Healthy Food • Healthy Living
Health and nutrition have always been important to me, but over the past several years, my knowledge and interest in food and how it affects our body has really expanded. So, with my love for cooking, organic produce, and whole foods, with my food blog Lemons and Basil, I hope to inspire you in your cooking adventures and journey of good health, the way so many other food blogs have inspired me!
Happy Independence Day if you’re in America!
I’m afraid I didn’t quite get together a red, white, and blue dish for you today, but I’m hoping you won’t be too disappointed once you feast your eyes on these Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Caramelized Veggies! If you aren’t familiar with Jackfruit, you can read all about it here…
These White Whole Wheat French Baguettes are a breeze to make and only contain 5 ingredients!
While I don’t often make bread at home for just the three of us, I love making homemade bread when it comes to having company or taking something to a get-together with family and friends…
We love to hike this time of year. It’s become a little more challenging with a 22 month old and being 7 months pregnant, but we’re making the effort. These Chocolate Peanut and Oat Energy Bars are the perfect snack to pack along, and truly make the hike worth it!…
If you follow me on Instagram, you may remember this Chopped Apple Quinoa and Pecan Salad I made {and posted} for our family’s Easter get-together this year. It was a hit all around and my sister requested it for our Father’s Day dinner last evening…
Apparently yesterday was National Doughnut Day…which I completely missed. There are so many national food days, how do people keep up with it all?! I’ll have to make it up to you and share a yummy donut recipe soon!
In the meantime, how about these amazing {vegan + gluten-free} Cauliflower Quinoa Tacos with Black Bean Salsa and Guacamole?!…
Ever met one of those people who say they don’t really care for chocolate? I’ve met a few and when these words come out of their mouth, I can’t help but look at them like they have two heads.
Not. Like. Chocolate?? How is that even possible?…
I think we can all agree that Spring and Fall are two truly lovely seasons. I have friends who tend to hate summer or winter, but living in Tennessee, we have the luxury of experiencing all four season and I find I look forward to and love each and every one…
Y’all. I have so much goodness to share with you today! First of all, have you heard of ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Cream?! If you haven’t, head to your nearest Kroger and get some!…
Planning a night in this Cinco de Mayo rather than heading out? I’ve got just the dish for you!
This Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Black Beans is bold in both color and flavor! And best of all it’s loaded with nutrition, yet low in calories, allowing plenty of room for some churro cupcakes, Mexican brownies, or fried ice cream!
Pale pink Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Popsicles for a sweet baby girl! We found out this past Monday that Brighton will soon have a baby sister, Adelaide Grace, and we could not be more excited! From the beginning both Josh and I felt it was a little girl…
This Spaghetti Squash Veggie Teriyaki Bowl is hearty, healthy, and full of flavor. Not only is it a great alternative to takeout, but a great way to get in loads of veggies without sacrificing the flavor. As a huge fan of spaghetti squash…
Since I disappeared on you for the past three weeks, I figured it was only fair that I reappear with a healthy yummy treat in hand! These Healthy Butternut Squash Mini Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips are a pure delight…
Many of you already know, but for those who don’t, I’m so excited to share with you that our family of three will soon be a family of four! We have another little miracle due in early September, which will put Brighton and his new baby brother or sister right at two years apart…
If you like quinoa and kale salads, then this Quinoa White Bean and Kale Salad is a must-try for you, but careful, it’s rather addicting! If you haven’t tried a quinoa and kale salad before, let me highly recommend this one…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether it’s a significant other, kiddos, your mom and dad, or a close friend, it’s always fun to make a little sweet for someone special in your life…
I know, I know. Another zucchini pasta dish, but what can I say, we eat zucchini pasta weekly and there are so many different healthy ways to fix it! This White Bean Creamy Alfredo with Zucchini Pasta has become a recent favorite…
One of my all time favorite combinations for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, is Roasted Vegetables + White Cheddar Cheese {preferably raw milk and/or aged} + Over Easy Eggs…
This Baked Lentil Marinara Spaghetti Squash is for all the pasta lovers out there wanting to cut back on the carbs without sacrificing your favorites! Using vegetables in place of pasta is a regular thing in our house…
Is it completely cliche that my first post after the New Year is a salad? It is, isn’t it?
What can I say, I’ve always been a bit predicable… And while I certainly can’t say I’ve eaten 100% clean since the start of the New Year, I’m determined to get back on track…
Any cranberry fans out there? If so, these Gluten-Free Pancakes with Cranberry Apple Compote are for you! Bold in both flavor and color, they’re the perfect choice for a festive Christmas morning breakfast or brunch…
So, a bit of an interesting story regarding this Sweet Potato and Beet Veggie Flatbread. I got an email earlier this summer from a producer for RFD-TV’s show “Country Women”….
Gluten-Free Organic Thumbprint Cookies + Sprouts Bulk Bin Treat Exchange. Need I say more?
That means two things:…
Today is such a special day, and not because of this Cauliflower Quinoa and Kale Gratin, although it is pretty special in itself, but because it’s my husband’s birthday! I am so blessed because of this man…
This BBQ Sweet Potato and Veggie Pita Pizza makes a weekly appearance in our house. I’ve mentioned this before, but pretty much every Friday night, we have some sort of healthy flatbread pizza, play a card or board game while we eat, then watch a movie once Brighton goes to bed…
Hummus anyone? Or rather crispy, salty blue corn chips, dipped and covered in roasted-garlic-red-pepper-and-white-bean-goodness?? This White Bean Hummus with Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper is chock full of nutrition and loaded with flavor, you’ll be begging for more!…
Let me just warn you, this is a long post. BUT, I have no apologies to offer, because aside from the recipe for these mouth-watering Peach Crepes with Goat Cheese Cream Filling, we have so many other great things to discuss today!…
I can still hardly believe we have a one year old. In so many ways, it seems like he was only born yesterday, and yet in others, it feels as if he’s been here so much longer…
Two things: First – I may be late, but I’m definitely jumping on the overnight oats bandwagon. These Easy Overnight Oats are so versatile, healthy, convenient, kid-friendly, and best of all – so yummy!..
As promised, I not only have an amazing recipe to share for this Three Cheese Spinach Pesto Pizza, but thanks to Vital Proteins, I also have a GIVEAWAY! If you missed last week’s post, you can check out the first part of this two part series here…
Monday may not be my favorite day of the week, but one thing I love about Monday is the fresh start it brings, especially when it comes to eating and making good decisions. I don’t know about you, but the weekends always seem a little more challenging to eat clean…
