Dishing Out Health

Vegan

  • Upgrading the classic cheese ball with festive flair for the ultimate holiday hors d’oeuvre. Chopped dates and goat cheese gussy up the standard cream cheese filling with coveted tang and honeyed sweetness. Toasted #walnuts create a rich, crunchy coating, which gets some fresh finesse from parsley and lemon zest. Make-ahead friendly and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Grab the recipe through my profile link. @cawalnuts #cawalnutspartner
  • One Pan Wild Rice and Cheesy Broccoli Casserole delivers total comfort for minimal effort. A hearty wild rice blend simmers in a savory mushroom cream sauce imbued with Parmesan and herbs. Blanketed in melty cheddar with bits of toasted pecans, it’s a pot of pure bliss. Grab the recipe through my profile link!
  • ‘Tis the season for my favorite edible gift: 4-Ingredient Matcha-Tahini White Chocolate Bark! The nutty nuances of tahini and earthy edge of matcha temper the sweetness of white chocolate, which gets a sunny lift from fresh citrus. Grab the recipe for this match made in holiday heaven through my profile link!
  • Vegetarian Shepherds Pie with Lentils is nutritious comfort food at its finest. Featuring a hearty mushroom medley infused with savory red wine gravy and rosemary, and crowned with velvety mashed potatoes. Freezer-friendly and a guaranteed family favorite! Grab the recipe through my profile link.
  • A short holiday week paired with a foot of snow on the ground means I’m staying in and eating Mini Pumpkin-Tahini Cheesecakes for breakfast. A mix of cream cheese and Greek yogurt create the custardy filling, which bakes into a golden almond flour crust. Folks would never guess these fun and festive treats were a healthier hybrid of pumpkin pie and cheesecake. Grab the recipe through my profile link! . . And if you’re traveling this week and in need of some entertainment, I’m on the latest @sailor_bailey podcast doing some nutrition myth busting! (Avail on iTunes, Spotify, and most podcast apps)🎉
  • Moroccan Baked Feta with Olive Tapenade has landed a top spot in my appetizer arsenal this holiday season. Salty crumbles of feta are baked in a luscious roasted red pepper sauce imbued with Moroccan spice and walnuts. A simple olive and parsley topper lends a bright, fresh finish to indulge all your dipping desires. Grab the recipe through my profile link!
  • Roasted Butternut Squash and Harissa Hummus creates the ultimate centerpiece to anchor a tray of crudités. The heat of harissa and nutty nuances of tahini balance the sweetness of squash to create a vibrant and creamy crowd-pleaser. Grab the recipe through my profile!
  • If you’ve ever experienced the magic of a frittata topped with tater tots, you need to add this Tuscan Frittata with @drpraegers Veggie Puffs to your menu this holiday season (#drpraegerspartner). A custardy egg mixture with peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan crowned with crispy Puffs and baked into cheesy, golden remission. Front-loading your day with veggies has never been this enticing. Grab the ONE SKILLET recipe through my profile link!
  • Cauliflower Burrito Bowls with Jalapeño Ranch are turning up the heat this #tacotuesday. Taco-spiced cauliflower, chipotle-style black beans, and fire-roasted corn build the ultimate burrito blueprint, with a cooling yogurt-based Ranch to steady the spice. The perfect match for meal prep, or a better-than-takeout weeknight win. Grab the recipe through my profile link!