It's snack time! And today I'm whipping up one of my old favorites: Zenergy date balls! These little guys serve as the perfect pre/post workout fuel, a snack on the go, or even that sweet bite we sometimes crave after dinner time. Nuts, oats, dates, almond butter, flaxseed meal, and spices blend together while creating a smooth and deliciously crunchy texture. The touch of honey adds just the right amount of sweetness to create a satisfying bite. Roll 'em into balls, pop 'em

Do you remember that scene in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" where Toula is a kid in the school lunch room and her classmates ask her what she's eating? She tells them it's moussaka and they tease her shrieking "Moose kaka?!?!?". The poor kid! As a fellow Greek American, I could feeeel her embarrassment through the screen. This dish is super popular in Greek cuisine and is typically made with ground beef, eggplant or potatoes, tomato sauce, and topped with a creamy bechamel. As y

Wowowow this recipe is a winner. The original recipe comes from the First Mess and the one below includes my suggested modifications and re-structuring. It was Thursday night and I was looking for a warm, hearty. and comforting meal that would give hubs and I the nutrition that we needed to heal from our coughs and congestion, without sacrificing taste, texture, and satiation. The heavy bloated after-eating feelings that you can get after eating loads of cheese and carbs are

This week sickness snuck its way into our home. With the sniffles and fatigue I've been feeling the need for comfort. It's important though that with eating comforting foods, I'm not introducing more inflammation into my body when it needs healing most. Cue these healthy whole food muffins! They're full of potassium rich bananas, antioxidant packed blubes, fiber filled oats, protein from Greek yogurt, and just a hint of sweetness from honey. I've been having 2 in the morning

Hello November! It's cooling down for real around these parts; I saw the first snowflake of the season earlier today! When it gets chilly outside, all I want to eat are warming foods just like this incredibly delicious and creamy chickpea curry. It's a one-pot wonder, is ready in 30 minutes or less, and will make even curry-suspicious eaters happy. This meal works great for lunch or dinner, and is something you can count on to fill your belly with happiness. Servings: 4 Prep

You know those nights when you're mentally spent and know you want to eat something delicious, healthy, and flavorful but just don't have it in you to turn the oven or stove on? I think it's pretty safe to say we've all been there... Depending what you have going on in life, these moments can happen more frequently than you'd like to admit... right? Don't guilt yourself over it! There's no shame allowed here. We all live busy lives so it's important and realistic to have a ha

I love adding veggies into baked goodies. It's a sneaky way to get extra vitamins and minerals into something so cozy and comforting. These sweet, chocolatey, warm-spiced muffins are a perfect meal-prepped portable breakfast on the go or anytime snack. What's special about these muffs is that they're turned all the way up in flavor while being vegan, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, and you can also make them nut free. And I promise, no sacrifices are being made her

Okay friends, I'm letting you in on a little secret. I may let on to be a creative food prowess in the kitchen, but I'm normally a creature of habit. I eat a banana and peanut in some for breakfast and eggs and veggies for lunch or dinner basically every day. You'd think I'd get sick of it after doing this for years and years on end, but honestly I don't! I look forward to these tried and true meals daily. They make me feel good, and they're made of fresh whole food ingredien

Imagine a weeknight activity that includes meal prepping, food trivia, learning how to save time + eat better all while having fun in your home kitchen in less than 60 minutes... It exists!! Join me on Wednesday August 4th at 5pm mst / 7pm est for a Virtual Cooking Class where we'll do just that. Click here so sign up! This recipe hits all the savory flavor profile bases from sweet corn and crunchy peppers to spiced enchilada sauce and creamy melty cheese, all layered between

Another summer squash recipe coming at you! And this one checks all the comfort food AND nutrition boxes. Sure it's pizza, but this one is loaded with summer squash, kale, fresh pistachio and mint pesto, goat cheese. It's a delicious way to balance your balance sugar levels and satisfy those cheese cravings. FUN FACT: Did you know that goat cheese is rich in B12 vitamins, riboflavin, probiotics, and protein while also being easier to digest than most cheeses?! It's true. And

