Red, White & Blue Berry Pops Ingredients:Fresh StrawberriesFresh RaspberriesFresh BlueberriesFresh Banana(s)Coconut Flakes- no additivesShredded Coconut- no additivesCoconut Water- no additives or preservatives.  National Bomb Pop

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SUNFLOWER SALAD Spinach (6 ounce bag from Trader Joe’s)1/2 Red Onion Chopped Fine1/2 Basket Strawberries1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds4-5 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Homemade

1 Simple Salad Ingredients: 1 avocado1 cucumber1 tomato1 slice feta crumbled1 tbsp olive oil1 lemon1 pinch black pepper1 toss and it’s ready I was on

Arugula Pesto Ingredients:2- 2 1/2 Cups Arugula5-6 TBSP (or 4 large chunks) Aged White Cheddar Cheese5-6 Large Cloves Fresh Garlic5 TBSP Pine Nuts “Raw Pignolias”6

ARUGULA SWEET POTATO SALAD Ingredients:ArugulaSweet potatoRed Seedless GrapesPumpkin SeedsDatesBalsamic Vinegar (preferably Black Currant by Leonardo e Roberto’s Gourmet Blends) I love this salad for so

Avocado Kiwi Basil Shamrock – Vegan St. Patty’s Ingredients:1 Large Ripe Avocado8 Large Basil Leaves2 Ripe Kiwis1 Persian CucumberSaltPepperOlive Oil This recipe is dedicated to

Avocado Toast Ingredients:AvocadoLemonGarlic PowderSaltPepperMicro GreensMini Bell PepperPersian CucumberYour Favorite Sandwich Bread Summer is here!  Which means having friends over for brunch on the patio.Avocado Toast is

Baby Bunny Carrots Ingredients:1 Pound Baby Mixed Carrots2 TBSP Olive Oil2 TBSP Original Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet Blends This is a perfect recipe for Easter

Baby Kale Grape Salad Ingredients:2 1/2 Cups Raw Baby Kale3/4 Cup Red and Green Grapes Sliced in Half1 TBSP Pistachio Nutmeats2 TBSP Black Currant Balsamic

Baby Spinach Avocado Crumble Ingredients:AvocadoBaby Spinach leavesBlue Cheese CrumbleRed OnionPistachio nutmeatsVanilla Fig Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet Blends The combination of salty and sweet is a

Baby Squash Ingredients: 1 Pound Baby Squash1/2 TSP Dried Parsley Flakes1/2 TSP Dried Basil1/2 TSP Dried Oregano1/2 TSP Garlic Powder1/2 TSP Onion Powder1/4 TSP Dried

Baked Beet Salad 1 pound uncooked red beets (use remainder for leftovers)1/2 -1 tbsp olive oil1 cup arugula1 tbsp goat cheese (or feta)1 avocado1 tbsp

Baked Cabbage and Yogart Sauce Recipe Ingredients:1 Whole OrganicGreen Cabbage1/2 Ounce or 1 TBSP Fresh Lemon Juice 1-2 TBSP Unsalted Butter (substitute for olive oil)Coarse Salt

Baked Eggplant NGREDIENTS:1 Large Eggplant2 tbsp Onion Powder2 tbsp Garlic Powder1 tbsp Dried Basil1 tbsp Black Pepper1/2 tbsp Chili Powder1/2 tbsp Lemon Pepper (no salt)

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients:1 Pound Brussel Sprouts3 TBSP Olive Oil2 TBSP Good Balsamic Vinegar – Gourmet BlendsBlack Pepper (to taste) My original Brussels sprouts recipe

Be Mine Valentine – Hand Made Valentine Cherry Chocolates Ingredients: 3/4 cup dark chocolate (chips or chopped from a bar)30 fresh cherries (with the stem)3

Berry Buratta Salad Ingredients:RaspberriesStrawberriesBlueberriesCherry TomatoesMicro GreensBalsamic Vinegar- Traditional Balsamic by Gourmet BlendsBurattaOlive OilSalt & Pepper Summer is here!  Which means berries are in season!  I love

