Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Cheddar & Cranberry Quesadillas with Chimichurri Sauce
A Childhood Wrapped in Tortillas Growing up in a half-Mexican family, absolutely nothing was spared from being wrapped, folded, or tucked into a warm tortilla. It was our universal delivery system—breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, you name it. To this day, my...
Roasted Squash with Tahini Sauce
Roasted squash of the winter varieties is one of those simple dishes that feel far more special than the effort it takes to make. A quick toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme transforms naturally sweet, velvety squash into a deeply flavorful side that...
Brown Butter Carrot Cake at Lake Como
The Winding Road to Paradise As we wound our way along the narrow road hugging the mountainside above Lake Como, I glanced over at the cherub with wispy auburn hair and a button nose, fast asleep in her car seat after a day of strolling through the charming streets of...
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.
Lemon and Caper Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower is a little like tofu, it's a convincing imitator that can be prepared in ways that are usually saved for proteins, like fish or meat. Since the flavor is mild and it has so much texture, you can easily swap it out for animal proteins and have a healthy...
Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon
Memories from My Kitchen I used to toil away late into the evening in the back of my little store, cooking in a small kitchen with nothing more than an apartment-sized electric oven and a few well-loved tools. After a long day with customers, I’d sweep the floors,...
Crisp Asian Salad with Tofu and a Peanut Dressing
This crunchy and cool salad that is made up of two kinds of cabbage, celery, carrots, and topped off with precooked tofu or chicken is a wonderful main course dish. It’s easy to make ahead of time and the peanut dressing is so divine.
White Bean Puree with Kale and Balsamic Onions
As a vegetarian, if I showed up at someone's house and they served this to me for dinner, I be thrilled. So often vegan and vegetarian meals are dishes intended to have meat, without the meat. This White Bean Puree with Kale and Balsamic Onions has a variety of...
Creamy Zucchini and Potato Soup (Vegan, Easy, Ready in 30 Minutes)
A steaming bowl of zucchini and potato soup, served with a slice of toasted bread and a crisp green salad, might just be the ultimate comfort meal. It’s warm, nourishing, and so easy to throw together on a weeknight, or for a cozy weekend lunch when you want something...
Roasted Pepper, Artichoke and Cannellini Bean Salad
Life at my day job as a Realtor has been roller-coaster of changes by the hour since our town has gone into lock-down mode. I had a conversation with a friend that personified all that is and will be so challenging during this period. We are all concerned about...
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
Simple Mantra Meditation
When I delved into the practice of meditation, a shroud of secrecy surrounded the process, prompting questions about the necessity of ceremonial initiation and associated fees. I firmly believe that meditation should be an accessible skill taught in schools,...
4-7-8 Breathing
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is rooted in the ancient Indian practice of pranayama, which means “regulation of breath.” This particular method, developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. I often begin my meditation practices with...
The Brain-Gut Connection
Explore how the gut-brain connection impacts mood, digestion, and mental health—plus how to support both through food and stress reduction.
FRESH FROM THE BLOG
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...
Chimichurri Sauce
How to Make Chimichurri Sauce Chimichurri Sauce is one of those sauces that instantly brightens whatever it touches. It’s fresh, herby, zesty, and incredibly easy to make, the kind of sauce you can whisk together in minutes and spoon over just about anything. I love...
Cheddar & Cranberry Quesadillas with Chimichurri Sauce
A Childhood Wrapped in Tortillas Growing up in a half-Mexican family, absolutely nothing was spared from being wrapped, folded, or tucked into a warm tortilla. It was our universal delivery system—breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, you name it. To this day, my...