Healthy Banana Pops

Why does food on a stick always taste better? haha. There is something playful, something that reminds us of our childhood, that makes eating the food of a stick emotionally pleasurable. Of course, I like to look for ways to introduce healthy snacking so that we can indulge in foods that serve us back nutritionally and emotionally.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower was once the forgotten vegetable, considered to be nutrient deficient due to its white color. How iceberg lettuce got a bad rap for being less nutritious than it’s darker green lettuce friends, the cauliflower had the same reputation against its other cruciferous family members.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with a White Bean, Roasted Red Pepper Spread

I remember buying my first vegan cookbook, in 2014 by Angela Liddon. I had been dabbling in vegan cooking for about a year before, but this was my first official cookbook (so much more have come since then). I recall flipping through the pages and feeling pretty comfortable with the DIY nut milk, homemade granola recipes, and green smoothies. Suddenly, I came across portobello mushrooms being used as meat substitutes in fajitas and burgers, which was a completely new concept to me at the time.

Healthy, Baked Purple Potato Fries

Sometimes the simplest ingredients can bring us the most comfort. When we want fries, this is my go-to recipe. It is quick, easy, and uses basic ingredients that enhance the nutrition of this perfect vegetable side dish. Blue or purple potatoes add color, phytonutrients, and interest to any plate.

Perfect Roasted Root Veggies

The Meal Prep Mastery posts were created with the desire to showcase very simple recipes that can nourish your family during even the busiest work week. Roasted Veggies is a staple weeknight recipe. You can pull out whatever veggies you have in your pantry and fridge mix it all together with some key ingredients and you have a beautiful dish.