Black Bean Chili / Black Bean Dip https://youtu.be/mldRwWOKcY0 Ingredients:1 White/Yellow Onion1 Red Onion1 Red Bell Pepper1 Jalapeno Pepper1- 1 1/2 Cups Tomato4 TBSP Olive Oil1

Blackberry Mixed Leaf Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2- 2 Cups Herb Salad Mix1/2-2/3 Cups Blackberries1/2 Cup Mixed Cherry Tomatoes1 TBSP Raw Sunflower Seeds1-2 TBSP Goat Cheese1

Blood Orange Green Salad Ingredients:1 Blood Orange1 AvocadoStrawberriesButter Lettuce (also known as Bibb or Boston Lettuce)Gourmet Blends Original Balsamic I love to eat, I love

Blood Orange Orange Avocado Ingredients:Blood OrangeOrange OrangeAvocadoOriginal Balsamic by Gourmet Blends A Blood Orange and an Orange Orange walk into a bowl.  The avocado was

Brussels Sprouts Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts1 white/yellow/sweet onionOlive OilCracked black pepper With the holidays coming up people are asking me about healthy recipes.

Burrata Avocado Salad Ingredients: Lemon Olive OilBalsamic GlazeBurrataTomatoes (3 different types)AvocadoSpring Mix LettucePink Himalayan SaltBlack Fresh Ground Pepper Shopping List:All ingredients purchased at Whole Foods

Butter Lettuce Feta & Avo Butter LettuceFeta CheeseAvocadoOlive OilBalsamic VinegarBlack Pepper Summer is here! This means it is time to get your summer menu going and the

Butternut Squash Soup https://youtu.be/VW4cgBGsGLQ Ingredients: Butternut Squash (Edible Gardens LAWinter Squash (ie: Acorn Squash, Delicata) (Edible Gardens LA)1 White or Yellow Onion (Pavilions “Park &

Caprese Salad Pesto:1 1/2 basil leaves1 cup olive oil1 cup pine nuts (pignoli)Cracked black pepper5 cloves garlicSliced Coastal English cheddar Roasted Tomatoes:Olive Oil1 pound tomatoes

Cauliflower Rice Ingredients: 2 Cups Cauliflower “Rice”3 TBSP Avocado OilBlack Pepper10 Inch Skillet Pan When this whole cauliflower rice phenomenon started to happen I was

Cherry Avo Lettuce Cups Ingredients:Romaine Lettuce HeartsAvocadoDried Cherries (unsulfured unsweetened)Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet BlendsPistachio nutmeats (raw and unsalted) Recently a special delivery came

CHILI LIME GARLIC VEGGIES Fresh Lime (1-2)Garlic PowderChili PowderOlive oilVeggies If necessity the mother of invention then being a hungry healthy foodie is the fit

Coconut Strawberry Baby Kale Salad Ingredients:1 1/2 Cup Baby Kale1 TBSP Coconut Flakes1 TBSP Shredded Coconut2 TBSP Raw Pumpkin Seeds1-2 Strawberries Sliced or Chopped1 TBSP

Coconut Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients:1 Cup Organic Creamy Peanut Butter (“dry roasted peanuts”)1 Cup Coconut Sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract1 Egg BeatenMaldon sea salt flakes

CUCUMBER CHRISTMAS TREE Ingredients: 2-3 Persian Cucumbers2 TBSP Pomegranate seeds1 Round slice of carrot (star) This is one of my favorite recipes because it is

Cucumber Salad Ingredients: 2 Persian Cucumbers – sliced thin1 TBSP White Balsamic Vinegar2 TBSP Fresh Dill2 TBSp Fresh Chives – chopped3 TBSP Feta Cheese I

Dates and Spinach Salad Ingredients:AvocadoLemonGarlic PowderSaltPepperMicro GreensMini Bell PepperPersian CucumberYour Favorite Sandwich Bread Summer is here!  Which means having friends over for brunch on the patio.Avocado

DIJON GRILLED HOT GREEN BEANS Ingredients: 12-16 oz Green Beans1 Lemon2 TBSP Olive Oil1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper1/4 Teaspoon Onion powder1/4 Teaspoon Garlic

