Food

Rich. Creamy. Gooey. Savory. This Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese is a family favorite! Made with real butternut squash, cheddar cheese (but can also be easily made vegan), wholesome roasted or steamed broccoli and topped off with bacon bits or protein of choice, this healthy mac & cheese recipe makes for a dinner that everyone will love.

Fresh spinach, hearty quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful black beans, creamy avocado, and a lemon tahini dressing that brings it all together. This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad is nutritious, full of flavor, easy to make, and may just be the best-ever healthy salad!

Happy new year, friends! January is here and it’s time for a fresh start. From goal setting, to healthy recipes and meal planning, to simply allowing yourself time to restore and refresh, this is the best time for starting a new chapter. Here’s what’s going on behind-the-scenes on Jar Of Lemons in this month’s newsletter!

Start your day off with a refreshing smoothie bowl! Full of fruity flavors, protein, healthy carbs, and the best toppings, you can’t go wrong with these nutritious breakfast bowl ideas. Here’s how to make a smoothie bowl (easy method) and the 15 BEST Smoothie Bowl Recipes!

The BEST EVER Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas! Made with carrots, celery, cabbage, and bacon, this hearty meal has a smoky and savory flavor. Here’s how to make delicious black eyed peas in the Instant Pot (the easy way)!

Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies that are truly INCREDIBLE. Made with delicious date caramel, a vegan chocolate cookie base, dark chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of gourmet salt on top, every single bite is heavenly. This easy-to-make cookie recipe is such a hit!

Savory, fluffy, and delicious. This Rosemary Mushroom Rice Pilaf is full of so much flavor! Made with aromatic rice, rosemary, fresh garlic, and hearty mushrooms, this rice pilaf is one of the best as a wholesome side dish or vegan dinner recipe. It’s easy to make and a meal that everyone will love!

The BEST Healthier Gingerbread Cookies recipe! Made with a mix of whole wheat flour, out flour, coconut oil, and sweetened to perfection with maple syrup and brown sugar, these soft gingerbread cookies are incredibly delicious. The whole family will love this easy and wholesome holiday treat!

Every bite of this Vegan Butterfinger Cheesecake is DELICIOUS! Made with vegan cream cheese and a peanut butter filling with sweet bits of butterfinger throughout, this recipe is melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Add a graham cracker crust that’s heavenly and a crunchy butterfinger topping, and this easy vegan cheesecake recipe is what dreams are made of!

This creamy, delicious, and easy-to-make Spinach Ricotta Mac & Cheese is completely life changing! Made with wholesome spinach, creamy ricotta, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, and large elbows, this is a pasta recipe that the entire family will love. Put this mac & cheese recipe together in 30 minutes or less for an easy, comforting, next-level dinner!

Looking for a quick and easy way to make brown rice? Cooking it in the Instant Pot is the ultimate solution! This recipe is delicious and results in perfectly fluffy brown rice every time. With so many flavor variations and a simple rice-to-water ratio, Instant Pot Brown Rice doesn’t get any easier than this!

This Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup is SO good! Made with leftover turkey (or chicken), wholesome vegetables, roasted mushrooms and hearty wild rice, this cozy meal is loaded with flavor. Add in a creamy broth that’s adjustable to your personal taste, topped off with grated parmesan and parsley. Every spoonful is incredibly delicious!