As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it’s important to incorporate more grounding, hearty vegetables into your diet. Salads are great, but in colder months they aren’t always that appealing. It’s normal to crave more substantial meals and carbs in the fall and winter, and winter vegetables are a delicious, lower glycemic way to feel more satisfied. This is also a great dish to batch cook so you can easily reheat them or freeze them for later use.

This easy dish is quick to put together, nutrient dense, and looks nice on any summer table.

Heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion has softened. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook for another minute. Stir in the coconut milk. Bring the sauce to simmer then add the broccoli until it is fork tender. Add in the shrimp until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Enjoy!

Melt the coconut oil, then add the garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté, stirring often, until softened and fragrant. Add in the squash, spinach and turmeric and season with salt and pepper. Cook for one minute, stirring often. Pour in the coconut milk, broth, and lentils and stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until lentils and squash are cooked through. Carefully purée until smooth. Enjoy!

These dishes are rich, delicious, and meant to be enjoyed guilt-free. The holidays are a time for “Strategic Indulgence”, so eat slowly and mindfully, and enjoy these nutrient dense recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized, not bloated and sluggish.

This is a great addition to any party table and a great go-to for summer entertaining. If you have extra herbs leftover, muddle them into a glass of sparkling water and add a few drops of organic stevia for sweetness. I also like to add some bitters to make a fun mocktail.

This is a simple but delicious dish that is quick, easy and beautiful. This is a great side dish with any Asian inspired main course, and is tasty with an off dry sauvignon blanc or dry riesling.