Market Green Salad with Fennel, Herbs, & Blackberries
My favorite fresh starter for a summertime meal on the patio! Scroll on for the simple and delicious recipe, and… Read the full story from our blooming jasmine outdoor dinner party here!
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Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa Lettuce Boats
photographed by chanel dror One of my favorite meals from back home was homemade chalupas, made with tortillas we rolled out and cooked ourselves, black beans, occasionally chicken, and this yummy pineapple salsa. For this occasion, I changed it up by using bite-sized lettuce boats instead of the tortilla for a lighter alternative. This salsa […]
DIY Peanut Butter Apple Cookies
photographed by chanel dror These are the perfect snack because they look and feel like a cookie… but it’s a healthy apple slice in disguise! Perfect for satisfying those afternoon cravings for something naughty without the guilt. We slathered on peanut butter “frosting,” then let everyone choose their favorite toppings. Continue reading the full story […]
Sweet Potato Guacamole Toasts
photographed by chanel dror Let’s be honest: there’s really no wrong way to combine these ingredients. But by slicing sweet potato thinly and roasting it to a crisp, I served up a veggie-filled snack that was easy, fun, and a healthier alternative to everyone’s favorite avocado toast. As if I needed more sweet potato in […]
Lentil Puree with Cilantro and Lime
photographed by chanel dror As someone who is officially stuck in a snack rut (greek yogurt, anyone?), I was particularly excited about this office challenge. As soon as I came across this puree that seemed like a lighter version of an indulgent Mexican dip with tons of cilantro and lime, I knew I had to […]
Baked Thyme Zucchini Chips
photographed by chanel dror For me, an afternoon snack needs to be two things: crunchy and salty! I browsed Pinterest until I found my perfect healthy snack recipe to try — this one for rosemary and basil zucchini chips. I put my own twist on the recipe by using thyme instead of rosemary and basil, […]
Roasted Beet Tostadas with Avocado Crema, Goat Cheese & Pepitas
photos by Hannah Haston It’s hard to describe life in Austin without mentioning tacos. The two are basically inseparable, and since it’s not out-of-the-question that I might start a day with breakfast tacos and end it with fajitas, you could say that I’ve gotten pretty good at putting fresh twists on the classics so that […]
Spring Salmon and Veggie Grain Bowl
photos by Ashleigh Amoroso I’ve finally gotten Adam on the grain bowl train, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Used to be that my announcement that we were having a grain bowl for dinner (again) was met with an eye roll, but now I get more of an “okay, cool” response from him, so […]
Anti-Inflammatory Berry + Turmeric Muffins
For many years, I focused on health and wellness in terms of achieving a certain look. I was convinced that if I looked a certain way, it would make me feel a certain way. Wellness was synonymous with appearance and, well, in the end it resulted in unhealthy habits and a lack of a holistic […]
Gluten-Free Cauliflower Tabbouleh
I’m never one to replace glutenous recipe ingredients with gluten-free alternatives. I love my gluten, you guys, and I’ll never sub a bun for a lettuce wrap, or swap pizza crust for the cauliflower alternative. I get my love from gluten from my mama — the two of us always joke that we are food […]
Charred Caprese Eggplants
I almost feel like it’s cheating to do another “caprese” recipe, because let’s face it: ANYTHING you stuff with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella is going to be delicious. But when I made these charred eggplants the other night for dinner, they were so ridiculously easy (in addition to being delish) that I knew I […]
14 Healthy Dinner Recipes to Help You Reset After the Holidays
Is it any coincidence that New Years resolutions happen right about the time that I can barely look at another cheese board or glass of champagne without feeling a little queasy? After nearly a month of revelry, I am so ready to savor some lighter, cleaner meals that put vegetables front and center, and my […]
Smoked Salmon Toast with Mustard and Herbs
Most of the parties we host at our house are as casual as it gets: thirty minutes in, everyone’s kicked off their shoes (and usually jumped in the pool). If I serve appetizers, it’s something super simple like homemade guac and salsas or a good cheese with a crusty baguette. The one exception is our […]
Festive Fruit Salad with Rosemary & Vanilla Syrup
Click right here to get the recipe for this Festive Fruit Salad with Rosemary & Vanilla Syrup from The First Mess!
Pumpkin Channa Masala
We’re deep into pumpkin season and I think we can all admit that as cliché as the flavor can be this time of year, we still love it. There’s just something so perfect about opening up a can of that bright orange fruit to bake up a good ‘ole pumpkin pie, cake, or bread that makes […]
ZA’ATAR AND HUMMUS SALMON LENTIL SALAD
I can’t take full credit for this recipe — it was inspired by an amazing dish I tried at a neighborhood café here in Austin called Epicerie. But I can say that I’ve devised an interpretation of the restaurant’s salad that truly couldn’t be easier. Got a knife? How about an oven? Great. That’s just about […]
HONEY NUT & CINNAMON GRANOLA
I looove honey for its complex flavor and versatility – I add a spoonful to everything from my morning coffee to my favorite vegetarian chili. We use it daily at our house, so when the National Honey Board asked me to team up to create some ‘Golden Moments’ throughout the month of September for National Honey Month, I […]
Salad-Topped Socca Flatbread
This may not be a very popular opinion – but I haven’t been into recipes lately. With summer coming to an end, the calendar has filled up and my to-do list has nearly doubled in length, meaning the amount of time that I have to commit to making and trying fun recipes has been almost […]
13 Lunch Recipes That Are Perfect for Taking to Work
If you’ve been following along with the #CSBungalow progress, you know that we’re this close to finally being able to call our new studio space home, and we couldn’t be more ready. Because while we’ve loved working out of Camille’s home for the last few years, there are a few things that have been less-than-ideal… namely, the lack […]
Crispy Salmon And Watermelon Mint Salsa
Editor’s Note: Today’s healthy recipe is brought to us by Libbie Summers, a recognized food and lifestyle tastemaker. Her work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Vogue, and on the OWN Show. She now serves as the Creative Culinary Director of the newly launched Terra’s Kitchen, a meal delivery service focusing on farm […]