Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
EAT
Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Polenta Cakes with Roasted Tomatoes and Artichokes with Ancho–Honey Glaze
Some dishes manage to feel both deeply comforting and quietly sophisticated at once, and these polenta cakes with roasted tomatoes and artichokes with ancho–honey glaze are one of them. We’ve been traveling over the holidays, first to New York to see our son,...
Purple Sweet Potatoes with Charred Peppers and Lemon-White Bean Purée
Sometimes a dish hits every note you didn’t even realize you were craving — salty, sweet, tangy, bright, and just a touch spicy. This roasted purple sweet potato with charred peppers recipe is one of those dishes. It looks beautiful on the table, tastes even better...
Toasted Walnut and Basil Pesto
This year, I celebrated my birthday in the most unexpected and heartwarming way: in Como, Italy, with my son and my granddaughter—three generations who all share the same birthday. We decided to meet there to be near my daughter-in-law’s family, who live just outside...
WELCOME TO A NOURISHED LIFE
I’m Eva, a cook, writer, and lifelong seeker of the good life, living along Portugal’s windswept coast. Here, I share mostly plant-based, often gluten-free recipes that nourish both body and spirit, along with reflections on healing, aging, and intentional living.
To me, a nourished life means living with presence and grace. It’s a quiet walk by the sea, a meaningful conversation, and the joy of both the salad and the slice of cake.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Winter Reset Recipes
After the whirlwind of holiday gatherings and celebrations, the new year invites us into a quieter, more intentional rhythm – a time to gently nurture both mind and body. This collection of vibrant, nutrient-dense, flavor-forward recipes is designed to help you feel restored without giving up comfort or joy. Colorful, satisfying dishes that support your wellness.
Small Batch Garlic and Dill Refrigerator Pickles
A quick and easy recipe for small batch garlic and dill refrigerator pickles. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes!
Vegan Spaghetti Squash With Spinach Basil Sauce
How wonderful it is that nature provided us with spaghetti squash, an unprocessed, gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free option to pasta. I’m in Portugal, where I love all the organic fresh produce I find at our local farmers’ market. I took advantage of the abundance of squash to make an easy and healthy meal. Vegan Spaghetti Squash With Spinach Basil Sauce is a delightful combination that delivers a delicious and nutritious dish.
Vegan Thai Vegetable Curry
In the whirlwind of our busiest days, when it feels as if every minute counts, I find solace in the kitchen. It's a sanctuary where I conjure up nutritious, organic meals even when time seems scarce. Life's rush might pull us in a million directions, but a commitment...
Delicious Vegan Sofritas
Delicious Vegan Sofritas Recipe is a delicious high-protein, gluten-free, and vegan option that can win over the staunchest of meat aficionados. It’s a tantalizing medley of onions, peppers, aromatic chilies, cumin, and sweet and smoky paprika. This vegan Sofritas recipe is perfect for those seeking a flavorful and satisfying plant-based meal.
French Potato Salad
This French-style potato salad is delicious on its own, served on a bed of greens, or used as a side dish with a protein. The crisp pea pods give it a fresh flavor, and the dressing is filled with bright-tasting herbs and mustard.
Vegan Picante Pinto Bean Soup
A quick and easy Picante Pinto Bean Soup. It’s healthy and hearty, and can be served vegan, with cheese and sour cream, or over rice.
Healing Through Food
What we eat doesn’t just feed us, it informs our health, our energy, and even our mood. Rooted in both tradition and science, I believe food can be one of our most powerful tools for healing. While some dishes are pure joy and celebration, many are created with wellness and nourishment in mind, supporting a life of balance, vitality, and intention.
WELLNESS
Tools, rituals, and reflections for a nourished mind and body
Wellness Starts with Why
Discover the power of identifying your ‘why’—the key to staying motivated and creating lasting change in your journey to a healthier, more mindful life.
Understanding Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
Understand the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load, and why glycemic load may be a more accurate way to manage blood sugar levels.
A Lesson in Perseverance – One Step at a Time
Hiking the Maroon Bells: Nature’s Lesson in Perseverance One foot in front of the other, we trekked our way up the narrow path where the Aspen trees rustled in the breeze, creating a sound somewhere between water running down a stream and that of a joyful musical...
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Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad
Kale, Purple Cabbage and Curried Pineapple Salad with Lemon–Honey Vinaigrette and a Sweet and Salty Brown Sugar Almond Crunch Some salads are just bowls of greens, but this one has some serious craveable cred. Deep greens paired with jewel-toned purple and gold signal...
Polenta Cakes with Roasted Tomatoes and Artichokes with Ancho–Honey Glaze
Some dishes manage to feel both deeply comforting and quietly sophisticated at once, and these polenta cakes with roasted tomatoes and artichokes with ancho–honey glaze are one of them. We’ve been traveling over the holidays, first to New York to see our son,...
Purple Sweet Potatoes with Charred Peppers and Lemon-White Bean Purée
Sometimes a dish hits every note you didn’t even realize you were craving — salty, sweet, tangy, bright, and just a touch spicy. This roasted purple sweet potato with charred peppers recipe is one of those dishes. It looks beautiful on the table, tastes even better...