Author: Lily

Marinara is a classic tomato sauce with all the best flavors of an Italian-American kitchen: fresh garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and good olive oil. It’s so easy to make from scratch, you’ll never need to use store-bought again. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Why You’ll Love This Marinara Sauce Recipe It’s fast and foolproof: This homemade marinara comes together in 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Fresh, bright flavor every time: Using quality tomatoes and good olive oil gives you a velvety, restaurant-worthy sauce. It’s endlessly versatile: Toss it with pasta, simmer meatballs, use it on chicken Parmesan, or as…

“I work with coaches and other people who know too much.” Kate Solovieva is a former professor of psychology, a PN master coach, and PN’s director of community engagement. And the above quote has become one of her taglines. Though Coach Kate has coached thousands of “regular” clients, her specialty is coaching other coaches. Through her work as an instructor with PN’s Level 2 Master Health Coaching Certification, a facilitator for PN’s private online coaching communities, and a coach in her own private practice, she gets a front-row view of all the questions and challenges both new and seasoned coaches…

This sun-dried tomato roast makes a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table. Packed with umami and filled with a hearty blend of mushrooms and potatoes, it delivers deep flavor and satisfying texture in every slice. Completely vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free with an easy nut-free option. This is my version of a vegan holiday roast. We make this “meat” mixture with some white beans and almond flour, and process it until smooth. I also add some sun dried tomatoes for that rich, umami flavor.  The mixture becomes like a pâté in the food processor, then we spread that onto parchment paper.…

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We have all heard that taking 10,000 steps daily is important for our health. It’s true that the more you move, the longer you can move. That’s become a motto for me. However, 10,000 steps may be more suited to people under 50. That’s not to say you shouldn’t make that your goal. Many seniors do that many and more. Even a minimal number of steps can make a difference in your health The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that walking 3,867 steps a day (I don’t know how they came up with that number) can reduce your risk…

The holidays are officially upon us. While there is technically never a bad time to make sugar cookies, now is arguably the perfect time to find the best recipe and make it your own. There are multitudes of sugar cookie recipes out there, so to save you a little time and stress, I tested the five most popular ones from Allrecipes community members. Here’s what I learned. In Search of the Perfect Sugar Cookie What really makes a sugar cookie stand out above the rest? The perfect cookie holds its own without adornment and gets bonus points for adaptability and/or…

This Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread has a delicious moist crumb, perfect for celebrating the fall season. Bonus, this pumpkin bread recipe is also low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free. I love baking with almond flour. It’s a nourishing, low-carb flour that makes the most delicious gluten-free, keto-friendly bread, muffins, or cookies. But it becomes absolutely amazing when you pair it with pumpkin, like I did with my Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins, Almond Flour Pumpkin Cake, or Almond Flour Pumpkin Brownies. While the whole recipe is just below, don’t miss all my tips further down, including process shots, ingredient…

This vegetarian bolognese is a plant-based twist on the classic Italian meat sauce. A heart and filling dish packed with plant-based protein that’s perfect for chilly, rainy days. Post originally published June 2015; updated July 2024. This vegetarian bolognese recipe is the brain child of several consecutive rainy days here in Chicago. I was looking for something hearty and filling and this dish is just that. In fact, we’ve already made it a few times! The leftovers are great for taking along to work the next day as well. The other great thing about this easy vegan bolognese recipe is that you…

This Mediterranean diet friendly Date Nut Bread recipe is richly spiced and super moist thanks to lots of chopped dates. Toasted walnuts add crunch to this easy, quick bread recipe. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Date nut bread is a throwback quick bread that, lately, seems overshadowed by other comforting loaves, like banana bread and pumpkin bread. Sweet chewy dates, toasted walnuts, and plenty of warm baking spices make it just as cozy. With a few healthy updates and upgrades, it deserves a place in your baking rotation. This recipe is loaded with chopped dates and, instead of butter, a splash…

Every time Christmas rolls around, I start to have visions of a peppermint mocha. I unapologetically enjoy all things coffee, but fancy coffee drinks can be a real budget breaker (not to mention full of sugar). Thankfully, there’s an easy and delicious peppermint mocha recipe you can make at home with wholesome real food ingredients. You won’t even miss the $7 Starbucks peppermint mocha! A Healthy Peppermint Mocha Recipe In college, I frequented coffee shops for my caffeine fix. Now that I’m older, and hopefully a little wiser, I usually make my coffee at home with organic beans. I don’t…