Recipes

Simple Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

February 4, 2019 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

I admit to being a hummus freak. But if you are too, you know that all hummus is not created equal, not even close. It’s always a bit of a bummer when you buy a new brand and then get home, rip into it to munch while unpacking groceries, and realize it’s not all that great. I was in Florida last week with the kids visiting my parents, and bought some roasted red pepper hummus at their grocery down there. (It was a local FL brand and I wanted to link it here but can’t remember the brand…will update here if I remember.) Anyway, the point is that it was SO GOOD that it made me want (need) to recreate it. And here we have it folks, the final result: Simple, smoky roasted red pepper hummus!

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Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi with Pesto and Brussels

January 22, 2019 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

Just looking at this cauliflower gnocchi with pesto and Brussels makes me want to reach into the screen and grab one of those pillow-y little blobs of saucy-covered deliciousness. And it can be yours in just 20 (mainly hands-off!) minutes! Just make sure you make enough to share. Or maybe don’t. No judgment.

I just love Trader Joe’s. Every time I go I find new random products and prepped veggies and frozen foods to make meals easier, like this magic. The nearest one is 20 minutes away (are you listening TJ?! Forty minutes round trip for groceries is something I don’t do often so can you maybe open one closer pretty please?!) Their cauliflower gnocchi isn’t new to me, because we’ve had it before BUT in the past I totally messed it up and did something really dumb called “following the package instructions”. This is something you just can’t do with TJ cauliflower gnocchi. You’ll end up with gooey lumps of sadness and an uncomfortable sense of confusion as to why everyone is raving about them on social media.

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Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Kale and Blood Orange

November 17, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

I wanted to get this Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Kale and Blood Orange recipe posted before Thanksgiving, so I hope I’m not too late for you to slip it on the menu! We always have a huge extended family celebration at my parent’s house on the big day, and I’m planning to bring it this year. (Along with my annual big batch of pumpkin cookies with cream cheese icing, of course. Because I’m all about balance, naturally.) 🙂

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Shredded Kale and Pomegranate Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

November 8, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

I taught a Hearty Vegetarian Soups cooking class the other day, and figured I needed a little something to mix in there between all the soups. Enter this Shredded Kale and Pomegranate Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette – a new favorite on repeat around here these days (and a great side idea for upcoming holiday gatherings…). It’s everything you want from a fall/wintery salad dish: healthy green goodness topped off with tart and juicy pomegranate seeds, crisp apples, salty sunflower seeds, and creamy gorgonzola. All “lightly dressed” (we so fancy) with a four ingredient shallot vinaigrette. So let’s get started, shall we?! And don’t be put off by all the kale, you’re going to easily make it soft and wilted and studded with little bursts of flavor:

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The Best Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats

October 24, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

Confession: I’ve never been a big fan of overnight oats. And I could take or leave chia seeds because of how they swell up and get mushy and stick to my teeth and the inside of the blender. BUT, the first time I tried these Vanilla Bean Overnight Oats after developing them for a local fitness studio, I had two helpings and found myself scraping the bottom of the bowl. Who woulda thought. If you are even the tiniest bit into overnight oats, you may need to try these ASAP! They’re simple and creamy with the perfect amount of vanilla flavor.

Also! Can we talk about the whole concept of overnight oats in general?! Taking 5 minutes to pour a few things into a bowl or jar, sticking it in the fridge and having breakfast just ready and waiting for you in the morning?? I so wish I had invented overnight oats. (Who did by the way? Do we know?!?) Mornings around here can get crazy, so when I remember that I made a batch of these and have them waiting in the fridge, it’s like a little mental sigh of relief. Slice some strawberries and VOILA.

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Tangy Hummus Pasta with Sriracha Chickpeas

October 2, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

I first created this Tangy Hummus Pasta in October 2017, and I almost named it something Halloween related, but it would be a sad reality if we only got to eat it once a year. This needs to be in more frequent rotation! Sometimes I get so busy trying new recipes that I forget some that I loved back when I first created them, and this is one that got lost in the shuffle. It’s being resurrected people! I originally made it with red lentil penne, which you can see here:

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Cheezy Roasted Chickpeas: A Healthy Crunchy Snack!

September 24, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

Our family loves salty crispy chips just as much as the next, but I like trying alternatives that can satisfy that crunchy/salty/snack-y craving while including an extra bit of nutrition. Sometimes it goes over well, and other times….not so much. These cheezy roasted chickpeas were a hit (at least with the kids, if not my husband #sorrybabe).

These take less than 5 minutes to prep, so the only hard part is the waiting for them to bake! I usually double the recipe and make 2 cans worth, then set them out in a bowl for afternoon snacking. They taste best warm or room temp, and although you can save leftovers in an airtight container, they’re not as good after you’ve refrigerated them overnight. They lose that crunch! And also get a little dried out. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. This is your official warning.

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No Bake Chocolate Brownie Bites

August 23, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

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These No Bake Chocolate Brownie Bites will always take me back to an hour spent sitting in the parking lot of the swim club, a torrential downpour, and our car windows fogged up with 3 restless kids waiting to hear if their swim meet would be cancelled. Basically we were camping out, in the minivan, with nothing but these brownie bites and some water to get us through. We are rugged survivors people, let me tell you.

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Sweet Potato Waffles

June 28, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

With the slower mornings of summer, it seems like the kids are requesting pancakes or waffles more than during the school year (every day’s a weekend for them, right?!) And I don’t mind it, but I’ve been brainstorming ways to try to work some more nutrients in. So I decided to create these sweet potato waffles, which also happy to be gluten-free if that’s something that you or someone you love needs to consider!

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No-Bake Oatmeal Cinnamon Cookie Bites

May 22, 2018 by ewankewellness Leave a Comment

Hello lovely readers! It’s been HOT here all the sudden (not complaining, it’s great) so when we wanted something a little sweet, I was not so into the whole oven, baking thing. I made these No-Bake Oatmeal Cinnamon Cookie Bites, which reminded me that I had meant to share them on here! I originally created these mini cookies because I was trying to come up with a healthier version of those Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pies that I used to love when I was younger. They didn’t pan out quite like I was hoping (going to keep trying!) but the happy accident was that I ended up with this great “dough” that I rolled out and made into these healthy bite-sized treats.

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