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.

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Must-Make Almond Flour Cookies

It's time to bake one of these amazing, healthy almond flour treats!

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.

Featured Ingredient: Chia Seeds

Explore delicious ways to make chia puddings

Easy Pasta And Low-Carb Noodle Recipes

These comforting pasta and noodle recipes are perfect for dinner any day of the week.

Easy Dinner Ideas

Try these easy or one-pot dinner ideas to keep your busy weeknights simple.

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Amazing Salads

These salad recipes are easy to make, satisfying, and anything but boring!

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Best Oats Recipes

There is more to oats than just your morning oatmeal bowl. Transfer this healthy grain into something new to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, as a snack, or post-workout fuel. These oat recipes are satisfying, nutritious, and easy to make!

Amazing Chocolate Desserts

Easy and healthy chocolate desserts, perfect for entertaining or to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Hearty Soups

Healthy, nutrient-dense soups are a fuss-free way to get dinner on the table quickly or enjoy a warm sip or a cozy bowl at any time during the day. These delicious soup recipes keep you full and are wonderfully satisfying.

Recipe Collections

Scroll through these recipe collections to get tips and inspiration.

Entertaining Appetizers & Snacks

Here are some tasty, easy-to-make snacks or fun appetizers everyone will love.

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Breakfast Favorites

Recipes you can turn to again and again.

Must-Make Smoothies

These healthy smoothie recipes are packed with nutrient-rich ingredients to start your day strong.

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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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