vegetarian Archives - Forkin' Healthy

Smoky Pumpkin Chili

In case you haven't heard...it's pumpkin season and I for one am not the biggest fan of this very popular "pumpkin season." For me the beginning of Fall also means shorter days, trading in my flip flops for boots and my tank tops for hoodies. It also means no more stone fruit, berries and ... read more

appetizers, salad, salads, side dish, snacks

Summer Squash Carpaccio

This summer squash carpaccio is my number one go-to appetizer during the summer. It is easy, pretty, delicious and is a unique way to utilize the abundant amount of squash that I am getting weekly from my CSA. Because, let's face it - squash can be a little... you know...boring and for some ... read more

healthy eating, recipes, side dish, soup, videos

Curried Coconut Squash Soup

Every year I host an extravagant dinner party for my friends. We set the dining room table up in the living room so that it’s near the warm and crackling fireplace and I ask everyone to dress up and bring their favorite bottle of wine. Last year I made a Curried Coconut Squash Soup and it was a huge ... read more

healthy eating, side dish, videos

Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils

Balsamic Butternut Squash & Lentils Happy Meatless Monday everyone! I have a great cooking segment from San Diego Living to share with you about giving up meat once a week and how that will impact your health and the environment! Pretty cool stuff if you ask me. One interesting fact that ... read more

breakfast, main dishes, videos

Breakfast, Brunch and Bellinis

A couple months back I did Mother's Day Brunch segment on San Diego Living where I made some of my favorite breakfast recipes to celebrate mom which included a Green Chile and Quinoa Frittata, Sweet Potato Hash and a Strawberry Peach Bellini. So why am I sharing it with you now...in July? We had ... read more

appetizers, healthy eating, recipes, sauces and condiments, snacks

Coconut and Curry Hummus

If there is one thing that you make yourself instead of buying - this is it. Hummus and not just any kind of hummus, Coconut Curry Hummus. It is spicy, tangy, creamy and oh so delicious! I purchased store bought hummus for a long, long time. Probably longer than anyone who calls themselves a ... read more

appetizers, sauces and condiments, snacks

Mint, Pea and Garbanzo Bean Mash

I may have lied to you a bit but I promise I did not mean too.You see, I'm advertising a Mint, Pea, and Garbanzo Bean mash but for the last three times I have made this recipe I cannot find any green garbanzo beans so I used lima beans instead. I hope you can forgive me. I keep holding out hope ... read more