... these are a few of my favorite things! But really, these dream-boats serve as the perfect side or entrée to a summer day. I've been obsessed with zucchini and summer squash ever since I grew a surplus in my first home garden a few years ago. It forced me to get creative on how to incorporate them into new recipes to keep things fresh. You really can't go wrong using either of them for this one. There is something about the way the zucchini and tomatoes burst in flavor and

Ever since swooning over a crispy falafel pita in Amsterdam years ago, I've been on a quest to find the best falafel recipe out there. I feel like I've finally done it, and it's a Katerina-original. It took a lot of delicious trial and error but hey, someone had to do it. Through my dream-falafel-seeking journey I've picked up a number of tricks along the way, like how to prevent ugly crying while chopping an onion, and how to make a dollar stretch by getting a few different

Grapefruit, while gorgeous in color and delicious in cocktails, can be hard to eat on its own. As a kid I had an aversion to anything bitter. I wanted to like grapefruit SO BAD because of how they looked, but one bite and an instant pucker was enough for me. I'm so happy that I found and edited this recipe with my mom years ago, and that I'm able to share it with you today! The warming spices and sweetener are just enough to tame that grapefruit pucker to a point where it's a

Warmer weather is FINALLY in the air, can you feel it?! With that warm sunshine comes cookouts, BBQs, and gathering to eat and drink outside with friends and family. This recipe is perfect to have on hand for those days, or any weeknight where you're craving something hearty that will leave you feeling satisfied but not heavy. Even your non-vegetarian friends will love these deliciously spiced black bean burgers! I love how versatile they are. You can serve them classic on a

The time has come. I'm sharing my famous Hippie Unbaked raw vegan cheesecake recipe with the world! Why share this coveted recipe, you may ask? Well because Covid has been around for a long time, and I don't have the same capacity as I once did to create and sell these babies for Hippie Unbaked on my own. PLUS, they are so fun and easy to make I wanted to share the love so you can make them at home too! They are the perfect afternoon treat that you can enjoy guilt-free and wi

Did you know that upping your intake of sweet vegetables can help cut down sugar cravings? It's true! I'm definitely one of those people who notices myself craving something sweet from time to time. For me, there is nothing more soothing than curling up on the couch in a blanket with a square of dark chocolate. And there's nothing wrong with that! No one can take my occasional chocolate fix away from me. However, I've found that warm nourishing plant-based meals like this Bud

What the heck is a "flapjack"? In the United Kingdom, a flapjack refers to a baked bar, cooked in a flat oven tin and cut into rectangles, made from rolled oats, and other ingredients. They're traditionally sweet. This one, my friends, is not. It's a savory oat bake filled with zucchini, red pepper, and olive deliciousness that warms your belly, and your heart. I'd go as far as saying this one is a healthy comfort food. It's perfect for those nights that you want a nourishing

I'm always looking for new delicious ways to incorporate fermented foods into my diet since they've been proven strengthen the gut microbiome. That's how I arrived at this Asian inspired plant-based recipe of the week. What do you know about miso? Miso means ‘fermented beans’ in Japanese. In Japan, it's common for people to begin their day with a bowl of miso soup. It's believed to stimulate digestion and energize the body. Miso paste is made from fermented soybeans and grain

There is truly nothing better than the warming scent of granola cooking away in the oven. It's better than cookies, I swear. The best part is that it tastes absolutely delicious, and the crunchy nutty texture keeps me coming back for more. (Portion it out, you'll be fine!) The reason that this is the One Granola Recipe to Rule Them All is that the base ingredients will give you perfect crispy granola every time, and from there you can get creative with your add-ins to change

You know those cold winter nights where it's already dark out at 5:30pm, and you're tired from a long day of work? The last thing I want to do on those nights is cook a complicated, time consuming meal. I want something easy, fast, and comforting that will leave me feeling nourished, like I just received a warm hug. I made this recipe on exactly one of those nights and it hit the mark! The best part is that it makes for yummy leftovers the next day. I hate it when blogs go on