Bringing Balance to Your Being
One thing I enjoyed during my three month stay in Istanbul this past Summer was picking up new Middle Eastern inspired recipes and cuisine from the ingredients that were available at our local market. The majority of produce in season and sold at our local market were large and succulent figs (I probably binged on …
Time is running out to eat butternut squash soup, so I want to throw in one last recipe that I love that incorporates two of my favorite veggies: cauliflower and butternut squash. The combination of these two foods makes a powerhouse meal. Both cauliflower and butternut squash have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, a slew of B …
I recently discovered bee pollen during my stay in Turkey and am so in love with using it in my smoothies! I will write a detailed post about why bee pollen is amazing later, but for now I want to share this smoothie recipe that will jump start your metabolism and energy for the day, …
This recipe is so darn easy to make and can embody a wide array of dishes! I blend in quinoa for a creamy mushroom risotto (recipe will soon be posted), as a simmering sauce for chicken or turkey, as a pasta sauce, as a base in soups and stews, and as a base for meatballs. …
A lot of people confuse celery root with plain old celery, but let me tell you, it’s completely different and makes a perfect puree. This root has many natural therapeutic properties; it is antiseptic, calming, stimulates the metabolic system and aids in the fat burning process. It is packed with Vitamins A, C, E, …
We know it is super tempting to indulge in fatty foods and sweets with processed sugars during family gatherings, so today’s recipe is a vegan dessert alternative that is frighteningly addictive. The rich and fluffy peppermint filling is surprisingly made of soaked cashews and coconut cream, and these Enjoy Life Foods vegan chocolate chips are …
Whenever I crave something sweet I make this special ice cream recipe that is %100 vegan, %100 healthy, and %100 amazing.
One food I love to cook with during this cold season is squash. There are so many different ways to prepare this delicious gourd, but a simple and favorite recipe of mine is a rich and decadent butternut squash soup. Just imagine curling up on the sofa with a generously sized bowl of something warm …