Nicole’s SPICY SRIRACHA CAULIFLOWER ‘WINGS’ with VEGAN ‘RANCH’ DIP

Ohh I can’t get enough of this!! ❤ These vegan Spicy Sriracha Cauliflower ‘Wings’ are to die for, I promise! I was never a big fan of chicken wings, but sure enough I could eat this version everyday 😉

Extremely easy and quick to prepare, serve it as an appetizer, or make it a snack while binging on the latest season of your favorite show on Netflix (#guilty!).

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Nicole’s BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP-OAT COOKIES

Banana Oat Cookies

Valentine’s Day ❤ is only few days away, and if you are anything like me you are probably hoping nobody will show up with a box of “absurdly processed-full of chemicals-unhealthy” chocolate 😉

Don’t get me wrong, I LOOOVE sweets, but the ‘real’ thing, which is hardly what comes in a heart shaped box. Well, I’m giving you this incredible recipe, so you can scratch that hitch for a sweet treat without the guilty feeling.

Bananas, walnuts, chocolate chips and oats. Yes, 4 ingredients only! You’ll love them! Your other half will love them…. And your kids too 😉

Rich in fiber, gluten free, processed sugar free, low fat…and very nutritious. Enjoy!! ❤ Continue reading “Nicole’s BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP-OAT COOKIES”

Nicole’s COCONUT FLOUR & CONCORD GRAPES CLAFOUTIS

Coconut Flour & Concord Grapes Clafoutis

This is an incredible dessert, worth of a patisserie! Perfect to be enjoyed with a cup of tea, mid-afternoon. The nature of coconut flour allows the cake to stay moist. Most of the sweetness comes from the fruit you decide to use. My best friend’ grandma has this amazing grape-vine in her backyard, and I LOVE to take advantage of those sweet, delicious fruit! I really like the crunchiness of the seeds once they are cooked, but if you don’t particularly enjoy that you can substitute grapes with your berries of choice.

It also freezes extremely well: to enjoy it just place it in the microwave for a minute and it’ll taste like fresh out the oven! (TIP: before storing it make sure you slice and individually wrap in plastic).

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Nicole’s GLUTEN FREE CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI

Gluten Free Cauliflower Gnocchi Pomodoro & Basilico

I am a big fan of using cauliflower as a healthy, low carb & low fat option. It is extremely versatile and everything I end up making tastes so good! From pizza crust (will be posting my recipe soon!), to Nicole’s GLUTEN FREE GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH , to these Gnocchi.

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Nicole’s GREEN DETOX SOUP

Green Detox Soup

Well well, given the fact we most likely all had a ‘little’ too much to eat over Thanksgiving, I decided to share my delicious detox soup recipe to get you back on track. A good way to replenish all vitamins and minerals, flush toxins out, and restore your body pH. These fresh alkalizing green vegetables full of potassium and antioxidants will rejuvenate your cells helping your detoxification and cleanse.

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Nicole’s GLUTEN FREE BUTTERNUT SQUASH PARMIGIANA

Gluten Free Butternut Squash Parmigiana

The clock is ticking: a couple of days until Thanksgiving, and you are trying to get ready to select and prepare the perfect meal for your family and guests. Turkey is the “big boy” on the table, but as much of an effort you can put into cooking it to perfection, not everybody will eat it, for a reason or another. Actually, you will most likely end up with plenty leftover: I know, been there – done that! And I’m sure you did too: “Turkey sandwich” for a week! 😉

That’s why I’m offering you this appetizing option to your traditional turkey. YES YES YES, there’s no meat involved, but I assure you the texture is so ‘meaty’, you won’t hear any complain from meat lovers! Besides being very tasty (and obviously a healthy option, hehe), it’s also light so you’ll still have room for all the other delicious food you will be serving!

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Nicole’s ROASTED ORGANIC HEIRLOOM CARROTS with HONEY-ORANGE GLAZE

ROASTED ORGANIC HEIRLOOM CARROTS with HONEY-ORANGE GLAZE

How pretty are these carrots?! Well, let me tell you something: they are not just pretty, they are “pretty delicious” too! Another great recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner: add some color to your table! You can find these organic heirloom carrots at your local farmers market, or Trader Joe’s store. Keep it simple. Keep it easy. Keep it healthy 🙂

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Nicole’s EARTHY WHITE BEANS & BEET GREENS SOUP

EARTHY WHITE BEANS & BEET GREENS SOUP

This earthy soup reminds me of winters in Italy 🙂 Rich of flavor as well as fibers, vitamins and minerals. For this recipe I used beet greens, as I buy beets often and I like to use as much as I can of my food, discarding the least possible. You can definitely use the leafy greens of your choice: kale, spinach, collard, even cabbage. Enjoy! Continue reading “Nicole’s EARTHY WHITE BEANS & BEET GREENS SOUP”

Nicole’s GLUTEN FREE GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH & CINNAMON ORGANIC MASHED SWEET POTATOES

Gluten Free Garlic Cauliflower Mash & Cinnamon Organic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Today I am recommending you two different options to your usual mashed potatoes: Gluten Free Garlic Cauliflower Mash and Cinnamon Organic Mashed Sweet Potatoes. These are incredible dishes, full of flavor and extremely nutritious! When planning your Thanksgiving meal, make sure you try them out: this way you can offer your guests both a savory and a sweet choice. They are easy to make and you can prepare a small or as big of a batch as you need (go big, I assure you there won’t be any leftovers!).

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Nicole’s FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE CHUTNEY

Cranberry Orange Chutney

One week till Thanksgiving! I had been planning on sharing few different recipes for your Holiday menu, but had two very hectic weeks and little time to blog! I will try to catch up and post some healthy & easy ones during the next few days. Mostly little twitches to your traditional dishes, to keep it classic, tasty, AND healthy 🙂

First on the list: Cranberry Orange Chutney. Let’s not give into the canned cranberry sauce! Not only it is loaded with sugar, but also preservatives. It’s so easy to make your own with a handful of ingredients and only takes few minutes. Continue reading “Nicole’s FRESH CRANBERRY ORANGE CHUTNEY”