Author: Carly Knowles
Curly Kale and Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Fennel and Garlic Vinaigrette
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Carrot Cake Muffins
Herbed Potato Salad with Yogurt
Almond Milk (and Strawberry Almond Milk)
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars
Crispy Oven Fries with Garlic Aioli
Curry Chicken in a Bag
Baby’s First Birthday Cake (Carrot Cake)
Coconut and Red Pepper Stew with White Fish
Print Coconut and Red Pepper Stew with White Fish This flavorful stew was inspired by Brazilian Moqueca or tropical seafood stew traditionally made with local seafood, tomatoes, and coconut milk. I’ve adapted it slightly for the modern American kitchen and simplified the ingredients. Serve it with coconut rice (rice cooked with coconut milk instead of...
Whole Wheat Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate Chips
Baked Salmon Cakes with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
https://youtu.be/oTPmlO0DgCw Print Baked Salmon Cakes with Lemon Yogurt Sauce Canned salmon is such a convenient pantry item and nutrient-dense food loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins B6, B12, D, selenium and more. I always recommend sustainably-caught salmon whenever possible. This recipe is very forgiving and can easily be adjusted to what you have on...
Maple Pecan Almond Butter
Print Maple Pecan Almond Butter After making this super simple and ultra satisfying nut butter, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to make your own! It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and SO GOOD. Author: Carly Knowles Yield: about 2 cups 1x Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x 2 cups raw pecans 1 cup raw almonds 2 tablespoons...
Vegetable Lasagna with Broccoli Kale Pesto and Tofu “Ricotta”
Print Vegetable Lasagna with Broccoli Kale Pesto and Tofu “Ricotta” (with dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan options) This recipe is loaded with all the vegetables. In fact, there are approximately 22 servings of vegetables in this one lasagna—now that’s something to celebrate! And like any good lasagna recipe, it’s made of multiple layers (13!) and does take a little time...
Chicken Bolognese with Butternut Squash
Print Chicken Bolognese with Butternut Squash This recipe is super easy and fast compared to a traditional bolognese and it’s ultra delicious, too. The ground chicken lightens this typically heavier dish while the butternut squash adds a deeper flavor and more nutrients to the pasta. Author: Carly Knowles Yield: 6-8 servings 1x Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x...
Coconut Curry Red Lentil Stew with Cilantro Lime Chutney
Print Coconut Curry Red Lentil Stew with Cilantro Lime Chutney This stew is really easy to make and comes together in 20 minutes or less. It’s packed with flavor and tons of nutritious ingredients like lentils, turmeric, and spinach. It’s the perfect soup for new mamas in the postpartum period looking for wholesome ingredients...
Spicy Chili with Adobo
Print Spicy Chili with Adobo This hearty chili is SO GOOD! It’s spicy and super satisfying. Customize it to make it your own by adding your favorite chili toppings–we like to add a spoonful of yogurt and cheddar cheese. Kidney beans provide so much valuable nutrition too, including plant-based protein, fiber, folate, iron, and more....
Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad with Fresh Dill
Print Roasted Carrot and Quinoa Salad with Fresh Dill This salad is tangy, herbaceous, salty, and slightly sweet–the perfectly balanced and ultra flavorful dish! It’s loaded with nutritious ingredients too. And it stores well and is even better a day or two after. Author: Carly Knowles Yield: 8 servings 1x Ingredients Scale 1x2x3x 6 large...
Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
Print Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder This chowder is warming and filling and full of healthy whole food ingredients. The chiles and jalapeños are a nice addition that add a little kick, but feel free to omit them if you’re looking for a more traditional and mild chowder. See note at the bottom for dairy free...
Almond Flour Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk (Breastfeeding) Cookies
These cookies are loaded with wholesome ingredients that provide energy and sweetness for nursing mamas (and anyone else that likes cookies!). For nursing mamas, these yummy cookies made with almond flour and oats and filled with chocolate chunks, are the perfect snack to satisfy the insatiable hunger and craving for sweets (ALL the food!) that many...
Broccoli Salad with Pickled Cranberries and Herb Yogurt Dressing
Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse! It contains ample vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients. From a nutritional point-of-view, broccoli is the Queen! It's loaded with phytonutrients, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium, folate, and even omega-3 fatty acid. It's not just another pretty face. Modern studies show that you can preserve the most nutrients...
Spiced Maple Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts
Pumpkin bread is one of those things you have to make at the first sign of fall. When the weather starts to cool and your local coffee shop starts making pumpkin spice lattes, you know it’s time. I love making this bread for many reasons, but mostly for how good it makes our house smell!...
Lemon Turmeric Chicken Soup with Fresh Dill
Chicken soup is the antidote to many things. Maybe you're sick, or just homesick, physically cold, melancholy, or maybe you want to use the rest of that rotisserie chicken you have on hand. I find that, whatever the reason is, chicken soup fulfills a purpose. I craved, and thus created, a good chicken soup recipe...
Quick Vinegar Pickles (Carrots)
You can use a variety of vegetables in this recipe. Cucumbers, red onions, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus all make great quick vinegar pickles. Print Quick Vinegar Pickles (Carrots) These quick pickles are a great way to add more vegetables into your diet. Add some to a green salad or on top of...
