Plant-Based Recipes & Wellness
EAT
Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Blondie
Nourishing Indulgence Because sometimes, you just want something sweet and decadent while still keeping it healthy-ish. I created this recipe for self-serving reasons. I was craving something chocolaty and gooey, but I wanted to keep it vegetarian, dairy-free, and...
Lemon And Artichoke Fettuccine
The Memory of Lemons It’s fascinating how scents and flavors affect our brains. They can spark memories and emotions in an instant; the whiff of a rose reminds us of a garden, or the smell of bread baking pulls us back to a cozy kitchen. For me, Lemon and Artichoke...
Moroccan Cauliflower
A Spices in My Bones Spicy food is part of my DNA. I grew up in California, where Cal-Mex cuisine reigned—fresh, vibrant, and full of heat. At my grandmother’s house in San Antonio, we were served authentic Mexican dishes alongside comforting Tex-Mex classics. Meals...
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.
SEASONAL RECIPES
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,...
Apple and Cherry Pie Recipe
There is something comforting about the smell of an apple pie baking. The butter, cinnamon, apples, and sugar create a delicious blend of aromas that can make any space feel like home. Adding sweet cherries to make an Apple-Cherry Pie happened by chance, but it is now a delicious family favorite.
Apple and Mango Chutney Stuffing
Since I am a vegetarian, I'm always charged with making the meat-free dishes for Thanksgiving. I love stuffing and gravy, so I make vegetarian versions of both. Here is a simple recipe for a really delicious vegetarian stuffing that I used to make when I was a...
Roasted Squash, Red Onion and Pomegranate Salad
A Cozy Day for a Nourishing Salad The quiet was soft as snowfall, broken only by the sound of the cat’s gentle paws padding across the wood floor. It was the kind of morning made for lingering under blankets, curled up by the fire with a steaming latte warming your...
Cranberry – Apple Chutney
Cranberry–Apple Chutney with its sweet, tart and slightly savory flavors, is delicious as a Thanksgiving side dish, heavenly in a cranberry-apple baked brie, tasty as a condiment served with any poultry dish, and a great addition to a turkey, chicken, or grilled cheese sandwich.
Lemon & Vegetable Couscous
Looking for a side dish with bright and fresh flavors? This Lemon & Vegetable Couscous is great hot, cold, and at room temperature. It can be served as a side dish or as an excellent vegetarian or vegan entrée, when plated on a bed of greens, such as arugula. In...
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
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Grilled Romaine, Beets & Blue Cheese Salad
Grilled Romaine with Roasted Beets and Blue Cheese This is the kind of salad I love to make when I’m entertaining. It’s visually striking, full of flavor, and easy to prepare in advance. The ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, and the final presentation, whether...
How To Roast Butternut Squash
A simple guide for how to roast butternut squash for a creamy, caramelized flavor every time Roasting a whole butternut squash is one of the easiest ways to bring out its natural sweetness and velvety texture. Whether you're using it in soups, baked goods, grain...
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Blondie
Nourishing Indulgence Because sometimes, you just want something sweet and decadent while still keeping it healthy-ish. I created this recipe for self-serving reasons. I was craving something chocolaty and gooey, but I wanted to keep it vegetarian, dairy-free, and...