Easy Asparagus   ​Ingredients:AsparagusBlack Pepper2 Tbsp Olive Oil2 Cloves Garlic1 Shallot The other night I needed to start a veggie dish stovetop that would cook

ENGLISHROOMS Ingredients:Aged English Coastal Cheddar8 Ounces Crimini Mushrooms aka Baby BellasGreen Onions aka Scallions These baked cheesy mushrooms take finger food to the next level.Take

Feta 3 Ways: 3 Easy LEFeTa Over Recipes Many people have never purchased an entire piece of feta. So my mission is to show you

Fish Tent Ingredients:Fresh Fish (4-6 ounce pieces)LemonsGarlic PowderOnion PowderCayenne PepperParsley FlakesWhite PepperOlive oil With the holidays in full swing I wanted to share my fish

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients:1 cup natural peanut butter1 cup sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 large egg lightly beaten1 pinch of saltCoarse sea salt for

For Father’s Day Foodies Ingredients:Chicken breastFresh RosemaryFresh Thyme2 tbsp White ground pepper2 tbsp Ground garlic powder1/4 cup olive oil1 lemon Here are two recipes for

Fresh Herb And Grapefruit Salad Ingredients: 1 Fresh Grapefruit2 Cups Mixed Baby Leaf Greens1/2 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves1/4 Cup Fresh Dill1/4- 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil

Garbanzo Arugula Summer Salad Ingredients: 3 Cups Arugula1 Can Garbanzo Beans (15.5 oz)2 Lemons1 Cup Green Grapes (Seedless)2 TBSP Sunflower Seeds (Raw)Aged White English Cheddar

Garlic Mashed Peas Ingredients: English Peas 10 oz.Garlic Cloves, 4-6 cloves1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup filtered water2 tbsp olive oil I love this recipe as

Garlic Peas INGREDIENTS:2 1/2 cups English peas (1 package Trader Joe’s)3 cloves garlic cleaned and chopped1 1/2 tbsp olive oilCracked black pepper(makes 3 servings) Place

Gluten Free “Breaded” Chicken Ingredients:Chicken Breast SlicesAlmond Milk (Calafia Farms)Almond FlourSaltPepper I love to eat and I love to cook and try new things.  My

Goat Shrooms Ingredients:Small Crimini MushroomsGoat CheeseChivesBalsamic Vinegar Leonardo e Roberto’s Gourmet Blends Last weekend I was invited to a birthday party at Strip Steakhouse at

Granola Supreme Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Dry Oats1 cup Raw Sliced Almonds1 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds3/4 cup Raw Pecan Halves3/4 cup Raw Walnut Halves &

Green Beans & Tomatoes 1 cup fresh Cherry Tomatoes or Sugar Plum Tomatoes1/2 pound fresh French Green Beans4 Cloves Garlic1 tbsp Olive OilBlack pepper[/av_textblock]First wash

Guilt Free Granola Ingredients:3 cups oats1 cup sliced or slivered almonds1 cup sunflower seeds1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder3/4 tsp ground cinnamon3 tbsp shredded coconut1 tbsp

Guilt Free Taco Salad How To Make Guilt Free Taco Salad: Seasoned Ground Beef:1/2 Small onion approx 4 tbsp finely chopped onion1/2 jalapeño pepper finely

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Broccoli Smash Ingredients: 12 oz Broccoli Crowns1/2 Cup filtered water3-5 Cloves Fresh garlic (chopped)1 Teaspoon chili flakes3-4 TBSP Olive oil Boa

Healthy Traditional Egg Salad Ingredients: 2 Eggs (Hard Boiled)2 TBSP Primal Kitchen Mayo (with Avocado Oil!)1/2 TSP Dijon Mustard1/2 TSP Onion Powder1/4 TSP Garlic Powder1/4

Hot Bell Broccoli Ingredients:1 Red Bell Pepper2 Shallots6 TBSP Olive Oil1 Teaspoon Chili Flakes12 oz Broccoli Crowns If you love eating loads of broccoli, like

