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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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.

Our Favorite Apple Recipes

Looking for creative ways to make the most of an abundance of apples this fall? These versatile fruits are more than just a healthy snack. Explore these creative apple recipes. They're fun, easy, and delicious ways to enjoy apples.

Fall Recipes

From baking to salads to soups, fall calls for easy meals you want to make all season long. These dishes will get you excited to get back into your kitchen.

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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, as a snack, or post-workout fuel. These oats recipes are satisfying, nutritious, and easy to make!

Amazing 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 anytime during the day. These delicious soup recipes keep you full and are wonderfully satisfying.

Comforting Dinner Ideas

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

More Breakfast Ideas

You should try these great breakfast ideas from gluten-free biscuits to overnight chia seed puddings, amazing low carb egg bites, and unique baked cinnamon donuts.

Meal Prep Ideas

Make pizza or hamburger patties ahead of time for the ultimate pizza or burger nights. Or make some grab-and-go veggie cakes for lunch and chimichurri to flavor chicken or meat dinners during the week.

My Current Favorites

These uniquely flavored, healthy, yet incredibly satisfying recipes are so worth making!

Healthy Treats Everyone Loves

Are you looking for healthy ways to satisfy your sweet tooth this season? Then you have to try one of these easy-to-make desserts. They're all taste indulgent, but are made with a healthy twist! Pick your favorite.

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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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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.

Must-Make Cakes

Turn the oven on this season and make these amazing and incredibly easy cakes. Enjoy for breakfast or with a cup of tea on a cozy afternoon. Or serve these healthy baked goods for special occasions.