Back Chickpea "Meatballs" Makes approx. 8 large meatballs INGREDIENTS: 1 spaghetti squash 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 tablespoons minced rosemary 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, minced 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper to taste Tomato-basil sauce (or other marinara of your choice) DIRECTIONS: 1. Poke holes in squash with sharp knife and roast the whole squash directly on the rack in the oven at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. ​ 2. Combine remaining ingredients, minus marinara, into food processor and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to bowl and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. ​ 3. Remove and form mixture into balls, whatever size your prefer. We were able to get 8 medium size balls out of one batch. ​ 4. Heat olive oil in non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the balls and cook, rotating occasionally so that they all get cooked and browned evenly. Once they are brown all around, transfer skillet to oven at 375 degrees and let cook until cooked through, about 8 minutes (or less if you would like them to be more on the moist side). Be careful not to overcook and let them get too dry. **Enjoy over spaghetti squash with marinara and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Back Orange Chia Marmalade Ingredients: 2 large navel oranges 1 tablespoon minced orange peel 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste if needed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, or more to taste if needed 1 tablespoon chia seeds Juice from 1/2 of a large lemon Directions: 1. Peel orange skin using a vegetable peeler. Remove any reaming pith from inside of skin using a sharp knife. Mince peel, reserving a few thin strips for garnish. ​ 2. Make sure there is no skin/pith left on oranges. Roughly chop oranges and transfer to sauce pan with all other ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer until oranges are broken down and mixture consistency resembles jam. Stir constantly and mash oranges in the process. ​ 3. Taste and adjust as needed. Add more honey or vanilla. ​ 4. Transfer to glass jar with remaining orange rind and allow to set in refrigerator over night.

Back Cucumber Rollups with Roasted Red Peppers, Cream Cheese & Almond Pesto INGREDIENTS: ​ For the pesto: 1/2 cup whole, raw almonds, soaked in filtered water for at least 4 hours and drained 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 sprig rosemary, minced 1 bunch basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for desired consistency 1 pinch ground black pepper and 1 pinch salt For the rollups: 2 ounces cream cheese, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, roasted and thinly sliced -----> Almond pesto (see above), or any pesto will work 2 medium-large cucumbers, peeled Toothpicks DIRECTIONS: ​ For the pesto: 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until desired consistency is achieved. If the blender is having trouble processing it, you may need to add more olive oil. For the rollups: 1. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin off the cucumbers. Then peel the cucumber flesh into long thick strips. Stop peeling when you start to see the seeds. Save middle part of the cucumber with seeds for a snack later. Place strips in between two paper towels and press to remove excess moisture. ​ 2. Arrange strips so that they are overlapping each other slightly to make a wide roll, about 4 strips wide (see picture). Layer the cream cheese, roasted red pepper and pesto. Using a knife, fold the rollup over once over the filling, then using your hands tuck the ends under the filling and roll tightly. Secure with a toothpick and transfer to a plate.

Back Creamy, Dreamy Mango Coconut Overnight Oats Makes 2 servings (for me at least...) INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup diced mango 1/2 cup oats 2 teaspoons chia seeds A little less than 1/4 cup unsweetened medium shred coconut 1 cup milk (dairy or nut milk, whatever you prefer) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine all ingredients in an airtight container and mix well. Leave in refrigerator overnight. 2. In the morning, stir before enjoying!