Hot Twice Baked Greek Eggplant This recipe is inspired by a dish at Apaggio, a family owned restaurant on the Greek isle of Mykonos in

Inspired by Etch Restaurant Nashville “Truffled Cauliflower” Ingredients: 12 ounces cauliflower florets10” Pan1/3 cup of filtered water (or less)Black pepperWhite truffle oil (Leonardo e Roberto’s

Lemon Bar Cookies Ingredients:1 1/2 Cup Almond Flour1/4 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice1/3 Cup Maple Syrup1 TBSP Vanilla Extract1 TBSP Lemon Zest Summer Is Here! 

LIFE IS A BAKED PEACH Fresh PeachFresh Royal Medjool DatesParchment Paper This recipe is really so easy and so healthy it almost makes me feel

Lime Arugula Salad Ingredients:1 Fresh LimeArugula1 Orange1 Avocado Fancy Shredded Lite Mexican Blend Cheese (Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Asadero, Queso Blanco) By now you know

Lime Sweet Potatoes Clean and wash the sweet potatoes. I like to use a potato brush accompanied by a vegetable wash. My “potato brush” is

LINDA’S GINGER TEA – Time To Detox I would often cut up fresh ginger, let it sit in screaming hot water, then drink it as

Mango Feta Salad Ingredients: 1 Mango1 Avocado1 LimeFeta Cheese Mango and Feta walked into a bowl.  Avocado was already there.  They were all dressed in

​Mango Salsa Stuffed Avocados   Ingredients:1 Mango2 Limes1/2 Jalapeño Pepper1/2 Red OnionCilantroFlat Parsley Recent travels to Cabo San Lucas Mexico influenced my taste buds in

Mayo-Free Carrot-Ginger Slaw Ingredients: 1 lb bag pre-washed & chopped white cabbageor ½ head washed & chopped cabbage½ lb carrots, peeled and shredded¾ cup white

Mayo-Free Tuna Salad ​1 can tuna1 jalapeño pepper½ red onion chopped2 tsp chopped chives1 carrot peeled and shredded1 1/2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp Dijon mustard1

Mexican Lettuce Cups Ingredients:LettuceAvocadoLime or LemonHomemade Pico De Gallo 1 White Onion1 Beefsteak Tomato1 Batch Cilantro1 Jalapeño Pepper3 tbsp Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice In

Momager’s “Angel” Deviled Eggs Ingredients:6 Eggs Hard Boiled1 Teaspoon Mustard (Dijon or yellow)2 Teaspoons Sweet RelishBlack Pepper1/2 Teaspoon Dry Dill2 Teaspoons Primal Kitchen Avocado MayoDill

Naked Lox Ingredients:Smoked Salmon AKA LoxFresh Lemon JuiceCapersRed OnionCream Cheese For better or worse we are conditioned to eat certain things with “mandatory” accompaniments. For

Organic Rainbow Carrots 1 pound rainbow organic carrots1/2 lemonDried BasilDried OreganoBlack PepperOlive Oil Turns out that most vegetables, carrots included, have a sweet flavor if

Original Recipe: Brie Mac & Cheese Ingredients: 4 -6 slices of Brie cheese room temperature1/4 cup non fat milkBlack pepper1/3 cup sweet peas2 cups whole

Oven Roasted Baby Bell Peppers Ingredients: 1 pound Baby Bell Peppers2 TBSP Olive Oil1/4 TSP Chili FlakesA pinch of corse saltBake on 350 for 35-45

Pantry Pasta Ingredients1-2 Yellow or White Onions2 Cups Pasta4-5 TBSP Olive OilBlack Pepper There are times when we make dinner from whatever we have on

PEACH POPSICLES Ingredients:Fresh Whole Peaches 5-6 (roughly 2 pounds)Dried Lavender 1/4 teaspoonTahitian Vanilla Powder 2 pinchesWater 1/4 cupCoconut Water 1/3 cup  Preparation: Take two pounds

Peach Cheddar Arugula Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2- 2 cups Arugula1/2 Peach sliced2-3 TBSP Crumbled aged white cheddar2-3 TBSP Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet Blends

