Don't think that mashing is just for white potatoes. You can mash cauliflower, butternut squash, carrots, sweet potatoes and even turnips! Use this recipe to make a new, healthy, and tasty side at the Thanksgiving table.
When you’re planning a large meal for the family or your friends, it can take all sorts of intense planning to make sure that you have the right stuff for the evening. Along with planning comes the burden of being aware of the nutritional aspects of the meal. If you have more discriminating guests, then you might want to consider what kind of food you’ll be sharing. To be a hit with your guests, you’ll need to learn a few appetizer recipes that give them lighter options to snack on leading up to the main course. Fried Sweet Potato Cubies Few people out there will turn their nose up at a well-made sweet potato dish. This sweet appetizer will leave your guests asking for more. A very simple way to make this dish is to cut a sweet potato into small cubes. Put a small amount of olive oil in a pan, something around 3 tablespoons and heat moderately. When the oil is heated, place the potato cubes into the hot pan and cook until the edges are crispy and slightly darker. Sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon. You’ll have a delicious treat ready to serve in under 15 minutes. SaladsAlthough it’s probably best to have your salads last for digestive purposes, salads have endured as an appetizer favorite. Your choice of salad, however, can add massively to how it all works out. Appetizer salads can have small bits of meat or nuts in them to help get things started. It would be a good idea to use a very light dressing, so something of a light oil and vinegar dressing would be a great way to keep things light and fluffy while adding to your body’s ability to control its blood sugar. Lettuce WrapsThese little things can go a long way and be a meal unto themselves in some ways. Lettuce wraps are a great way to go if you want to open a meal with something tasty and light. You can cook thin strips of meat, season them lightly with salt and pepper and dip them into a light sauce before wrapping them in some iceberg or romaine lettuce. Sauces can be diluted or brushed on so that you can get just the right amount of that flavor that you’re looking for before the main course.
Using the pulp from your juices can be an excellent way to include the fibre that you so often throw...Read More
Traditional spanakopita is loaded with cheese and encased in pastry. This version is way better for you — and a great way to get your greens!
Think outside of the box (or better yet, the bowl) this year and celebrate the Super Bowl with a these Reboot-favorite healthy party foods.
This crowd-pleaser takes juicy, tender chicken breasts and marries them with an incredible parmesan cream sauce, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Simply good for you this salad offers fiber and protein from the quinoa, vitamin C and A from the peppers, and potassium from the cucumber.
Looking for an easy appetizer, side dish or light meal full of vegetable goodness? The crunchy texture of the water chestnuts with the lightly cooked crunchy vegetables make this dish a perfect addition to your Meatless Monday. Get the recipe.
Gluten-free Vegan Chickpea Calzone Bread, pastries and anything with a crust have always been favourite kind of meals. I could happily live on toast (spread with avocado, nut butter, jam…etc), sandwiches (with different fillings) or pizza in all forms! I’ve always had a love hate relationship with things like pies, pastries and pasties because to me, they’re some of the most delicious things on earth! But my digestive system was never too keen. When I’m having a bad day, I don’t crave things like stews, curries, pasta…etc, I always want something flour based! When I’m stuck for dinner ideas, my go-to recipe for a while has been my gluten-free chickpea pizza because it’s just so easy to make and my stomach doesn’t give me a hard time …
Gnocci is typically a dish you should probably stay away from...until now. This dish is made with almond and tapioca flour and cooked pumpkin making this "pasta" dish healthy! Seriously, you have to try this over the weekend.
This week we brought a little Asian-flare into our Freshmade kitchen. The kids made homemade, healthy Carrot-Squash Potstickers that were served with a simple Citrus-Tamari Dressing. You don't have to limit yourself to just carrot-squash in the potstickers. Other great ingredients to fill these with are mushrooms, ginger, cabbage, bell peppers, fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, sweet potato and even apples!
In our household we love chili! It’s a staple meal for the busy week because it’s easy to make a...Read More
Springtime is finally here even though it’s still cold in the northeast! I love to spend Sundays batch cooking for the week. This week’s hearty meal is bright, vibrant, packed with immune supporting anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and of course 100% plant-based for Meatless Monday! Get this amazing recipe.
If you find yourself in a pickle, these easy pan-seared brussels sprouts will save the day. They take less than 20 minutes to make and will please everyone at the dinner table.
Yams are a great switch for sweet potatoes when making delicious and healthy baked fries. These fries are different because they are round and thin instead of long and thin. This recipe is quick and easy, and using the broiler helps the yam rounds to cook fast. You can add different seasonings for different flavors; such as chili powder for a spicier taste, or basil for a more Mediterranean flavor.
