leighannewootenMay 4Tofu Taco SkilletLooking for an easy Cinco De Mayo one-pan weeknight dinner? We've got you right here! This Tofu Taco Skillet is: Simple enough for the...
leighannewootenMay 4Pickled OnionsWould you just look at that color?! Pickled onions are deceivingly easy to make and go well on just about anything. The pickling process...
leighannewootenApr 29Homemade Olive Garden SaladPeople are strongly opinionated when it comes to Olive Garden, but one thing that most can agree on - their signature salad is really,...
leighannewootenApr 12Citrus Beet Dragon Fruit Smoothie This smoothie might need to be renamed the Sweet and Sassy, I'm still debating! While it has just the right amount of natural sweetness,...
leighannewootenApr 12Tropical Mango Aloe SmoothieLooking for a light and refreshing snack, sweet treat, or mocktail? Look no further! Smoothie? Slushie? I'm not quite sure what to...
leighannewootenApr 5Easy Crispy Air Fryer TofuI thought I had crispy tofu all figured out until I tried it in an air fryer. It requires so much less fuss (and oil) to get that ideal...
leighannewootenMar 29Soy Ginger Salmon with Crispy Rice Bites and Quick Pickled CucumbersThis house LOVES all things salmon. It has such a mild almost buttery flavor, that allows whatever you add to it to shine. Not to...
leighannewootenMar 29Air Fryer Crispy Rice BitesI may or may not be obsessed with these little bites. They somehow manage to be crunchy, creamy, and chewy all in one bite. They're...
leighannewootenMar 22Sesame Cucumber Salad This cucumber salad recipe is so easy to make! It's light and crispy and a perfect accompaniment to so many meals from BBQ or salmon to a...
leighannewootenMar 14Tofu 'Ramen' with Udon Noodles and VeggiesI fully admit that I use the term 'ramen' loosely. This recipe has many 'ramen-like' qualities: a broth based soup with noodles, veggies,...
leighannewootenMar 3Black Bean and Sweet Potato GorditasConfession: I may or may not have eaten these for dinner... and then lunch EVERY DAY this week. So, without further ado, I present to you...
leighannewootenMar 2Cilantro Lime Crema This cilantro lime crema is zesty, refreshing, light, and muy delicioso. A lighter take on a traditional Mexican crema, it's made with...
leighannewootenMar 1Kid Friendly Pizza Roll-UpsCheesy, tomato-y, bready goodness... Need I say more? I don't, but I will! So nutrient dense, made with whole wheat dough and lots of...
leighannewootenFeb 23Vegan Sweet Potato ChiliIt's a dreary rainy day here in North Carolina, the perfect day to whip up some soul-warming chili. This recipe is so fast and easy to...
leighannewootenFeb 21Shrimp Bento BowlSo versatile, use what you have on hand! So kid-friendly, offer options you know they'll eat! So fast and easy to make, great for busy...
leighannewootenFeb 17Carrot Ginger Sunrise Smoothie This Sunrise Smoothie is made with ingredients that are sure to make you say, 'Rise and Shine! Challenge the Day!' Check 'em out: fresh...
leighannewootenFeb 7Pretty Pink PancakesHow fun are these Pink Pancakes made with beets?! I have to admit, I'm not the biggest beet fan, but I wanted to come up with a cool...
leighannewootenFeb 2Chocolate Strawberry Oat BitesWith such few ingredients, I had my doubts. But, trust me – the sweetness from the baked strawberry combined with the little bites of...
leighannewootenJan 28Mushroom Loaded MarsalaLooking for a hearty, authentic, mouthwatering pasta dish? How about one that also happens to be a plant-based lightened up version of a...
leighannewootenJan 26Edible Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Y'all... This might be my fav recipe to date! This edible cookie dough not only TASTES JUST like regular cookie dough, but its also:...
leighannewootenJan 24Spiced Chai SmoothieWho loves hot chai? Maybe the question should be, who doesn't? I’m definitely a chai lover. There’s something about the combination of...
leighannewootenJan 19Real Southern CollardsThis is the real deal 'suthun collard greens recipe. A southern New Year's tradition, these greens promise to bring wealth in the new...
leighannewootenJan 18Ginger Lemon SmoothieI'm not saying this Ginger Lemon Smoothie will cure the common cold, but it will def give you all those healthy, feel good vibes! This...
leighannewootenJan 13Plant-based Cilantro Mint ChutneyThis Cilantro Mint Chutney is bright, refreshing, and seriously delicious. It’s super-fast and easy to make, and can be used on so many...
leighannewootenJan 11Creamy Mushroom ChickenMushroom lover or not, this recipe is delicious and definitely worth a try. You won't be disappointed! Juicy chicken topped with a...
