Hi, I am LeeAnn.
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Latest Snacks Recipes
Whole Wheat Pita Chips
These pita chips are simple, easy and delicious. Enjoy them alone or with your favorite hummus or tzatziki.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Calories: 157
Latest Breakfast Recipes
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
When I need an easy, make ahead breakfast recipe for busy mornings, I think of these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops. Parents will appreciate they are free of added table sugar and kids will love the ooey gooey-chocolatey goodness in hand-held form. Plus, everyone will benefit from the nutritional value of bananas, gluten-free oats and … Continued
- 8 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Calories: 254
Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats
Overnight oats is a nourishing and delicious make ahead breakfast to enjoy on busy mornings. This recipe has a little something extra with a rich and creamy layer of blended chocolate chia pudding. Chocolate lovers won’t be able to resist it! Top it off with fresh juicy berries and chopped pecans or almonds for that … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 0 mins
- Calories: 319
Cardamom-Pomegranate Poached Pears with Yogurt
This recipe celebrates some of my favorite winter fruits. Pear, pomegranate and lemon shine in this breakfast that eats like a dessert. I like bosc pears for poaching, but any variety will work nicely.
- 3 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Calories: 292
Latest Lunch Recipes
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This bright, lemony chicken soup is inspired by Greek Avgolemono soup. This rendition is a quicker version made without the traditional egg-lemon mixture, opting for simple lemon juice and fresh spinach instead. Enjoy this aromatic soup as a hearty lunch or have a smaller portion as a starter to a Mediterranean-style entrée like Weeknight Fish … Continued
- 6 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Calories: 359
Chopped Salad with Hearts of Palm, Garbanzo Beans and Avocado
Hearts of palm is harvested from certain palm tree species native to Central and South America. Fresh hearts of palm are highly perishable, so they are most widely available canned. They have a delicate, vegetable flavor and may be compared in taste to artichoke. Hearts of palm easily becomes the star ingredient when incorporated into … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 0 mins
- Calories: 274
Marinated Bean Salad
Gigantes are basically giant lima beans, found often in Greek cuisine. I think that lima beans are underestimated. They have a mild, slightly buttery taste and hold their shape well through cooking. Plus, they are a good source of plant protein and fiber. They may be a Greek staple, but are not so common in … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Calories: 220
Latest Dinner Recipes
Kale and Mushroom Pasta
This pasta dish is earthy, savory and light. I used a gemelli shaped wheat pasta for this recipe, but you may use any type of pasta you prefer. Enjoy this recipe as a primi to a fish or meat course or as a meal all on its own.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Calories: 307
Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Bowls
There are three main components to these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Bowls: 1) sheet pan-prepared shawarma chicken and veggies, 2) Whole Wheat Pita Chips and 3) a cucumber and tomato salad. These parts come together for a balanced meal that is delightful in flavor and interesting in texture.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Calories: 492
Veggie Chili
The addition of beans, vegan meat (I use Lightlife Smart Ground Plant-based Crumbles) and mushrooms along with tons of other vegetables make this vegan chili hearty and satisfying. It’s the perfect one pot meal for a cozy evening at home or a DIY chili bar for game day.
- 6 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Calories: 422