Last week I had a craving for Chicken Marbella. If you are of a certain vintage, you will know exactly the dish I am talking about. Created, in 1982, by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins, of The Silver Palate fame, Chicken Marbella appeared at every dinner party I ever attended in the 80’s. Chockful of […]
What could be easier than roasting the entire vegetable? Try this delicious twist on a seasonal favorite.
One of my favorite activities is taking classic comfort foods and spinning them into a new, fresh, plant-based dish that...Read More
This recipe is one of my all-time favorite fall dinners, calling out two of my favorite fall foods: Brussels sprouts and Mushrooms!
A blue vegetable that makes you anything but blue. Blue sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish -- sweet with a touch of salt and and high in antioxidants. Make these tonight!
If you think bolognese sauce is only for meat lovers, think again! This hearty, healthy sauce is made with lentils over sweet potato noodles. It tastes as good as it sounds.
Delicious marinated veggie skewers that grill up in just a few minutes! Perfect for a gathering or weeknight grill.
Need brunch plans? Now you have them! This tart is the perfect vegan treat to enjoy on a weekend morning.
Falafel is such a healthy and delicious meal and very easy to prepare (and no, you don't have to deep fry it!). Try this delicious recipe and wow your dinner guests.
This stuff squashed tastes too good to be healthy! Acorn squash has significantly high levels of antioxidants and Vitamin C....Read More
Sauteed greens are wonderful enjoyed on its own or paired with quinoa for a heartier dish.
The sugar pumpkin packs blood-pressure stabilizing potassium, as well as vitamins A, C, and E. Pumpkin is also a good source of iron, a mineral that helps carry oxygen to your muscles. Cook up some pumpkin with this cozy meal that is easy to make and is loaded with heart-healthy, and immune-boosting nutrients.
Roasted pumpkin and sweet potatoes are loaded with carotenoids and betacarotene and this dish is deliciously simple.
It’s hard to find a truly successful veggie burger recipe. Some are too dry, while others are too mushy. These...Read More
Love the taste seafood but want to avoid eating it? These recipes are fishy in flavor but are totally plant-based! Skip the seafood and try one of these vegan fish dishes for dinner tonight!1. ‘Fillet-O-Fishless’ Artichoke SandwichThis ‘Fillet-O-Fishless’ Artichoke Sandwich is so much healthier and more flavorful than the original! The salty, flaky, and tangy artichokes […]
A rich but healthy decadent meal that's so creamy you will have to make it for yourself to believe it is dairy-free.
Traditional holiday dinners are anything but boring when you serve these unique and healthy dishes. Discover just how exciting your meal can be by making a few of these delicious options.
Bryanna's note: I have played with this recipe for years, and this particular combination of vegetables, silken tofu, avocado, and salsa is one we just can't get enough of. You'll need a food processor for this recipe.
Zucchini noodles are the perfect ingredient to make this gluten-free, vegan pesto pasta one of our favorite meals to cook for dinner.
Make a lighter, more nutritious meal the next time you're craving a sandwich by using chard leaves instead of bread! You'll enjoy a nice crunch, a new flavor, and tons of antioxidants. Try it with this amazing walnut pesto recipe.
This healthy curried vegetable dish proves that comfort foods don't have to be loaded with heavy cream and excess carbs to taste good.
One of my all-time favorite Reboot recipes is the “Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes and Herbs”. I think it’s a perfect...Read More
Kale makes for a great side or main dish because it is packed with fiber, vitamin K, folic acid, vitamin C, and is a great source of calcium. Adding different vegetables to your kale can be a great way to dress up your recipe. Check out the recipe to see how I added some flavor to my kale.
Brussels sprouts and butternut squash make the perfect fall dish, especially when combined with dried cranberries and a dijon vinaigrette. You'll have to try it to see just how good this is.
A tasty salad packed full of buffalo flavor!
These Whole30 enchiladas are stuffed with a roasted poblano pepper and ground pork mixture, seasoned with a cilantro-spinach-pepita pesto and plenty of mushrooms, they're the perfect Whole30 enchiladas recipe.
Often people mistakenly believe healthy eating is boring. You can turn any old boring dish into an amazing one with these great tips.
This flavorful soy-garlic-ginger combination of veggies is loaded with colorful phytonutrients and flavor.
It's Monday, and that means you should try going meatless. Here is a great, versatile vegan burger that is 100% goodness. Even your meat-loving friends will be asking for seconds.
