Send winter’s famous root vegetables off with a kiss of spring’s sensational maple syrup. Like turning straw into gold, maple trees weave their magic by converting starch into golden syrup. In this recipe, we enhance the subtly sweet nature of roasted carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes by roasting them in an all-natural maple syrup glaze….
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are supposed to be a delicious treat, and these are no exception. Yes, I swapped half of the white flour for fiber-filled, antioxidant-packed whole wheat flour, but they still taste exactly like a delicious chocolate chip cookie should. My fiancé, who topped his cookie with vanilla bean ice cream (yum), couldn’t even…
Eggless Chicken Caesar Salad (20 minute meal)
Skip the high-fat creamy bottled dressings or raw eggs, and get the same tangy flavor you love in Caesar salads with a vinaigrette dressing. This salad is robust enough to serve on its own, but it can be paired with soup or a side of whole wheat pasta for a heartier meal. Shortcuts: Halve prep…
Dark Chocolate Orange Tofu Mousse
Non-dairy, creamy, rich, dark chocolate orange mousse. Yes, it does exist. I feel like tofu can be really divisive. There’s the “I love tofu” camp, and the “that’s the ickiest food ever” camp. A lot of times people are turned off by its texture – and hey, I get it – it’s white, slimy,…
Grilled Chicken Strips with Dipping Sauces (in 6 minutes)
Kids love to dip food, and let’s admit it, so do adults. This chicken dinner is like what you’d find at a McDonald’s drive through, except you get to control the ingredients. Instead of breaded nuggets, you make grilled chicken strips. Instead of mystery sauces, you choose your condiments. Instead of six minutes in your…
Asian Salmon Dinner with Honey Lime Vegetables
I am so excited to tell you about this meal. MEAL is the operative word here. You put rice, chopped up veggies, fish, and Asian sauce in a tinfoil pocket, bake it for 20 minutes, and then you have an entire meal. No timing anxiety (how do I get the vegetables and rice done at…
Chicken, Vegetable & Couscous Stew
The inspiration for this inviting supper comes from combining hearty chicken soup with Middle Eastern couscous stew. One of the dishes I love ordering at North African or Middle Eastern restaurants is a two-step stew. First, the waiter delivers a bowl of couscous, loaded with flavorful cooked vegetables and chickpeas. Next, he pours a tureen…
Red Quinoa, Chicken, & Goat Cheese Power Salad
Welcome to 2012! Holiday indulgences are in 2011 – a whole *year* ago…now it’s time to focus on powering up for a healthy 2012. Toss this salad in your tupperware for a satisfying lunch that’s loaded with health-promoting foods. What’s in this salad that’s so good for you? Red Quinoa: Whole grains don’t have to…
Balsamic Roast Chicken & Smashed Cauliflower Potatoes
Apparently it’s a thing now to put freeze-dried, pulverized cauliflower powder into processed foods to make them “healthier.” Now, I like throwing nutrient-rich foods like whole grains, veggies, and fruits into food, and freeze-dried cauliflower powder is more wholesome than some additive or artificial thickener, but it doesn’t have the same health benefits as a…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
