I am always prepared when it comes to holiday parties, friends and family gatherings, or even meal preparing for myself. I was inspired by a conversation I had with a family member about crab stuffed mushrooms. The conversation was about using the best breading to make this recipe happen. A light bulb went off in my brain. Coincidentally, I found these amazing chickpea crumbs, made only of chickpeas! How great is that? I shared my healthy find, which happens to be full of fiber, protein, and deliciousness. My family asked me to prepare a dish and bring it to Christmas dinner. I was more than happy to!
I love this hors d’oeuvre because it is loaded with important nutrients, protein, and fiber to keep you satiated for a longer amount of time, allowing you to eat and crave less throughout the rest of the day. This helps you to keep on track by making smart and healthy choices. This dish is also great as a side to your well-balanced plate.
This recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.
Broccoli Butternut Squash Soup

Broccoli and Butternut Squash Soup for a late lunch!
I topped my soup with Go Raw Sprouted Sunflower Seeds and Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds.
Extra Vitamin E!
So yum!
The sprouting process makes it easier on the digestive system and allows for better vitamin and mineral absorption.
To make this soup, I simply steamed my broccoli and roasted my butternut squash in avocado oil.
I added the ingredients into a blender and used the water from steaming my broccoli as my base. I chose to season with cumin, pink salt, garlic, and black pepper.
This soup is Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegan.
Ingredients:
4 cups frozen or fresh broccoli
4 cups butternut squash, chopped
2 T avocado oil
1/4 cup fresh garlic, peeled
1 T cumin
1 T Salt
1 T black pepper, crushed
Carrot, Cauliflower, & Greens Coriander Soup

Who knew coriander is also known as cilantro? Cilantro is the Spanish name for coriander. Interesting, isn’t it? Cilantro has many health benefits of which include:
ridding the body of heavy metals, protecting the body against oxidative stress, lowers blood sugar levels, prevents urinary tract infections, eases digestion, lowers anxiety and stress levels, improves sleep, protects the body against cardiovascular disease, and so much more! These benefits have me wanting a bowl, right now! Enjoy!
This soup is Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, and Vegan.
Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Such a fun and delicious festive side dish to any meal! I make this dish every Thanksgiving. My family and friends rave about it! I always have a fun time preparing and cooking this dish. It is totally worth it.
Read MoreShredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

This delicious and nutrient packed salad is perfect for a side dish to lunch or dinner or even to have for a healthy snack. Just top with your favorite protein source and it is the perfect dish! This salad is easy to make and fun to eat.
This salad is Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegan.
Serves: 4
Cauliflower Pizza

I decided to get a little ambitious with dinner and made myself a home-made cauliflower pizza from scratch! SO tasty! I made it quite a few times, and it gets easier and better each time. Making a good pizza is definitely a practice. I topped my pizza with my favorite vegetable toppings and sprinkled some cheese to give it a nice finish. This hit the spot and it made me so happy.
Read MorePesto Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

I am having one of my really great friends over for dinner tonight and decided to make her a wonderful dish with mixed vegetables and pesto chicken.
I had made this dish for a client recently, and it was such a hit!
I couldn’t wait to make it again.
This dish includes the following ingredients:
Raw kale (hiding underneath the yumminess!)
Asparagus
Baby bok choy
Broccolini
Carrots
Avocado
Grapes
Chicken
Pesto
Roast and Roasted Vegetables

Having friends over for dinner and decided to make them a beautiful chuck roast with plenty of vegetables!
This plate offers a beautiful and nutritious roasted plate of foods densely rich in nutrition, loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, lean protein, healthy fat, and fiber.
All of the colors are beautifully put together, if I don’t say so myself??
Presented on the plate are:
Grass-fed Roast
Roasted root vegetables (organic carrots, onions, and baby potatoes)
Roasted red onion, shallots, and garlic
Roasted asparagus
Roasted Brussels sprouts
An avocado rose (my first one!!)
Beef Fajitas

Having some friends over and they decided on Fajitas!
I was super excited and my creativity wheels began spinning.
I wanted to obviously keep this meal super healthy and nutritious, but tasty at the same time.
Here is what I came up with!