I’ve been blessed to be able to grow, harvest, and share an an abundance of butternut squash this season. Because of that, y’all are gonna get these squash based recipes honey! Today I’m bringing you a fairly easy recipe that you can make to switch things up and try something new. I love experimenting withContinue reading “Butternut Squash Fries + Vegan Popcorn “Chicken””
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Green Smoothies for the Win!
Do you experiment with green juices/smoothies? I love a good fruit smoothie but green based smoothies are perfect for boosting your nutrient and vitamin intake. I’m talking iron, calcium, fiber, folate, vitamin c, vitamin k, antioxidants and more. Often times they have an acquired taste. Sometimes they’re a little earthy or tangy. And every onceContinue reading “Green Smoothies for the Win!”
Fajita Fridays! (Vegetarian Style)
You’ve heard of Taco Tuesday but today I’m bringing you Fajita Friday!! Vegetarian Style! A fajita is a popular Mexican dish that traditionally features grilled meat and sautéed vegetables wrapped in a flour or corn tortilla. However, only using vegetables is not only acceptable, it is just as delicious! *wink* Today I am bringing youContinue reading “Fajita Fridays! (Vegetarian Style)”
A Post-Workout Smoothie: Kale, Banana, and Peanut Butter Fusion!
This is one of my all time favorite smoothies! It’s so yummy and has the best balance of fruit and greens plus the added flavor of peanut butter for a smooth and rich taste. This smoothie is the perfect way to treat yourself after a workout routine or just to get your day going! IngredientsContinue reading “A Post-Workout Smoothie: Kale, Banana, and Peanut Butter Fusion!”
Low Effort Meals: A 10 Minute Veggie Soup!
Today’s highlight meal is a quick and easy soup that I made for lunch. Since working from home, I’ve lost some of my usual motivation to cook. Normally, I would have meal-prepped my lunches for the work week but that routine was disrupted because of this COVID-19 madness. When you’re home virtually 24/7, besides theContinue reading “Low Effort Meals: A 10 Minute Veggie Soup!”
Low Effort Meals: A Simple Veggie Sandwich
I say veggie but if we’re being technical, everything on this sandwich, besides the onion, is a fruit! Don’t believe me? Read more here about the fruits that we commonly refer to as vegetables. I love a simple and refreshing sandwich. This one includes an avocado spread lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and toppedContinue reading “Low Effort Meals: A Simple Veggie Sandwich”
Morning Cleanse and Immune Booster
A simple juice that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed! This juice is super easy and tasty. It’s filled with nutrients that are linked with lowered cholesterol, improved eye and gut health, lowered blood pressure, and more. Ingredients include: 2 medium sized carrots 1 (gala) apple 4 frozen strawberries 1 tsp of minced freshContinue reading “Morning Cleanse and Immune Booster”
Super Easy Mediterranean Style Salad!
I’ve never really been the “salad as a main course” type of eater. Up until recently, I always believed that salads wouldn’t really fulfill my appetite and would leave me wanting to eat more. So I only ever had it as a side and I agreed when people jokingly called it “rabbit food.” But thenContinue reading “Super Easy Mediterranean Style Salad!”
Celebrating Haitian Independence Day the Correct Way, with Soup Joumou!
Every 1st of January, Haitians around the world celebrate our Independence Day and give thanks to our ancestors who fought hard, shed blood, and died for our liberation. But on this same day, we also do one more thing: eat! It’s a tradition for us Haitians to cook and eat the most delicious pumpkin/squash soupContinue reading “Celebrating Haitian Independence Day the Correct Way, with Soup Joumou!”
Spicy stir fried cabbage, quinoa with stir fried veggies, and softened sweet potatoes
People always ask me what do I eat as a vegetarian. They wonder how I can actually be fulfilled without having meat on my plate. We’ve been so conditioned to believe that a meal isn’t complete without a portion of meat, which is absolutely false. I find that when I get creative and increase myContinue reading “Spicy stir fried cabbage, quinoa with stir fried veggies, and softened sweet potatoes”
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