cherry smoothie

Cherry Protein Shake (With A Twist)

Why not get your daily protein shake in with a hit of delicious cherries? This recipe is my fun twist to the traditional cherry protein shake that’s great for both hair and skin. What’s the twist? *grin* I won’t say just yet. But I promise you that this odd ingredient gives the shake a really yummy flavor.…

pear walnut salad recipe

Italian Pear Walnut Salad Recipe

“This is the most amazing salad I’ve ever had,” I recall saying as my sister and I dined at a tiny “hole in the wall” restaurant in Florence, Italy back in 2003. To this day, I still adore and make my own from the pear walnut salad recipe that she and I cobbled together after coming…

Homemade Meatloaf

Moist Gluten Free Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

If you’ve ever been turned off by dry turkey meatloaf, don’t worry… I’ve got you covered. My gluten free turkey meatloaf recipe is incredibly moist with a flavor reminiscent of turkey soup. Plus, it’s free of eggs and dairy if they’re on your avoid list. For the longest time after going gluten free, I avoided meatloaf…

apples in the basket

Apple Cashew Salad Recipe

If you know me, you know that I love salads, and my Apple Cashew Salad Recipe is definitely at the top of my list! It’s actually perfect for any season of the year (though for some reason I tend to make it more in the Autumn). Pairing together apples and crunchy cashews, this is one…

Avocado and Strawberry with vegetable salad

Sweet & Savory Strawberry Avocado Salad

If you love sweet strawberries, you’ll love Sweet & Savory Strawberry Avocado Salad. It’s simple, clean and happens to be naturally gluten-free, vegan and paleo. Oh yeah, and it’s delicious! I created this salad last summer after buying some organic, locally-grown, sun-ripened strawberries. They were so good that I decided to pair them with fresh…

Ingredients for Salad arugula, radish, cucumber and spices. Top

Fig Arugula Salad – Sweet and Spicy

Seasonal salads are probably one of the best things you can eat and this is one of my absolute favorites – fig arugula salad! In late summer and into the early fall, you can discover this entire world of flavor that’s also incredibly healthy. Yellow cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor (but certainly less acid). Peppery…