A good salad makes eating your veggies so enjoyable, and this salad is one of those salads! With just a handful of veggies and a yummy dressing, you can make this for dinner tonight! And, like so many of my favorite recipes, you can customize it with other ingredients you love.

No matter what we are trying to do or change in our lives, we want fast results. We want to make more money now. We want to afford a nicer car this year. We want our house completely decluttered and cleaned in one weekend. And when it comes to losing weight, we want to see results fast. Diet culture and the fad diet craze have convinced us that we must be skinny and that we must be skinny now. It also sets us up for failure every single time.

It's almost Cinco de Mayo, the perfect day to enjoy some freshly made guacamole. However, you don't need to serve this only on the 5th of May; it's delicious anytime! And, as far as snacks go, it's pretty healthy too! In fact, did you know that a typical serving of avocado (1/3 of one) has only about 80 calories, 7g of healthy fat, 3g fiber and lots of essential vitamins.

Yes, you could easily pick up a can of mediocre enchilada sauce at the grocery store for your next batch of enchiladas. However, why would you do that when you can make a delicious enchilada sauce at home in less than 15 minutes?

There is something about the big seasonal changes that makes most of us want to cleanse our bodies and our environment. For those of us living in cold climates, we have spent the last few months indoors. The more time we spend at home, the dirtier our homes become. As the temperatures warm up, we know we are going to spend more time outside, and wouldn't it be great if our homes were nice and clean before our focus moves to maintaining our yards and enjoying summer fun?

When I came across a recipe for chickpea cheddar chowder, I had to make it. It reminds me of broccoli cheddar soup, with extra veggies and more protein.

Today I'm getting bougie. I'm making artisan crackers to serve on a vegetarian charcuterie board. I certainly don't plan to make all our crackers from scratch in the future, but every once in a while, it's nice to make something special.

If you are trying to cook healthy meals for you and your family, you might think you need the newest appliances and a bunch of handy gadgets to make cooking easier. However, that is NOT true. It is 100 times easier to work in a simplified kitchen. Please look around your kitchen and implement a few of these suggestions.

During the big seasonal shifts (Winter to Spring and Summer to Fall), we are often inspired to cleanse our bodies and our homes. While many people go crazy with a cleanse/detox program. They subject themselves to very strict regimens of fasting, juicing, and even enemas. That is not my style. I am a fan of moderation and prefer a simple, gentle seasonal cleanse.