When it comes to breakfast, I have always had a hard time eating healthy. I'm not much of an egg person and I feel like that only leaves me with carb-heavy options like waffles, pancakes and muffins. Recently, I've been really focused on shedding these last 10lbs of baby weight, so I've had to start thinking of breakfast dishes that were low-car, high-protein and dairy-free. Once I created this sweet potato hash, having a healthy, nutrient dense, breakfast became a whole lot easier (and more ... [ Read More ]
Ahi Tuna Salad
I love ahi tuna. I think it’s mainly because it’s super tasty and satisfying, but doesn’t make me feel heavy (so I am able to keep powering through my day). Also, having it be one of my favorite raw foods, the crisp coolness of the fish makes it my go-to in the summer. When I first started working with tuna, I felt extremely intimidated. Restaurants just make it look very simplistic and elegant in their preparation. Not saying I don’t trust myself, but this is just one of the many ... [ Read More ]
Zucchini Noodle Pasta w/ RAW Tropical Marinara
Last week I did something pretty cool. I filmed a video recipe segment with one of my FAVORITE foodies, Bobby Parish, of Flav City. We had been tossing the idea of filming together for a while and when it finally happened, it turned out even better than I would have imagined. It all started when Bobby saw my recipe for Zucchini Noodle Caprese Pasta that featured the phenomenal Chelsydale peeler and the result was something incredible... A zucchini noodle pasta with a raw (yes raw) tropical ... [ Read More ]
Cauliflower/Zucchini Crust Pizza (No Dairy OR Gluten)
Last night I taught a Cauliflower Crust Pizza making class via my Everything Erica cooking school on Dabble. Normally, if there are any dietary restrictions, my students e-mail me before hand and I can figure out a way to take care of it. This time, one of the attendees forgot to let me know that she was completely dairy-free (yikes!). If you've seen or made my cauliflower crust pizza before, you know the "dough" is packed with cheese. The last thing I wanted to do was send this girl home ... [ Read More ]
2 Ingredient Recipe: Chia Seed Pudding
Last weekend, Dan's cousin, Erica, came to visit us. Although it's so fun just having her around, admittedly, her best contribution to the weekend was her Chia Seed pudding recipe. This 2 ingredient treat makes the perfect breakfast and gives you amazing sustainable energy to get you through the morning. It's sort of reminiscent of a tapioca (except SO much healthier). 2 Ingredient Recipe: Chia Seed Pudding This 2 ingredient treat makes the perfect breakfast and gives you amazing ... [ Read More ]
Recipe: The Perfect Guacamole (With a Tropical Twist)
Growing up, whenever my family went out for Mexican food, they would always "hold the guacamole." Since they didn't want to eat it, I figured it was gross! It wasn't until about 5 years ago that I got up the courage to try this traditional dip. Once I did, I couldn't believe I went my entire life without it. From the moment I tasted "guac", I was determined to perfect the recipe and put a twist on it to ensure mine would be a stand out. My guacamole recipe is simple, but it has one ... [ Read More ]
Crispy Lemon Kale Chips
Everyone once in a while, I decide to go carb-free and stick to mostly a veggie-based diet (this usually lasts about 72-hours and then I want pasta). Whenever I do make this diet change, my saving grace is my delicious crispy kale chips. If you haven't had these before, you're missing out! Not only are they super nutritious and delicious, they don't really take much skill to make! Crispy Lemon Kale Chips Not only are they super nutritious and delicious, they don’t really take ... [ Read More ]