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.

Amazing Holiday Recipes

Celebrate the holidays and New Year's festivities with these delicious festive recipes and our favorite good-luck drinks.

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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.

Family Favorite Winter Recipes

Comforting winter recipes you can turn to again and again.

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Easy Pasta And Noodle Recipes

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

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 oats recipes are satisfying, nutritious, and easy to make!

Amazing Soups & Stews

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.

More Breakfast Ideas

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

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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.

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Family 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 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 Smoothies

Smoothies in the winter? Absolutely. Try these amazingly flavored smoothie drinks that you can enjoy for breakfast or when bundled up under a big blanket!