Strawberry Kale Salad

Spring and summer call for bright salads full of fruit. Add some kale and quinoa and you have a nutrient packed dish full of flavor!

8 Tips to Wedding Wellness

Photo Credit: Melissa McClain Photography

Planning a wedding is hard. With so many things to organize, it’s easy to let personal health slide, but this should be your number one priority. The day is all about you and you want to not only look your best, but feel your best to enjoy every minute. So here are my top tips for wedding wellness.

Buffalo Chicken Spinach Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip, also lovingly known as Crack Dip has got to be one of Americas favorite game day appetizers! So as the height of football season approaches, I felt out of place having never made this cheesy concoction. It’s the opposite of health unless you count chicken as your protein source for the day (ha!).  So of course I set out to make it healthier. Well that is a tall order, but through eliminating the ranch dressing and adding some greens, I think I kicked it up a notch!

Italian Spaghetti Squash Bake

Spaghetti squash is a unique veggie that I was afraid of for a long time. I thought it must take all day to cook and a culinary degree to get it to turn into the stringy pasta like texture I saw in photos, but I was wrong! Check out this recipe to see just how easy it is to cook spaghetti squash and turn it into a tasty, healthy meal.

Spinach Egg Muffins

Spinach Egg Muffins are a quick, healthy, vegetarian option to add to your breakfast routine. Also a great way to sneak some greens in the morning.

GF Blueberry Protein Muffins

These blueberry muffins have a lot of healthy going on. They are more than just blueberry – we are talking, gluten-free, dairy-free, banana, protein muffins! This recipe is so easy with just a few extra ingredients to make them a healthy power snack.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Continuing my sweet potato kick, here is my recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect amount of sweet and cinnamon flavor to add to your holiday meal. 

Strawberrry Shortbread Crumb Bars

Here are my beautifully delicious, strawberry shortbread crumb bars. Filled with strawberry and coconut oil there is plenty of “sweet” in these, without as much sugar and butter as most cookie recipes call for.

Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Hearty, warm, spicy, aromatic, delicious, filling, and cleansing are all words I would use to describe this Thai soup. Here is my version of Thai Coconut Curry soup, a thai restaurant staple.

A Revolution in Casual Dining: True Food Kitchen (King of Prussia)

Looking for a place to eat out that will boost your health? Take a trip to True Food Kitchen in King of Prussia. The menu is a well-curated mix of popular American dishes sourced responsibly and with the most nutrient-rich, health-boosting seasonal ingredients.

Asian Chicken Quinoa Salad

I enjoy quinoa mixed in just about anything, with veggies, in a sauce, or even baked in a breakfast bar. In this Asian Salad, quinoa is the base and it’s got just the right about of color, crunch and protein to give you energy for the day.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Homemade snacks are a cost saving alternative and this red pepper hummus makes the top of my list. Making your own hummus not only saves money but also ensures healthy high quality ingredients. With a few simple ingredients and a blender it’s quick and easy to make.

Avocado Toast 3 Ways

Avocados are a great add to any meal, beaming with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Here are three ways to make simple, yet gourmet avocado toast.

Watermelon Feta Salad

This watermelon salad has summer written all over it. Do you need a quick recipe for a party? Snack for the kids? Healthy dessert? This recipe covers it!

Fresh Cocktails at Jasper's Backyard (Conshohocken, PA)

From the herbs grown on the second story to the fruit lined up behind the bar, fresh is one of many ways to describe the cocktails at Jasper's backyard.