Fresh Herbs are beautiful and smell fragrant. I love touching rosemary or fresh mint and having the sent on my hands. This is an easy way to add beauty and fresh energy to your home and cooking. Each plant has it’s own energy and healing properties. For example thyme, is a strong anti-fungal, mood booster, mental clarity, and purification.
Read MoreSome days I feel like I am racing against the clock to keep my produce fresh. Yes, I have an online cooking school to teach you how to do this but even I forget to use my own tools when I am food styling and food is constantly rotating in and out of my fridge!
Read MoreDo you feel like you are doing ALL the things and being pulled in 100 different directions? Ask yourself, “what is my highest priority?” I learned this from my coach and friend Meg Burton Tudman. I was on my friend Alissa Alter’s podcast, “The Myth of Motherhood,” and we chatted about this idea of asking yourself “what’s your highest priority,” throughout the day.
Read MoreWhat’s on the menu: Crispy Chicken w Herb Butter Sauce (recipe below), Harvest Salad w Lemon Balsamic Dressing, Appetizer Board w Roasted Chestnuts & Ham Wrapped Figs, and Dessert Board w Fresh Whipped Cream
These recipes were created in partnership with the iconic Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Believe it on not you can get all the ingredients there. I tagged all of the vendors in the video that I created of making this salad, check them out here Def let me know if you make this recipe! Tag me @chefcarla_c on Instagram.
Read MoreThis board is a new holiday tradition. I wanted to create something that could could me ease in the kitchen. You can add any pastry, cookies, pie, chocolate you like. I added fresh whipped cream as a bonus, the recipe is below and takes under five minutes to create.
Read MoreHolidays can be full of stress but this salad doesn’t have to be! It can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Keep everything separate and simple toss together when ready to eat. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper, the difference between a good and a great salad is salt.
Read MoreDo you feel like you are doing ALL the things and being pulled in 100 different directions? Ask yourself, “what is my highest priority?” I learned this from my coach and friend Meg Burton Tudman. I was on my friend Alissa Alter’s podcast, “The Myth of Motherhood,” and we chatted about this idea of asking yourself “what’s your highest priority,” throughout the day.
Read MoreChestnuts are a symbol of fall and the holiday season. They can seem intimating but follow the steps below and create this delicious appetizer! I also included directions for the baked figs, you can use Medjool dates if you can’t find them. The board assembly directions are also below. Choose whatever cheeses, nuts, seasonal fruits, bread or crackers you like.
Read MoreThis will be your go-to fall treat. It’s perfect to use up leftover roasted or boiled sweet potatoes. You can also replace this with pumpkin puree. The Greek yogurt gives the glaze cream cheese frosting vibes. Note: Green tea has caffeine.
Read MoreThis is your new five-minute meal! This recipe was featured on rē•spin by Halle Berry get the full recipe here Def let me know if you make this recipe! Tag me @chefcarla_c on Instagram.
Read MoreLemongrass has a mild citrus flavor with notes of ginger, mint, and sweet florals. The lemongrass honey in this cooler brings a fresh, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor to the drink. Drizzle the extra honey on top of your morning toast, fresh fruit, or pancakes. Feel free to skip the tequila if you are avoiding alcohol, and drink responsibly.
Read MoreGrilled peaches are an easy summer dessert. The green tea mango syrup has a fruity and herbal flavor. The syrup can also be used year-round on fresh or cooked fruit like apples, apricots, berries, pears, or watermelon.
Read MoreThis recipe offers the texture of a rich pudding, but the secret ingredient is water! It lets the chocolate be front and center. As an extra-healthy fat, coconut milk gives this an added creaminess too.
Read MoreLooking to skip bananas in your smoothie? Frozen riced cauliflower will give you all the creaminess with extra fiber and no sugar. This bowl is like dessert. Eat straight up or add toppings like granola, nuts, seeds, nut or seed butters, fresh or frozen fruit, coconut flakes, and mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs. You can also add 1 to 3 TBSP more plant-based milk to make a smoothie.
Read MoreFeel like you're missing out on making bread? Not anymore! This is your foolproof way to make gluten-free bread at home. You can make this recipe into muffins or a loaf, see the instructions for both below.
The ground psyllium husk and chia seeds are essential to this recipe, but feel free to play with the nuts and seeds you use. I added substitution ideas in the notes. Store this in the freezer and pull out slices or muffins as needed and toast. Warning: The ground psyllium husk and chia can really get things moving, so don’t have more than one to two slices per day!
Read MoreThese overnight chia oats are really simple and can be prepped in until 2 minutes (minus the stirring or shaking)! They are best when made the night before (I prep three at a time) or at least have a few hours to sit so the chia + oats can absorb the milk. Yes, the can be heated but it’s not my fav!
Read MoreThese overnight chia oats are really simple and can be prepped in until 2 minutes (minus the stirring or shaking)! They are best when made the night before (I prep three at a time) or at least have a few hours to sit so the chia + oats can absorb the milk. Yes, the can be heated but it’s not my fav!
Read MoreI started doing DIY cleaning videos on Instagram + Pinterest. I had no idea how popular they would be! So far, I have: How to Clean a Burned Pot, DIY Oven Cleaner and the DIY Orange Cleaner. I have gotten request and I am starting to put the recipes on the blog so you can try it! Let me know if you have any request for cleaning recipes by replying to this email.
Read MoreThere is nothing like relaxing at the end of the day with a cup of tea. When I feel like I need an extra treat, I blend 1/4 cup EVOLUTION_18 Smoothie Milk in with my tea. My favorite combo is a chamomile and rose hip tea. I like to put in a tablespoon of edible rose petals on top (you can also blend them in) when I’m feeling fancy. Here's how to make my favorite tea.
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