The more common version of this meal is made with white rice, minced meat, and several spices. For New Year’s Eve, I made a vegan version using brown Jasmine rice, hummus, herbs, and spices. This can be a time-consuming dish, but it is very rewarding and delicious. Perfect for cooking with family!

Festive and delicious salad with citrus and pomegranate notes. Packed with important nutrients and makes a great side dish to share for the holidays, or any time when citrus fruits and pomegranates are in abundance!

Hummus is a versatile ingredient and a good source of fiber, packed with vitamins and minerals such as manganese, copper, folate, and iron.
Naturally free of gluten, dairy, and nuts and enjoyed as a dip, spread, or as a condiment.

Nothing says fall more than the garnet and purple sweet potatoes! They are great additions to fall cooking especially Thanksgiving.

Orange sweet potatoes are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, a carotenoid known for its ability to reduce cancer risk and eye health benefits! 

​Purple sweet potatoes are a good source of beta-carotene and a rich source of anthocyanin pigments, acting like antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and boost the immune system

Love making this super easy, delicious, and nutritious dish, especially during the summer time when I have fresh squashes from my garden. Goes well with any main entrée, or simply pair it with a garden salad for a light summer meal!

Mujadara is a very popular Middle Eastern dish that is typically made with lentils, white rice or cracked wheat (less common), caramelized onions, a few spices & water. ​It is a nutritious, delicious, economical, & sustainable dish. 

The star of this dish is the lentils! Legumes such as lentils use fewer resources, build the soil & create affordable & incredibly healthy dishes. For a more nutrient-dense version of this dish, I’m replacing white rice with quinoa. Whenever I cooked & shared this dish with others they raved about its deliciousness!!!