BREAKFAST

As the weather warms up, so does my appetite for smoothies and shakes. This shake is rich, creamy, and a fun combination of tahini, frozen banana, dried fig, cinnamon, and vanilla.

These naturally gluten-free muffins are mildly sweet and citrusy with a soft, tender crumb that is held together with almond flour, brown rice flour, eggs, applesauce and olive oil. I've opted for coconut sugar which made the batter darker. Feel free to use regular sugar if you'd like to keep the batter lighter so there's more contrast with the poppy seeds.

I'm so smitten with this breakfast, I'm not sure where to begin. Let me first start by saying it's one of those quick skillet meals that comes together in the same amount of time it takes to make oatmeal or a smoothie.

As the mornings get cooler, if I'm not having a dal of some sort, I'll probably be making this Golden Quinoa or Blueberry Ginger Buckwheat porridge. Both are great options if you're bored of your breakfast routine but still want something warm and cozy in the morning.

This dal is the meal that's most often repeated in our house. It's my favorite savory breakfast on cool mornings, it travels well in a thermos for work lunches, and it's a quick last-minute pantry-meal when I have little else in the fridge. Red lentils are simmered with onion, turmeric, chili powder and curry powder. Kale is added towards the end, and the soup is finished with ginger and lime.

The flavors of goats cheese, peas, lemon and dill make for a special meal. Yet it only takes minutes to throw this omelet together.

The warming combination of spiced black beans and sweetly fried plantains, topped with avocado, lime and crumbly cheese is pure comfort food. And it’s been an especially welcome reprieve during these recent cool, damp spring days.

I don't think there could be a breakfast more perfect than this Mediterranean mezze. With its fresh vegetables and herbs simply dressed in olive oil and lemon or vinegar, feta cheese, soft flatbread, briny olives, and warm and creamy spinach lentil soup, there's something special about savoring a sampling of several small plates in a slow, simple, and unpretentious manner.

Happy New Year! I’m offering this Breakfast Cherry Crumb Cake as a sweet antidote to all the New Year cleanses and detoxes dangerously promising to make you once again clean and pure. If you want to steer toward the middle rather than operate in the extremes this year, keep reading for the sweet origin story of this cake.

This cool sweet/tart green smoothie makes the most of tangy goat’s milk kefir (or coconut kefir) by balancing it with the sweet and uniquely tropical, fruity flavor of pineapple. I add spinach and flax seeds for some greens and fiber. And peanut butter and hemp seeds give it richness and staying power.

Yes, these pancakes really do remind me of strawberry shortcake, but they're absolutely appropriate for breakfast. In fact, they're a staple in my house and have become a go-to weekday breakfast when I need something fun and playful.

There comes a time in the middle of winter when I need a bright, fruity, tropical fix. Anyone else out there? That time has arrived for me, and this Mango Lassi Chia Pudding hits the spot. Between the fruity mango, bright hit of cardamom and lemon, rich creaminess from coconut milk and almond butter, and a salty-sweet, buttery topping of....

It's a new year -- Happy 2018, you guys! There's something about starting a new year - even though, technically, I know nothing has changed between the 31st and the 1st - that makes me feel lighter, refreshed, and inspired. But in all honesty, we don't need to wait for January for a fresh start. I'm sharing a two-minute strategy I use to reset and get clear on my intentions, any day, any month. And in terms of food, this Everyday Dal is the ultimate reset, whatever the need. It's been one of my go-to recipes for years, whether I need a warm and nourishing pantry meal or a hearty breakfast (yep!).

These yogurt bowls are a summer favorite in our house. Non-dairy coconut yogurt is topped with the best summer fruit you can get your hands on. And a Lime Cardamom Stovetop Granola is the perfect finishing touch.

Good morning breakfast tacos! If there's anything that reflects the roots of my childhood cuisine, it's tacos and chili. These tacos are a good reminder that it's the simple ingredient combos, like yogurt and salsa with eggs and tortilla, that make quick weekday meals all the happier.

It's spring and the sun is out in Madrid! I've heard even Madrid is not immune to cool and rainy spring days. But for now it's warm, and I'm celebrating with a smoothie! Today I have for you an energizing, mood-boosting, creamy and very blueberry smoothie.

Happy Spring! Depending on where you live, it may not feel like it yet. So to ensure spring sunshine in all our kitchens this week, I thought you might like to have these bright and cheerful breakfast jars. Their soft golden hue from turmeric powder reminds me of warm sunshine, and eating them is light stepping out into fresh spring air.

If you haven't tried an omelet wrap yet (remember the za'atar wrap with the arugula cherry salad?), I hope today's version will convince you. A reminder that spring is on its way, this open-face omelet is topped with a bright and creamy pea and avocado pesto. 

Hands up if you want a new grab-and-go breakfast for busy weekday mornings! These mini frittatas are a portable, perfectly portioned, and substantial meal-in-a-muffin. 

If you're ready to welcome fall into your kitchen, this skillet meal should be top of your list to make! Its sweet and smoky flavor, hearty chunks of squash, apple, and beans, and topping of....

Sometimes we get tricked into setting idealistic standards for ourselves. If you follow the health and wellness space closely, you'll probably agree that the marketing for the health trend du jour makes a convincing argument for why you too .....

Show of hands. Who likes pancakes? Banana bread? Anything griddled or cooked in a cast-iron skillet?

I had another recipe planned to share with you this week. But strawberries are everywhere now, sweet, juicy and delicious. And I couldn’t allow another week to pass by without celebrating them, especially once I made this pudding for breakfast and decided it was too good to not share.

I first became enchanted with the Mediterranean citrus and olive oil pairing when I started cooking for myself in college. That's also when my obsession with cooking shows on the Food Network began. I loved watching.....

If I had to identify one change I've made over the years that has had the greatest impact on maintaining a steady weight and feeling good in my body and about my body, it would be mindful eating - also known as intuitive eating. That's right, it's not the green smoothies, chia seeds, or coconut oil - although those do contribute to my whole nourishment - but rather the state of mind I've cultivated in the kitchen and at the table.

This quinoa porridge is a riff on one of the most popular breakfasts on the blog: Cinnamon Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge. Today's version is as delicious. It's naturally sweetened with pear and spiced with star anise and cinnamon, two spices which work wonders to enhance the pear flavor.

If you've followed for a while you know my love for persimmons. Autumn for me is not just Hibernation Preparation Season, but also Persimmon Season. I wait all year for these guys to show up. They're finally here and making their debut in this smoothie.