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    Healthy Whole Foods Recipes for the Home Cook

    Discover my growing list of wholesome recipes from the contemporary to my favorite traditional dishes. I mostly keep it simple with helpful options but also offer more complex meals for when you have a little more time on your hands. Fuel your body with easy achievable recipes and healthy habits in and outside the kitchen.

    Recipes to Celebrate Spring

    Want to make the most of Spring's fresh produce? Quick and easy to make, these healthy recipes are tasty and nourishing, and all come together with simple seasonal ingredients.

    • A stack of crispy leek veggie cakes served on a plate with a pesto sauce on the side.
      Savory Veggie Cakes with Leeks
    • Cheesy egg muffins assorted on a wooden board with fresh parsley leaves.
      Eggs and Anchovies (healthy low-carb egg bites)
    • A large wooden bowl filled with fresh and creamy mango avocado salad, onions, cilantro, sunflower seeds and red bell peppers.
      Nourishing Mango-Avocado Salad
    • Two bowls of asparagus soup topped with avocado, half of a cooked egg and head of an asparagus.
      Healthy Creamy Asparagus Soup (no cream)

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    Most Popular Posts

    No matter the season or the latest recipe trend, these homestyle staples never go out of style, and you can enjoy them all year round. These familiar dishes have one thing in common; they are inexpensive to prepare yet so satisfying.

    • A large pot containing an Italian red sauce with beef meatballs.
      Tender Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
    • A plate neatly filled with baked chicken wings and garnished with celery and parsley.
      Marinated Chicken Wings
    • A large pot containing a whole raw chicken covered with water, next to fresh chopped vegetables like celery, leek, carrots, onions, and a pot of salt.
      Fall-off-the-bone poached whole chicken (meal prep)
    • A close-up of a small bowl with prepared Lupini beans displayed on a charcuterie board.
      How to cook and prepare Lupini Beans

    Latest Posts

    Let's feast at home with these latest recipes. They are all easy and satisfying and our new family favorites.

    Pineapple Mocktail
    The Best Plantain Bowl
    Bison Meatballs

    30-minute Meals or Less

    A little short on time? From breakfast to lunch to dinner, these healthy dishes got you covered and taste amazing.

    • Shrimp with Shirataki noodles tossed in a green pesto sauce and presented in a large skillet.
      Low Carb Noodles with Shrimp & Garlicky Cashew Pesto
    • Gluten free turkey burger topped with slices of tomato, thinly sliced red onions, pickles in a bun next to a dollop of ketchup.
      Italian Seasoned Gluten-free Turkey Burgers
    • Frothy and chocolaty smoothie drinks topped with fresh pineapple slices.
      Chocolate Pineapple Collagen Smoothie
    • A closeup of a large skillet filled with sauteed shrimp and leeks.
      Easy and Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Leeks

    Healthy & Easy Breakfast Smoothies

    Whip up these delicious creamy smoothies for breakfast or as post-workout fuel. They're satisfying, nutritious, and easy to make!

    • Close-up of two glasses of cantaloupe smoothies shown amongst a few ingredients like half a cantaloupe, more frozen peaches, and ginger.
      Cantaloupe-Ginger Smoothie
    • Creamy pineapple cucumber smoothie topped with seeds and garnished with extra cucumber slices.
      Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
    • A chocolate coffee smoothie in a small glass jar surrounded with coffee beans and oat snacks.
      Energy-Boosting Collagen Coffee Recipe
    • A glass of beet juice smoothie topped with blueberries and garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
      Energy-boosting Beet Blueberry Smoothie

    More Breakfast Ideas

    From über-easy plantain breakfast to overnight cold brew coffee, a super easy applesauce breakfast cake, and unique chia seed pudding recipes, you should try these great breakfast ideas.

    • An opened cooked platano filled with eggs and seeds next to a green fruit salad.
      Healthy Plantain Breakfast
    • A glass Nespresso cup filled with iced latte next to a brushed copper french press.
      Make cold brew coffee (+healthy iced coffee recipes)
    • Squares of coffee cake stacked on a wooden board next to one on a plate topped with creamy yogurt.
      Apricot-Walnut filled Healthy Breakfast Cake
    • Two jars filled with chia pudding, infused with a kiwi sauce, topped with coconut shreds, and slices of fresh kiwi.
      How to make Chia Seed Pudding (plus 5 flavors)

    Comforting Dinner Ideas

    If you're looking for healthy, family-friendly, and satisfying, quick weeknight dinner ideas, scan through these easy recipes. They are deceptively simple to make yet deliciously nutritious.

    • A fork resting on a plate with a piece of baked salmon and a bit of baby broccoli, arranged next to a slab of the pierced in baked salmon and baked broccoli with a sprig of baked thyme on the side.
      Buttery Baked Salmon with Baby Broccoli
    • A large plate filled with three roasted chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, and a green salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
      Healthy chicken drumsticks (easy sweet & savory one-pan dinner)
    • Slow Cooker Sweet Shallots Chicken and Potatoes
      Slow Cooker Sweet Shallots Chicken and Potatoes
    • One whole roasted browned chicken in a cast-iron pan with pan juices.
      Cast-iron Roast Chicken with finger-licking pan juices

    Healthy Soup Recipes to Make All Year Long

    Healthy, nutrient-dense soups are a fuss-free way to quickly get dinner on the table. Plus, these delicious soup recipes keep you hydrated and full and are wonderfully satisfying.