leighannewootenJan 7Lemon Blueberry Chia PuddingThis blueberry lemon chia pudding is full of creamy, bright, sweet, and crunchy deliciousness. Need any more convincing? Well it's...
leighannewootenJan 3Tofu Drunken NoodlesThis quick vegan Thai dish is dressed with a deliciously savory sauce and tossed with crispy tofu. It's also easy to pull together for...
leighannewootenDec 30, 2021Cheesy Vegan Sausage Breakfast CasseroleEveryone needs an easy make-ahead breakfast casserole in their back pocket and this one fits the bill. It's a no-fuss crowd-pleaser that...
leighannewootenDec 28, 2021Eggnog French Toast CasseroleDelicious and decadent, this EASY breakfast casserole is the perfect spin on a traditional French toast. Just a few of the highlights of...
leighannewootenDec 23, 2021Cranberry Brie BitesHere's a quick appetizer to serve during the holidays that screams festive and everyone will love! It's so easy to make yet so...
leighannewootenDec 22, 2021The Best Salmon PicattaHere is another pescatarian dinner idea, Salmon Picatta! It’s a quick and easy seared salmon with the perfect crunchy crust and an...
leighannewootenDec 21, 2021Authentic Maryland Crab CakesA Maryland staple, these crab cakes are made from fresh lump crab meat and just enough filler to bind the crab together. It is a little...
leighannewootenDec 17, 2021The BEST Chocolate Chess PieChocolate Chess Pie is in my TOP 5 favorite desserts and has been a holiday staple for my family for many years. The texture is what does...
leighannewootenDec 16, 2021Healthy Gingerbread MuffinsGet into the holiday spirit with these fluffy (and healthy) gingerbread muffins! We gave them a facelift by using: Whole wheat flour...
leighannewootenDec 15, 2021Simple Healthy Balsamic ChickenA quick and simple balsamic marinade takes your average chicken dinner to a new level of deliciousness! Healthy, fast, and ready for...
leighannewootenDec 9, 2021Chicken Fritter Caprese SammieSo easy to make, so dang good to eat! The base for this recipe is a cheesy chicken fritter that we actually ate over pasta the first...
leighannewootenDec 7, 2021Grinch Pancakes (aka - Healthy Spinach Pancakes)Tis the season for some festive breakfast treats! If you know me at all, you know the green hue in these little pancakes is not food dye…...
leighannewootenDec 2, 2021Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter SmoothieI am not kidding you when I tell you this tastes like an oatmeal peanut butter cookie in a glass. It is DEVINE. Creamy. Indulgent yet...
leighannewootenDec 1, 2021Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and SpinachThis is perfect for those busy weekday nights where you're scrambling to get a healthy meal on the table. And, all of the ingredients are...
leighannewootenNov 24, 2021Fresh Cranberry RelishThis is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish, Raw Cranberry Relish with only 4 ingredients: Cranberries Orange juice and zest Orange...
leighannewootenNov 18, 2021Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Manchego CheeseSmashing Brussels sprouts before roasting means extra surface area and more crispy cheesy bits. DYK that Brussels have over 100% of the...
leighannewootenNov 15, 2021Crispy Baked Sweet Potato FriesThese will change your life! They're so dang easy to make yet taste restaurant quality. Though really, they're probably BETTER than...
leighannewootenNov 11, 2021Miso Tofu NuggetsThis might be the FASTEST made from scratch dinner I've ever pulled together! It took about 2 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook. We...
leighannewootenNov 9, 2021Healthy Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie Dragon fruit is a new favorite in our house. I'm pretty sure it's a combo of the the name (Griffy loves dragons) and the color (pink is...
leighannewootenNov 3, 2021No Added Sugar Chocolate HummusFAMILY FAVORITE ALERT! I introduce to you: chocolate hummus, but don't let the name fool you! While chickpeas do make up the base of...
leighannewootenNov 1, 2021Better-for-you Pumpkin TrufflesWho else has an insatiable 3PM sweet tooth? It can't just be me! These little cuties truly taste like miniature pumpkin pie bites that...
leighannewootenOct 28, 2021Coconut Crusted Tofu with Mango Avocado Salad & Sweet Chili SauceWith crunchy coconut, creamy avocado, sweet mango, and a tangy chili sauce, this will have your taste buds firing! Not to mention its...
leighannewootenOct 26, 2021Authentic Cornbread with Cheddar and ThymeI only have a few memories of one of my grandfathers, but one of them is that he used to make cornbread Every.Single.Day in his cast iron...
leighannewootenOct 21, 2021Chicken Cutlet Caprese SaladThis is a lighter take on a traditionally deep fried chicken cutlet paired with a yummy Caprese salad. Still incredibly satiating and...
leighannewootenOct 18, 2021Homemade Pumpkin Seeds - PepitasOK, admit it. How many of you carve a pumpkin this time of year and toss all the guts in the trash? This time around, try saving the...