It’s cold outside and frigid temps mean your usual cold salad may not be as appealing as it was last June. That’s normal. Cold weather calls for warm food to keep your body temperature regulated naturally. Here, I’ve curated 11 healthy lunches that aren’t salad. Put these easy, creative meals on rotation to get you through the rest of this… Read More
Impromptu date nights are the best. So is kale salad with spicy peanut dressing. Yesterday David and I wanted to enjoy the beautiful Summer evening here in NYC so we headed up to Eataly’s Birreria for a glass of rosรฉ. Two glasses of wine later we found ourselves at Hillstone — one of our favorite “after-work” places to have dinner…. Read More
The morning rain has stopped and it’s a slightly cooler summer day in NYC today, perfect for this this recipe. If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you know I eat a mostly plant-based diet and I’ve never featured anything but plant-based recipes here. But when I came home to David making chicken soup earlier this week, I couldn’t… Read More
Meet Adriana. Before the Total Reset Plan she was a healthy eater who was stuck in a rut of her same-old, go-to meals. During and after she felt satisfied, energized and motivated in a way she never had before with food. Even her husband, Carl, was on board with the exciting meals she was cooking on the plan. Occupation: Organizational… Read More
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, a snack is always better when it’s fun. And as far as snacking goes, I don’t think it gets any better than these apple snackers inspired by Whole Foods. They’re crunchy, creamy, chocolate-y, sweet and savory all in one bite and they look cute too! Core your apple and slice it into 1-inch… Read More
One of the things I love most about cooking is not just creating recipes, but assembling recipes! The chia seed parfait I created this morning was less about cooking and more about putting the pieces together like a puzzle. I just used what I had in my kitchen to create this breakfast treat. And if you make it in a… Read More
“For most people, the only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude” – Julia Child I’m a self-proclaimed bookworm and David likes to joke that I alwaysย have my nose stuck in a book. My favorite books are usually the ones that have been recommended to me. But I stumbled on… Read More
I know what you’re thinking. Fries? On this blog? These aren’t just any fries. They’re acorn squash fries and you may want to hurry and try them before squash is out of season at the end of the month. I knew that I wanted to make some comfort food with this squash and create fries but I wanted these fries… Read More
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’m bringing you this easy recipe for shishito peppers. Decidedly not Irish, the recipe was created by a native of Ireland (my boyfriend) and they are green. Plus, you’ll be doing a jig when you see that these only take 2 minutes to make. Shishito peppers have been popping up on lots of restaurant… Read More