    • A spoon resting in a red tomato based vegetable soup topped with parmesan cheese.
      Homemade Vegetable Soup (Hearty, Healthy, Easy)
    • A closeup of a black bowl filled with simple carrot soup, topped with roasted peanuts, chili, fresh Parsley leaves, and rice crackers served next to a bushel of fresh Parsley and extra roasted peanuts.
      Carrot and Orange Soup
    • Two bowls filled with yellow squash soup, topped with Parmesan cheese and served with extra cheese and bread on the side.
      Healthy Butternut Squash-Zucchini and Rosemary Soup
    • Two black bowls filled with green pea soup, topped with fresh Parsley leaves next to two wooden spoons and more fresh Parsley.
      Protein-rich Green Pea Soup (Vegetarian)
    • A bowl filled with bok choy noodle soup topped with two halves of a cooked egg.
      Hearty Bok Choy Noodle Soup
    • Two bowls filled with squash soup and topped with coconut cream.
      Red Kuri Squash Soup
    • ONE HEARTY VEGETABLE STEW RECIPE
      One Hearty Vegetable Stew Recipe (Vegan, GF)
    • Two bowls filled with Straciatella soup with tortellini next to a large pot of soup, extra Parmesan cheese and wooden spoons on the side.
      Nourishing Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

    Meal Prep Ideas

    Need inspiration for meatier dishes you can make in your crock or instant pot? Here are a few of my most nourishing recipes to bring healthy dinners to your table.

    • Two black plates filled with a hearty potato and beef stew.
      How to make an amazing instant pot beef stew
    • Two cups filled with broth and topped with fresh Rosemary leaves.
      A Hearty Slow Cooker Bone Broth (Crock Pot Bone Broth)
    • Two terracotta bowls filled with a meat sweet potato and stew.
      Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Chorizo Stew
    • A plate containing cauliflower rice and topped with fall of the bone beef ribs.
      Easy Beef Short Ribs Slow Cooker Recipe (super flavorful)

    In the Mood For

    These uniquely flavored, healthy, yet incredibly satisfying recipes are so worth making—leftovers will taste as good!

    • Three juicy cooked burgers stacked on top of each other on a plate.
      Juicy gourmet burger recipes (3 unique flavors with salad ideas)
    • A large Dutch oven pan filled with sausage and broccoli rabe pasta.
      Easiest-Ever Sausage Broccoli Rabe Pasta with Potatoes
    • A large plate filled with roasted beets, potatoes, sauteed dandelion greens, pecans, next to a wooden plate topped with extra goat cheese and Rosemary.
      Buttery Beets with Sauteed Dandelion Greens & Pecans
    • A wooden board topped with Italian dips, freshly cut veggies, fruits, cheeses, crackers, and spreads.
      Mediterranean Platter (with 7 easy recipes)

    Healthy Treats Everyone Loves

    Looking for healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth? Then you have to try one of these easy-to-make desserts. They're all gluten-free and taste indulgent, some being also low-carb or dairy-free! Pick your favorite.

    • A hand holding a flourless chocolate brownie with a bite taken out of one corner.
      Irresistible Fudge Brownies (GF, Dairy-free, sugar-free)
    • A close-up of a spoon resting in a plate with ice cream melted in a baked apple crisp.
      The Ultimate Healthy Apple Cherry Crisp with Warm Spices
    • An orange low carb cake beautifully displayed on a wooden board with a cup of coffee.
      Orange-Coffee Flavored Yogurt Cake (low-carb & GF)
    • A piece lifted and taken out of a large ricotta pie.
      Honey Ricotta Pie (no-roll gluten-free pie crust)

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    Behind My Chef's Apron

    Hi, I'm Mariska

    I love to explore food & all things nourishing in and outside the kitchen. In this space you'll find wholesome recipes, and reflections on self care. Let's cook more at home, veggie-rich & eat intuitively!

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    Gluten-free oat recipes

    Get creative with gluten-free oats. From breakfast to cookies to snacks, each of these healthy oat recipes is unique in taste and incredibly easy to make.

    • A small white plate filled with oatmeal stuffed baked apple and topped with raisins, nuts and syrup.
      Baked Stuffed Apples with Belgian Raspberry Beer
    • A close-up of a hand holding up a cinnamon sugar topped doughnut with a bite in it.
      Gluten-free Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts
    • Baked granola stored in a wide-mouth glass jar.
      Homemade Granola Recipe (GF, Vegan)
    • A hand holding a large healthy gluten-free oatmeal cookie.
      Amazing Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Delicious No-bake Desserts

    Make something delicious without turning on the oven. These healthy no-bake desserts are easy to make, gluten-free, and great for special or casual celebrations.

    • A slice cut and lifted from a round fruit tart.
      No-Bake Mascarpone Cheesecake
    • Rice crispy treats in cupcake holders covered with melted chocolate.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
    • Glasses filled with mascarpone mousse, types with cacao powder and garnished with blackberries and mint leaves.
      Easy & Light Mascarpone Mousse (for Mascarpone Lovers)
    • A hand placing half of an energy ball sprinkled with seeds on a small plate next to other sesame seeds sprinkled energy bites.
      Healthy Energy Balls with dates and oats (GF+7 Variations)

    Comfort Food with a Healthy Twist

    These recipes contain a few simple swaps to make your next healthy comfort food meal or compliment the dinner table.

    • A pizza with polenta crust and veggie toppings
      Polenta Pizza Italian Style (with alternative topping ideas)
    • A thick crusted pizza with spicy red sauce onion toppings.
      Thick-Crust Sicilian-Style Pizza (Sheet Pan Pizza)
    • A pie-like piece of a large apple bacon pancake cut out and served on a small plate with a fork on the side.
      Apple-Bacon Pancake with Buckwheat Flour
    • Homemade Biscuits made with Teff Flour stacked on top of each other.
      Sweet Rosemary Drop Biscuits (Gluten-free)

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    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Cookies, Snacks and Desserts
    • Jams and Spreads
    • Healthy Snacks & Appetizers

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