For the past month, I have been drinking green smoothies everyday loaded with parsley, cilantro and mint and, wow, my body has been loving it! In addition to using these herbs in smoothies, this “couscous” salad is another great way to incorporate them into a diet. These herbs are an acquired taste and can be quite strong, but mixing them …

The spiralizer is one of my favorite kitchen tools because it can really aesthetically and texturally change a dish!  It’s fun to use (reminds me of my childhood “Play-Doh” cooking days, hehe) and gives the vegetables a different dimension than if they were just chopped and diced.  Being from an Italian family, growing up we had spaghetti once a week.  Not only …

As you can probably tell, I love making variations of raw sushi rolls and I really take pride in this creation!  I saved some for my husband when he came home from work and he couldn’t stop popping them in his mouth.  He planned on bringing some into his office for his co-workers to try, but they never made it much further than our kitchen! For those of …

I saw a raw recipe online for a carrot and parsnip salad that looked delicious so I decided to give it a try. I had never tried raw parsnips before and to be honest, the salad was a bust! So there I was with a bag of parsnips, thinking, “what in the world am I going to do with all …

Chia seed pudding is my “go-to” quick and easy dish to make. If you’re a fan of pudding and porridge, you will love this simple breakfast or snack! Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and fiber, and act as an anti-inflammatory. They also give you energy and help your stomach feel full for longer…helpful for those trying …

Raw sushi rolls are fun to make and so refreshing! Not to mention healthy 😀 What I love about making these is that you can stuff the cucumber rolls with any of your favorite vegetables and really make it your own! The dipping sauce is a great complement to the rolls, I highly recommend giving that a try as well. …

How adorable are these?! I found some beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes that were perfect to stuff with some homemade (and saltless!) guacamole. These also make a great little appetizer to impress dinner party guests! Recipe 2 Ripe avocados 1/2 cup red onions 1 garlic clove 1/2 jalapeno pepper 2 Tbsp cilantro 1 lime juiced 1 Pint cherry tomatoes Paprika 1. …

Zucchini pasta is an amazing way to get your body feeling fresh and energized! I was so excited when my vegetable spiralizer came in the mail and quickly went to work in creating a raw tomato sauce for my “pasta.” In order to keep the Italian tradition alive when making the raw sauce, I incorporated the same herbs that I …

I saw this beautifully displayed mushroom stand at the grocery store this week and I couldn’t resist. Mushrooms are a delicious way to help your immune system and provide a healthy dose of antioxidants and B vitamins. Some mushrooms (such as shiitake mushrooms) also help boost your vitamin D. This recipe is super easy to make and, for an added …