it is so refreshing! I love to bring it to parties too, all of my non-veg friends and family are obsessed with it. Not only is it super healthy so you can keep that nice summer body, but it has a great ratio of macronutrients. The veggies and greens will keep your summer skin beautiful and hydrated, the beans and quinoa will fuel your hard-working muscles with complete proteins, and the olives and sesame seeds will give you a dose of healthy fats to keep your belly feeling full and satisfied. It is great to make in big batches and store in the fridge, because who really wants to spend their summer afternoons in the hot kitchen? Feel free to put your own spin on this recipe, it is completely customizable! You can sub rice for quinoa, chickpeas for black beans, and add in any of your other favorite vegetables. Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cans of black beans 1 can ...

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share with you a super quick and delicious recipe for cauliflower. This recipe is great if you ar eon a low carb diet, or if you are trying to count some calories. It is even perfect if you do not want something as heavy as mashed potatoes. This mashed recipe as a similar taste and texture to mashed potatoes, in fact my family can not tell the difference between this and traditional mashed potatoes. Feel free to season this up just like you would for mashed potatoes. Cauliflower takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. If you wanted to add more flavor you could use vegetable broth to steam the cauliflower. This is a favorite in my house and I hope it would be a favorite in yours also! Happy cooking! ~Stella~ Mashed Cauliflower Recipe Makes 6 servings - 1 head of cauliflower separated - 1 head of roasted garlic - 2 tablespoons fresh thyme - Salt and Pepper to taste 1. Steam cauliflower. 2. Add steamed cauliflo...