Category Archives: Main meals

One-pot wonders for Purim

These are all great family recipes, whether you celebrate Purim, are vegan, vegetarian or not. Who doesn’t want a warm, one-pot meal at the end of the day? …Especially when your kids are tugging on your sleeve to get to shul for Megillah and the all-important costume contest!

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup (Vegan, Gluten-free)

If you think you’re too busy to create a 100% healthful, plant-based, gluten-free dinner, I have the solution for you! This vegan, gluten-free, healthy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is just what you are looking for. It is very forgiving and open to your specific spice preferences. Like curry more than the usual American savory? …

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New Recipes – Vegan/Healthier Memorial Day/Shavuot 2017

Shavuot is a Jewish holiday celebrating the receiving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. It’s a tradition to stay up all night learning Torah for the holiday. It’s also a tradition to stuff yourself full of cheesecake, lasagna and other dairy delights. If you’re looking for healthier options, keep reading! After a few tough years, …

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Easy, healthy family meal (Purim, Part 2)

What if I told you that you could make an easy dinner using whole foods (everyone I know is on whole 30!), that feels fun, festive and takes 10 minutes? I kid you not… Speaking of kids, mine loved it! Score!
What is it? Pumpkin chili and gorgeous fruit and veggie platters. Yes, we know the veggie platters are my shtick. That’s because they work. Who wouldn’t be excited by a gorgeous assortment of colors, shapes and textures?

2 Super Sundays! 1 w Healthy Comfort Food

Thanks to everyone that came to Moti’s Market last week for the Jewish Food Experience Pre-Superbowl Snack Party and tasted my legendary lasagna recipe! 3 Tips for a Super Healthful Superbowl Sunday! For those of you who missed it, here is the recipe. Just a note – because I am off wheat and haven’t found …

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Make your own Healthy Chinese Food this Dec 25 or any time

Everyone needs a healthy alternative to standard restaurant Chinese food, whether you eat it for Xmas or just for fun whenever you feel like it. Take a look back at this blog post for the easiest and healthiest Chinese meal you’ll ever eat! Don’t worry, it’s very tasty too! Best of all, you won’t feel gross after you eat it. No MSG side effects. No rumbling stomach or deep thirst keeping you up at night.

Feeding your family well on Shavuos – Simply and Sanely!

The way Shavuot falls this year (10 days from now) we are looking at a three day yuntov. Because of the length and because it starts with Shabbat, I really have to keep my menus simple to maintain my sanity. I encourage you to do the same! You’ll also want to do as much prep ahead of time as possible.

I have two suggestions to simplify your menu.

Simple and Tasty! 10 ideas for your Healthy Memorial Day Menu

Hey, Healthy Mama! Whether you are hosting your own shindig or contributing to another one, the Healthy Family, Healthy You blog has all the healthy Memorial Day ideas you need. Many of these can be used in a couple of different categories, so see where I’ve noted this. Also, many of these recipes are from …

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