PEACH STRAWBERRY SALSA STUFFED AVOCADOS Ingredients: 3 TBSP Red Onion, Finely Chopped3-4 Strawberries, Washed and Chopped1 Large Yellow Peach, Washed and Cut Into Small Cubes1

Pine Nuts and Tomato Green Salad Ingredients:Mixed GreensSugar Plum TomatoesAvocadoGoat CheesePine NutsGourmet Blends Traditional Balsamic We eat salads often in my house. I love that

Primal Kitchen Tuna Salad Ingredients:2 TBSP Finely Chopped Red Onion2-3 TBSP Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper4 oz can Albacore White Tuna (no salt packed in

Prosciutto Rolls Ingredients:“Deli Sliced” ProsciuttoChevre Goat CheeseArugulaGourmet Blends Original Balsamic VinegarA little while back in Las Vegas we met up with friends who are locals,

Quickie Bean Salad Ingredients: Kidney Beans 15 oz Can3 TBSP Red Onion finely chopped3-4 TBSP Italian Parsley (fresh) AKA Flat Leaf Parsley2 TBSP Olive Oil1/2

Roasted Garlic Artichoke Ingredients:ArtichokeFresh Garlic ClovesLemonOlive OilSaltPepper Shopping List: Petit Trois Le Valley Goods:Artichoke (Sun Coast Farms)Lemon (Schaner Family Farms)Garlic Trader Joe’s:Corse SaltFresh Ground Pepper

Roasted Red Bell Peppers Ingredients:Red Bell PeppersAny fresh or dried herbs you have on handOlive oilLemon A sure fire way to eat healthy all week

Rosemary Thyme Chicken Ingredients:Chicken breastFresh RosemaryFresh Thyme2 tbsp White ground pepper2 tbsp Ground garlic powder1/4 cup olive oil1 lemon Loving to eat healthy meant learning

Salade A La Jacqueline When I was little we often visited family friends Ivo and Jacqueline. Jacqueline was very French and in her home we

Savory Summer Salad Ingredients:Farmer’s Market Baby Lettuce MixFarmer’s Market Yellow TomatoesRadishBaby Bell PepperPitted Kalamata OlivesAvocadoOlive OilFresh Lemon JuiceSaltPepper Salads in the summer are my favorite.

Spiced Tomato Broccoli Ingredients:1 Small White Onion1-2 TBSP Olive Oil2 Medium Vine Ripened Hothouse Tomatoes12 oz Broccoli Crowns1 tsp Garlic Powder1tsp Chili flakes1 tsp Oregano

Spicy Broccoli   1 Shallot (about 1 tbsp chopped)1 pinch to 1 tsp chili flakes2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes2-3 tbsp olive oil Buying in bulk

SPICY HOT GRILLED PEACH SALAD Ingredients: 1 Large Peach, pitted and sliced1 Fresh Lime, slice and squeeze over the peachesCayenne Chili Powder, a few pinchesCoconut

Spinach & Citrus Salad Ingredients:2-3 cups Raw Baby Spinach1 Avocado Sliced2 Small Fresh Oranges Sliced Into Segments2-3 TBSP’s Chevre Goat CheeseDrizzle Generously w/ Gourmet Blends

Spinach Burrata Salad Ingredients:Fresh SpinachYellow Mini Heirloom TomatoesStrawberriesAvocadoBurrataAvocado OilRaspberry Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet BlendsSea Salt My sister Stephanie is coming over for dinner and she

StrawRugula Salad Ingredients:ArugulaSugar Plum TomatoesStrawberriesAvocadoRaspberry Balsamic Vinegar Gourmet BlendsMany times my new recipes spring up from whatever is left in the fridge. This is one

STUFFED HOT & SWEET CHERRY PEPPERS Ingredients:Hot & Sweet Cherry Peppers (available at Trader Joe’s)Soft Goat’s CheeseChives Whenever we go to this one particular place

Stuffed Jalapeños Ingredients: 1/2 lb Jalapeños 1/4 Cup Fancy Shredded Cheese Lite Mexican Blend 1/4 Cup Organic Light Whipped Cream Cheese This recipe is inspired

