Top 10 Most Popular Recipes In 2018

I hope you’re enjoying the last few days of 2018.  From my family to yours much love and light in the new year.

As the year ends I want to say “THANK YOU for being part of this community. I love this journey we are on together.”

It’s a pleasure for me to share the foods and practices that bring us nourishment and satisfaction all year long.

One of the keys to health and happiness is staying in alignment.

By that I mean enjoying our wonderful life.  Noticing and appreciating all the good things in our life.

Let’s say there are 10 things in your life you think about and 5 of them make you feel good and 5 not so good. If you spend most of your time thinking about the things that make you feel good, you’re in alignment.

I have found when you appreciate the good things in your life, the things that don’t make you feel good begin to get better.

This is because when we’re in alignment, we’re tuned into the frequency of our Inner Being.  We have access to our brilliance and creativity. We’re under the influence of Source and get inspired to do things that bring more of what we want into our life.

My biggest awareness this year is to trust.

Trust feels calm and peaceful.

I trust that raising my vibration and spending more time feeling joy and appreciation attracts more joy into my life.

Trust is like panting a seed. You put the tomato seed into the ground. You water it and nurture it. You don’t say after 1 week where’s my tomato?  You trust it will grow. If you get frustrated  that what you want isn’t coming fast enough, it’s like digging up the tomato plant to see where is the tomato and you kill it.  You have to nurture your desire with trust.

Instead of looking for problems, I hunt for blessings.

Even if something isn’t the way I want it to be, I trust everything that is presented in life is a beautiful invitation to expand and make my life more wonderful than it’s been before.

Einstein says…“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.”

I trust things are always working out for me and everyone else.

We can love the journey we’re on. I’m looking forward to continuing this wonderful journey with you in 2019.

Top 10 Most Popular Recipes In 2018

Here are the top 10 recipes that rose to the top this year that were different than last years top 10. They’re easy, comforting, not complex or fancy. Healthy, delicious, gluten free, paleo friendly.

Marinated Barbecued Tempeh

In this simple Marinated Barbecued Tempeh the piquant spices infuse the tempeh with “meaty” flavors making it so yummy everyone will love it, even if they’re not vegan.

Crispy Almond Crusted Fish

This Almond Crusted Fish has only 5 ingredients and is so easy. The fish has a nice crispy crust and is made without any eggs or flour. It’s healthy sweet and delicious.

Satisfying Mushroom Spinach Soup with Middle Eastern Spices

This Satisfying Mushroom Spinach Soup with Middle Eastern Spices is a hearty, soup filled with chunky bits of browned mushrooms and silky baby spinach.

Mind Blowing Vegan Lime Coconut Cheesecake

This no-bake rich and creamy Vegan Lime Coconut Cheesecake is a mind blowing dessert. It’s deliciously healthy, made with cashews, coconut oil, coconut cream, lime and a bit of maple syrup.

Mediterranean Mung Bean Burgers

These vegan burgers are inspired by my love for the flavors of the Mediterranean.They’re delicious, quick and easy to prepare and super satisfying. Mung beans are high in protein and easy to digest.

Vegan Stuffed Potato Skins w/Spinach & Artichokes 

These Vegan Stuffed Potato Skins with Spinach and Artichokes are one of my favorite recipes. The luscious, creamy filling has a light “cheesy” flavor but it’s super healthy, completely vegan and paleo. They’re full of vegetables, easy to make and fun to serve. I hope they become one of your favorites too!

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Infused Brownies

These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Infused Brownies are decadently fudgy and taste like the regular brownies of my childhood.  BUT, they are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free. They’re also easy to make

One Pan Roasted Chicken w/Broccoli Rabe & Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Chicken with Broccoli Rabe & Sweet Potatoes is a chicken and vegetable dinner that comes together easily by roasting everything in one pan. It only takes 35 minutes.

Watercress Avocado Salad

This easy-to-make salad combines slightly bitter watercress with the sweetness of apple and creaminess of avocado, giving it the perfect balance of deliciousness.

Spinach Fritters

These Spinach Fritters are easy to make and only have a few ingredients.There is a huge amount of spinach in this recipe, it shrinks down so much you can hardly believe you can eat that much spinach so easily. Paleo, gluten-free with a diary free option.

Let’s have 2019 be a year of trusting ourselves. Let’s appreciate the wonderful things in our life and spend more time feeling joy. Happiness is one of the keys to vibrant health.

Until next time, have a fantastic day and enjoy the recipes above.