Plant-Based Recipes & Wellbeing

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Nourishing recipes for everyday meals and special occasions

Roasted Squash with Tahini Sauce

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

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...

Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens

Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens

A Sweet-Savory Dish of Balance | Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens There’s something irresistible about the way miso, honey, and soy sauce come together — rich umami with just enough sweetness to make everything taste alive. This Honey-Miso Salmon on Greens is one of those...

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 Spring Recipes

Spring cooking is all about freshness – crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and dishes that feel light yet satisfying. This collection brings together simple, seasonal recipes perfect for easy lunches, outdoor gatherings, and everyday nourishment

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A Nourished Life

Living Well, Simply

What we choose each day—how we eat, move, rest, and connect—shapes our health, our energy, and even our mood. Rooted in both tradition and science, I believe these daily choices are powerful tools for cultivating wellbeing.

Food is an essential part of that. Some meals are pure joy and celebration, while others are created with nourishment in mind—both have their place in a life of balance and intention. As Michael Pollan wisely said, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

A well-lived life extends beyond the plate. It’s found in balance—in how we care for ourselves and how we savor the beauty of our meals, our surroundings, and the company we keep.

WELLBEING

Tools, rituals, and reflections for a nourished mind and body

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Chimichurri Sauce

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

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 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...