Tag: The Healthy Maven

January 13, 2021 at 10:00AM The holidays have passed, a new year is here and… we’re still sticking close to home! If you’re like me, you’ve binged every possible TV show, tackled a few DIYs and are ready for something new. Why not a good deep clean?! While that likely

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January 12, 2021 at 02:00PM Inspired by my trip to Israel, this green shakshuka is packed full of leafy greens, fresh herbs and the garlicky poached eggs we all love in Shakshuka. The perfect recipe to change up your breakfast routine. Even though it’s been a few years now, I

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January 11, 2021 at 10:00AM Kick up your spice game with this traditional Zhug Recipe, a Yemeni-inspired hot sauce recipe. All you need is some oil, peppers, herbs and spices and you have flavorful additional to all sorts of meals! It’s taken me over a year to post this recipe!

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January 03, 2021 at 03:00PM Tahini in a smoothie? If you haven’t tried it you are missing out! This Tahini Date and Cinnamon Smoothie is full of flavor and creaminess and perfect for a healthy breakfast or start to your day. You asked. I delivered. Or more precisely: I asked you

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January 02, 2021 at 10:00AM Looking to make the switch to non-toxic cleaning products for your home? Look no further than this list of the best non-toxic cleaning products and what to look for and what to avoid in your cleaning products. Here’s a confession no one will be surprised

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January 01, 2021 at 02:00PM A comforting bowl of Hearty Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup can warm up your body and soul through the fall and winter months. The perfect healthy soup recipe! My love of soup started young. There was always some version of soup in my house growing

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December 22, 2020 at 01:00PM No matter what your New Years celebrations look like this year, you don’t want to skip out on these sweet and savory Champagne Turkey Meatballs. An easy cranberry-champagne sauce pairs perfectly with moist and tender ground turkey meatballs. Enjoy as an entree as well! It’s

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December 21, 2020 at 10:00AM It’s that time of year again! Probably one of my favorite posts of the year where I get to dig through my beauty cupboard and pick out the best of clean beauty for that year! I’ll be honest, picking is hard. With little else to

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December 15, 2020 at 10:00AM 2020 may not have been the year we all expected but I will say that it’s done great things for my reading habits. I rarely set out goals each year but I do like to aim to read as many books as possible. This year

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December 13, 2020 at 07:00PM A recipe for Healthy Peppermint Chocolate Cookies that are grain-free, paleo and made in one-bowl. They’re not short on delicious, sweet flavor though and are perfect for your next holiday get-together or cookie bake-off! I’ve always enjoyed the recipe development process. Sometimes more than others…

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December 08, 2020 at 05:00PM An easy and festive holiday recipe for gingerbread chia pudding! Get the taste of everyone’s favorite Christmas cookie with the benefits and heartiness of chia seeds in this delicious breakfast or snack recipe. This is one of the OG recipes on my blog! I originally

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December 05, 2020 at 02:00PM No need to spend hours frying and smelling up your house with these Easy and Healthy Baked Latkes. They’re perfect for Hanukkah or a delicious dinner side recipe. You would never know they’re gluten-free and vegan too! I have conflicted feelings towards Hanukkah. On the

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December 07, 2020 at 10:00AM Despite having just recently moved to Minneapolis from San Francisco, I am no stranger to winter. I spent 27 years living in winter until we moved to California and I swore off cold weather and snow for good. Or so I thought… Life has a

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December 02, 2020 at 10:00AM A seasonal energy ball recipe with the ultimate festive combo, these chocolate chip gingerbread energy balls, will please your taste buds and provide you with plenty of energy! If you’re a long term blog reader, you know I used to be energy ball obsessed. There

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December 01, 2020 at 10:00AM What a year. We’ve made it to the end of 2020 and it’s a year that none of us will ever forget. I always love to reflect at the end of the year and while it may be extra tender or painful this year, it’s

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November 29, 2020 at 08:00PM A healthy recipe for fall, this Roasted Brussels Sprouts Farro Salad makes the perfect weeknight side dish or main or holiday standout dish. Simple ingredients but full of natural flavors the whole family will enjoy. I am, both literally and figuratively a summer baby. Born

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November 25, 2020 at 10:00AM You may have noticed but I generally don’t do holiday gift guides around here. I try to not get sucked into too much consumption but clean beauty seems to be the exception. That and furniture sales since we have a whole house to furnish😬 This

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November 23, 2020 at 10:00AM I’ve been avoiding writing this post for weeks now. Not because I didn’t want to share, but because it’s taken me some time to collect my thoughts. Our decision to move happened really quickly and pretty unexpectedly so naturally I’ve needed to sort through a

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November 18, 2020 at 01:00PM A simple and easy side dish for Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad. This fresh and seasonal salad recipe is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. Top with a protein for a full meal in one! I’ve always maintained

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November 16, 2020 at 07:00PM Save that leftover turkey carcass and enjoy every last scrap from Thanksgiving with this delicious turkey carcass soup. Paired with hearty grains, beans and veggies, this turkey soup is the perfect day-after Thanksgiving meal the whole family can enjoy! How’s that for a title? Seeing

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November 16, 2020 at 10:00AM An easy one-pot recipe for veggie massaman curry made with cauliflower and chickpeas and packed full of flavor. A delicious weeknight dinner or weekend feast the whole family will enjoy. This time of year is such a funny time to be a food blogger or

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November 11, 2020 at 02:02PM Enjoy these Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts as a holiday side or winter weeknight dish. Packed full of flavor from fresh orange and smoky bacon, these bacon brussels sprouts can be easily made in the oven or stovetop and will not disappoint. I like to believe

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November 10, 2020 at 01:20PM The original Sweet Potato Egg Boats with Avocado Crema and Bacon. A simple and healthy baked breakfast or lunch packed full of flavor and nutrition. It will be love at first bite. This is an oldie but a goodie! Before we get any further, I

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November 09, 2020 at 10:00AM Looking for an easy thai stir fried noodle dish? Look no further than this easy pad see ew recipe with chicken. A stir fried noodle dish the whole family will love and ready in 30 minutes or less. I hinted in this post and on

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November 04, 2020 at 03:00PM A mix of quinoa, veggies, edamame, dried fruit and nuts, this Harvest Grain Salad makes a hearty lunch or dinner recipe for the fall or winter or really…any time of year! I have a confession to make. This salad is indeed titled “harvest grain salad”

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November 03, 2020 at 10:00AM Is this post just an excuse to share adorable pictures of my dogs? Hard to say 😉 But in all seriousness we have been on the lookout for some good dog accessory shops so I put it out to you guys on Instagram and man

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November 02, 2020 at 02:00PM This easy slow cooker butter chicken is a set and forget it recipe with options for making in your Instant Pot or stove-top version too! The perfect combination of Indian spices and tangy flavors with a hint of butter to perfection. Fun fact: this was

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November 01, 2020 at 10:00AM I’m really trying to embrace each season I’m in… no matter what it looks like or how uncomfortable it is! Winters have always been hard for me  (whether it’s rain, snow or just shorter days) but this year I’m trying to live fully in the

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October 29, 2020 at 01:00PM There are plenty of pumpkin spice recipes out there, but none as good as the ultimate pumpkin spice granola. The perfect breakfast recipe for your yogurt, smoothie or simply on its own. Good luck not eating this by the handful! Obviously fall = pumpkin season

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October 28, 2020 at 01:00PM A simple fall side dish for roasted butternut squash with rosemary. Just toss with onion and olive oil and roast to perfection with a subtle hint of rosemary for flavor. Squash might be the hardest vegetable to chop. Do you agree? It seems like every

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