SUGAR SNAP PEAS Ingredients: 12 ounces Sugar Snap Peas 1 Red Bell Pepper 2-3 TBSP Olive Oil Salt, Pepper, Chili flakes (to taste) Sugar snap

Summer Salad   Summer Salad Ingredient List:Red OnionSugarplum TomatoesSunflower SeedsAvocadoFresh RaspberryFresh TangerineRed Seedless grapesOlive OilBalsamic VinegarBlack Pepper Summer is here and that means my favorite

Supergreens & Feta Ingredients: (No exact measurements required) Flat Leaf ParsleyFresh Mint leavesChunks of Feta CheeseSugar Plum Tomatoes (sliced in half)Gourmet Blends Original Balsamic VinegarSprinkle

Sweet Ruby Salad Stuffed Avocados Ingredients:1/2 Cup Sliced Strawberries1/2 Cup Sliced Red Seedless Grapes1/4 Cup Pomegranate Seeds1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar2 tsp Sunflower Seeds2 AvocadosFresh Spinach

Toasted Almonds and Broccoli Rice Ingredients:12 inch skillet3-4 TBSP Avocado Oil1 and 1/2 Cup Broccoli Rice1/3 Cup Sliced AlmondsChili Flakes I am always trying to

Tomat’Amuse-Bouche [av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Amuse-Bouche is a small appetizer. In French it literally means “entertains (the) mouth” and this small bite size

Tomato & Avocado Salad   Ingredients:1 Large Tomato1 AvocadoPomegranate Balsamic VinegarLime Olive OilBlack Pepper Lately many friends have shared with me their dilemma, they want

Katrina’s Kitchen Tomato Burrata Salad Ingredients:Baby Mixed LettuceTomatoes (2 variations)Kalamata OlivesOlive OilTraditional Balsamic Vinegar- by Gourmet BlendsFresh Italian ParsleyFresh BasilBuratta Summer is here!  Which means I

TOMATO CAPRESE SKEWERS Ingredients:Mini Buffalo MozzarellaFresh Basil LeavesSugar Plum TomatoesToothpicks Here’s how I skewer. Start by prepping your ingredients so it is more like an

TOMATO SHALLAD 1 Shallot1/2 Pound Vine Ripened Pearl Tomatoes4 Basil Leaves FreshBalsamic Vinegar Since they are in located in London, and I am in L.A.,

TomAvocado Lettuce Cups Ingredients:Hearts of Romaine LettuceRadishSmall TomatoesAvocadoOriginal Balsamic Vinegar by Gourmet Blends We aren’t vegans in my house but sometimes it is just so

Tuna Poke Ingredients: Sushi Grade Tuna Cut Into Cubes1 Jalapeño pepperZest from 1 LemonCapersSplash of Soy Sauce1 AvocadoOlive oil There is a fish market near

Turkey Chili This recipe has SO MANY ingredients. The result is full of flavor and hearty but still healthy. Cooking it in three steps is

White Bean Dip Ingredients:15 oz. Organic Great Northern White Bean (1 can- organic)1-2 TBSP Tahini2 Fresh Lemons (squeezed)1/4 TSP White PepperFresh Garlic (3-4 cloves)Red Pepper

White Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 Can Organic Cannellini White Kidney beans (15.5 Ounces) 1 Lemon1 TBSP Olive OilFresh Dill Salt & Pepper Easy recipes are a must

Winter Apple Green Salad Ingredients: 1/2 Lemon1 Cup filtered water1 Gala Apple3 Oz Baby Mixed Greens1/2 cup walnuts3-4 dates pitted and slicedGoat’s CheeseBlack PepperVanilla Fig

Yoga Bunny- a lettuce free salad   1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped1/2 red bell pepper, chopped1/4 red onion, chopped1 tomato, cleaned and drained,Alternatively 1

Zucchini Stovetop cooking is my go-to so I decided to change things up. Noticing that some oven roasted vegetables get a sweet caramelized flavor gave