Peaches are in season! And it’s May. I had no idea that Texas peaches were different from the northeast varieties that I am used to. These little guys are a ...
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Kale + Avocado Salad with Quinoa + Citrus
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Chickpea Miso + Avocado Sprout Salad
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Texas Peach + Green Bean Salad w Hazelnuts and Tarragon Vinaigrette
Peaches are in season! And it’s May. I had no idea that Texas peaches were different from the northeast varieties that I am used to. These little guys are a great portable size yet still bursting with juicy flavor. I purchased a large bucket of them this weekend from the farmer’s market and have been [...]
Tarragon Vinaigrette
A great fresh and versatile vinaigrette to toss on salads and raw or cooked vegetables. I’m told it’s wonderful on chicken and shrimp as well! Tarragon Vinaigrette Yield: 3 tsp champagne vinegar 1 Tbsp minced shallot 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped 1 tsp agave or pure maple syrup, or to [...]
Heirloom Lettuces with Miso-Tahini
This has been my go-to simple salad for the season. Find the freshest veggies that your farmer’s market has to offer. Heirloom lettuces, sunflower sprouts and tomatoes made this bowl. Top it off with miso-tahini heaven and crushed toasted sesame + dulce, and you’ve got yourself a crunch-y fresh start to any meal! Heirloom Lettuces [...]
Gingered Broccolini with Sauteed Mushroom, Lentil + Quinoa Medley
It’s been quite some time since my last post, and I do apologize, though I have a good reason for it… We have finally opened the doors to DEFINE west university! This project has been taking up most of time since, well, October?!*%^! Along with my business partner, Co-Owner and Founder Henry Richardson, we offer [...]
Green Soup
A blend of greens, asparagus, avocado, lime, and jalapeno, this soup is anti-inflammatory and cleansing. The leafy greens pack a nutrient-dense and mineral-rich punch; the avocado is smoothing and is rich in luteins and folate, both great for heart health. The asparagus detoxifies our system, and with the mild heat from the jalapeno and the brightness from [...]
Chocolate-Avocado Pudding
I made this for Easter dessert tonight as the ‘lighter, vegan option’ next to the fabulous creme brulee bites that my mother-in-law made. I knew that I would like it, but it was surprisingly a big hit from the entire peanut gallery! My in-laws have started to become a bit more comfortable with the word [...]
Chocolate Goji Granola
Glorious superfoods start your morning off right in this crunchy granola sweet. Cacao, goji, and chia seeds give this recipe a powerful punch of antioxidants, fiber, iron, protein and healthy omegas. The subtle chocolate-y undertones from the cacao pairs perfectly with the nutty almond slices, toasted oats and bright flavor from the goji berries. Sprinkle atop [...]
Roasted Beet, Chickpea + Black Quinoa Salad
Beets….LOADED with fiber, potassium, iron and folic acid. The pigment that gives beets their color (Betacyanin) is also a powerful antioxidant. I found this Chioggia type at the farmer’s market last weekend, and I was immediately drawn to their color and red-and-white striped roots! This particular bunch is only now starting to show up on specialty grocery [...]
Maca Oatmeal with Maple-Pecans + Pomogranates
One of my breakfast staples: The Oatmeal Bowl. You can flavor your morning in so many beneficial ways, sweet or savory. Try adding Superfoods like cacao or goji berries, or greens with nutritional yeast, or simply fresh fruit and nuts. Lately I’ve been on a Maca kick. I’ve talked about Maca before, but here are [...]
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A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, Erin spent time working in the kitchen at Pure Food and Wine after several years in the dance performing world and instructing classes at Physique 57. She owned and operated her own healthy cookie and granola company O'Cookies Wholesome Bites in New York City and you can now find her teaching classes at Define Body & Mind in Houston.Follow
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