Meals to eat upon rising
This roasted heirloom tomato tart with chickpea-walnut filling is a hearty and savory light main dish or side — or even breakfast. It shows off the beautiful colors and shapes of heirloom tomatoes on a tangy filling and buttery crust. You’ve seen those heirloom tomatoes, […]
A savory Mexican-seasoned butternut squash breakfast hash bowl made with roasted butternut squash, heirloom tomato salsa, avocado and an optional egg. Roast seasoned butternut squash cubes until they become seasoned fries, then top and enjoy. Make the salsa while the squash cubes are roasting, and […]
This peach-raspberry surprise smoothie is delicious and refreshing! We make it gently layered for a beautiful and easy way to enjoy fresh peaches and tart raspberries. The surprises are the zucchini and hemp seeds that add to the nutrition! I’d love to say that this […]
Peach oatmeal breakfast clafoutis is an easy and delicious one-pan breakfast bake that showcases beautiful seasonal fruits. Colorado peaches raise this baked oatmeal dish to company-brunch levels. Gluten-and-dairy-free, with vegan option. What is a Clafoutis? A clafoutis is a French baked dish that includes fruit, […]
I love a good breakfast muffin and these blueberry lemon almond-flour muffins fit the bill. They are nutrient-dense with almond and coconut flours, blueberries, lemon juice and zest. They’re even a great holiday treat for July 4th, Memorial Day or any time you want to […]
These strawberry-rhubarb-mint parfaits are cool and so refreshing for the warmer months. Depending on how you make them, parfaits are as good for breakfast as for dessert. My version of the parfait is a combination of my strawberry-rhubarb-mint compote, yogurt and a nut-spice mixture almost […]
This apple-blueberry almond crisp is a delicious combination of my favorite fruits, nuts and spices. It’s gently sweetened with maple syrup so that the tartness of the fruit shines through. Pretty enough to take to a potluck and simple enough to make for yourself. […]
This Moringa Fruit-Nut-Ola Grain-Free is a delicious and simple mixture of nuts, dried fruits, sesame oil, and Moringa powder. It’s mildly green and a little sweet, a little tart, and filling enough for breakfast. I think of it as trail mix thrown into a food […]
This Sweet Potato Sausage Broccoli Breakfast Bake is the perfect make-ahead meal for a Mother’s Day brunch. It’s a mouthwatering combination of sausage, sweet potatoes, broccoli, onions, and eggs. Gluten- and-dairy-free! Cooking Tips You’ll chop, sauté and assemble the dish the night before. I like […]
With only six ingredients, this easy coconut milk tapioca dessert is creamy and rich, with a subtle hint of vanilla. Bananas are fabulous with it and so are many other fruits. I’m lucky to be in Hawaii for a few days and so am celebrating […]
