The Healthy Maven

Chicken Pozole [Pozole Verde]Chicken Pozole [Pozole Verde]September 20, 2022 at 07:34PMThis chicken pozole is a take on traditional Mexican stew with a tangy twist. Featuring white hominy, tomatillos, cilantro and green chiles this pozole verde makes for a delicious weeknight soup or weekend delight. Our garden this year was partially inspired by our many trips to New Mexico. C’s dad lived there so we’ve always felt a strong connection there and have had the opportunity to visit many times. When we’re visiting I’m always sure to get a bowl of chicken pozole and some Christmas enchiladas! The food there is so good. So when we were planning our garden this year we decided to change things up and plant both tomatillos and hatch peppers. Both have thrived and I’ve been able to make many recipes using both ingredients. This pozole verde features some…

Day After Thanksgiving Soup [Turkey Carcass Soup]Day After Thanksgiving Soup [Turkey Carcass Soup]September 05, 2022 at 07:00PMSave that leftover turkey carcass and enjoy every last scrap from Thanksgiving with this delicious turkey carcass soup. Paired with hearty grains, beans and veggies, this turkey soup is the perfect day-after Thanksgiving meal the whole family can enjoy! How’s that for a title? Seeing the word “carcass” in your recipe probably isn’t the most appetizing but I swear this turkey carcass soup is straight delicious and the perfect use for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I’ll be alone with Curt and my mother-in-law but we will be making a small turkey and i’ll be making the most of my leftovers! This soup and this turkey and cranberry salad are my go-tos. And let’s be real, lots of sides!!! It’s been a tough year for everyone but I…

Eggplant Tacos with Roasted Tomato and BurrataEggplant Tacos with Roasted Tomato and BurrataAugust 30, 2022 at 06:43PMThese roasted eggplant tacos with tomato and burrata come together easily and make a quick vegetarian dinner option. Topped with cilantro, lime and sesame this eggplant taco recipe is sure to be a hit any night of the week! On a date night in February C and I were discussing our plans for the garden once summertime started, when we were served the most delicious eggplant dish. It was kind of a sleeper pick since it was the only vegetarian dish we ordered but we both agreed it was the absolute star of the show! We decided then and there that we’d be planting eggplant in our summer garden. If you subscribe to my newsletter then you know this summer hasn’t necessarily been our most productive garden…

Israeli Quinoa SaladIsraeli Quinoa SaladAugust 24, 2022 at 05:00PMThis Israeli Quinoa Salad makes a healthy salad recipe for lunch or dinner and is filled with flavor and nutrition from quinoa mixed with Israeli salad veggies including cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and parsley. Today’s recipe is an oldie but a goodie! I’ve been going through the THM archives looking for delicious recipes that could use a little refresh (aka new pictures) when I rediscovered this Israeli Quinoa Salad. Not only did I immediately start craving it but I also have an abundance of tomatoes and cucumbers in our garden so it was the perfect recipe to use them up! I love that this recipe makes a huge serving and lasts all week. It only gets better as the flavors meld! It also reminds me of my last trip to Israel in 2017 and it’s…

Spiced Peach and Zucchini Baked Oatmeal BarsSpiced Peach and Zucchini Baked Oatmeal BarsAugust 16, 2022 at 07:19PMGet the best of summer with these spiced peach zucchini baked oatmeal bars. Toss in the oven and bake for a spicy and sweet breakfast or snack! Happy peach season to you all! I discovered last year that peaches are not local to Minnesota so while I miss my days of picking peaches in Southern Ontario or Sonoma, I have stocked up on some Colorado peaches that were shipped in this week. I try to make the most of peach season by consuming as many peaches as I possibly can in the few short weeks it lasts and so far I’m going pretty strong. Peaches in everything! Pretty sure Syd is sick of me adding peaches to every one of her meals. She did however LOVE these…

Sheet-Pan Harissa ChickenSheet-Pan Harissa ChickenAugust 09, 2022 at 04:41PMOne pan is all you need for this sheet-pan harissa chicken recipe. With chicken thighs, fresh veggies and herbs and a tangy harissa sauce this sheet pan meal will make the ultimate easy weeknight meal! I’m currently writing this while the baby naps, and if you have a baby you know that nothing about a nap is guaranteed. If babies were robots she’d wake up at her predictable time, but turns out they aren’t which means wake-up is either imminent or in an hour…we shall see! This also means that I’m on borrowed time writing this post but I just had to share this harissa chicken recipe with you! These harissa chicken thighs are also a great meal option when your baby is napping because it requires little prep and everything can be made on…

Jalapeño Hot Sauce RecipeJalapeño Hot Sauce RecipeAugust 03, 2022 at 07:34PMMake your own hot sauce with this  Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe! This homemade hot sauce recipe is made with fresh jalapeños and lasts several months in the fridge so you can add a spicy kick to all your meals. One of the veggies that thrived in our garden last year was our jalapeños. We planted them without really knowing what to expect and they ended up absolutely thriving. So much so we had no idea what to do with them all! I frozen some (yes you can freeze jalapeños) and ended up making several batches of this jalapeño hot sauce recipe. What’s great about this jalapeño hot sauce is that it lasts several months in the fridge so we enjoyed this hot sauce recipe all through the winter! In the early postpartum days…

Falafel BurgersFalafel BurgersJuly 27, 2022 at 08:30PMA fun twist on a hamburger, this falafel burger recipe is easy to whip up for weeknight dinners. It’s vegan, vegetarian and optionally gluten-free. The whole family will love these! What is a Falafel Burger? A falafel burger is a mediterranean twist on a classic American burger! Instead of using a beef or turkey patty you can use a falafel base, shaped into a burger. Falafel burgers also make it easier to enjoy falafel because there’s no messy frying and fewer balls to roll. Just form into 4 patties, lightly brown and then bake in the oven. You can also enjoy them with classic falafel pairings like tahini, tzatziki and fresh veggies. Falafel Burger Ingredients Canned chickpeas – no need to cook chickpeas from scratch, just pick up a 15 oz can of chickpeas Red Onion Garlic…

Cake Batter Protein BallsCake Batter Protein BallsJuly 13, 2022 at 07:00PMWant the taste of cake batter without having to whip up a whole cake? These No-Bake Cake Batter Protein Balls are a lightened-up and high-protein snack recipe that tastes just like the real thing! How many recipes can I share that have something to do with my postpartum meal prep? You may not want to challenge me on that…For reference, the first thing I bought when I felt comfortable buying stuff for the baby was a chest freezer. Not a bassinet or a stroller, a chest freezer! I knew the early postpartum days would be long and exhausting so having easy, meal-prepped recipes like these cake batter protein balls was a definite priority. One day I’ll get around to sharing my whole list of recipes for postpartum, but rest assured that at least…

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesRoasted Fingerling PotatoesJuly 05, 2022 at 07:40PMAn easy step-by-step recipe for roasted fingerling potatoes. The perfect side dish pairing for any weeknight dinner or fancy dinner party. The recipe includes optional add-ons and toppings to spice things up! At this point it is no secret that I am a potato lover. It wouldn’t surprise me if at some point over the last decade of The Healthy Maven that I’ve written a literal love letter to potatoes. Roasted, baked, grilled, steamed or fried, I do not discriminate. I love potatoes all ways, all days. These roasted fingerling potatoes are not exception. With grill season upon us, I love grilling up some burgers or kabobs and pairing them with these roasted fingerling potatoes. Which is exactly what I was doing the other day when I realized I’ve never actually shared this recipe. It’s…