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Winter Wild Rice and Roasted Veggie Salad with Creamy Maple-Tahini Dressing

February 12, 2025 by Christina

Salad season does not need to end during the colder months! Warm, grain-based salads with predominantly cooked instead of raw veggies can bring plenty of flavor and comfort. My grain base of choice is often couscous, quinoa, rice, or farro. This hearty dish features wild rice, which provides a variety of nutrients, including fiber, protein,…

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Filed Under: Dips Dressings and Sauces, Main Meal, salad, Uncategorized Tagged With: grain salad, nourish bowl, roasted vegetables, salad, tahini dressing, vegan meals, whole grain, wild rice, winter salad

Double Chocolate Nut Butter Stuffed Cookies

February 20, 2024 by Christina

Nothing beats the added flavor and texture contrast of a gooey filling inside a perfectly crisp, chewy cookie.  This chocolaty recipe is one of my absolute favorites! The cookie itself is made from a rich chocolate dough that is studded with semisweet chocolate chips throughout. The filling is made from melted chocolate and peanut butter…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Uncategorized Tagged With: baking, Chocolate, cookie, double chocolate, gluten free option, stuffed cookie, vegan, vegan baking

Vegan Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Frittata

January 21, 2024 by Christina

Frittatas are a dish I love to make year round, and this sweet potato and caramelized onion variation is my favorite during the fall and winter months!Vegan frittatas come together beautifully with a base of tofu or chickpea flour (this recipe combines both!), paired with a variety of seasonings and add-ins. They are satisfying for…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Main Meal, Uncategorized Tagged With: breakfast, frittata, gluten-free, high-protein, tofu, vegan

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

November 21, 2023 by Christina

Autumnal pumpkin, spices, and chocolate pair beautifully together in a variety of recipes. These soft and chewy bars are packed with chocolate chips on the inside and velvety melted chocolate on top. They are perfectly spiced, and really are a cross between a cookie bar and a snack cake. These cookies were my inspiration for…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Uncategorized Tagged With: autumn, bars, Chocolate, desserts, fall, pumpkin, pumpkin bars, vegan

Pumpkin Red Lentil Dal with Garlic and Herb Pumpkin Naan

October 23, 2023 by Christina

Pumpkin Red Lentil Dal

Lentil dal has become one of my go-to warming, comforting recipes over the past several years, and this pumpkin spin on my original recipe really takes it to another level during the fall. This meal is filled with fiber-rich vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and aromatic flavors from the anti-inflammatory spices. It is hearty and delicious both…

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Filed Under: Main Meal, soups and stews, Uncategorized Tagged With: comforting, curry, dal, gluten-free, homemade, lentils, naan, vegan

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

August 4, 2023 by Christina

In honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day today (one of the best food holidays in my opinion), I am excited to share this fun spin on the classic individual cookies- shareable cookie cake! Adapted from my ultimate cookie recipe, this jumbo chocolate chip cookie “cake” has deliciously unique elements of flavor, texture, and fun!…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Uncategorized Tagged With: chocolate chip cookie, cookie cake, cookies, Dessert, frosting, vegan baking, vegan cookies

Versatile Veggie, Bean, and Seed Burgers

August 2, 2023 by Christina

Veggie burgers have been one of my go-to meal prep recipes for years. I love how versatile the flavors and textures can be, and how veggie burgers make a truly satisfying meal for any time of day. This nourishing recipe is an adaptation of my first, tried and true, veggie burger recipe from nine years…

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Filed Under: Main Meal, Uncategorized Tagged With: beans, meal prep, nourishing, sandwich, seeds, vegan, vegan burger, veggie burger, versatile

Blueberry Muffins

August 2, 2022 by Christina

Although it has been one of the hottest summers I can remember here in the Northeast, I am still baking up a storm (no pun intended). In all seriousness, the act of baking, to me, is nostalgic, calming, joy-inducing, and challenging in all the right ways. It has also become my solace during times of…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Uncategorized Tagged With: baking, blueberry, breakfast, muffins, summer, vegan

Cheesy Vegan Baked Ziti

January 9, 2022 by Christina

Happy New Year! 2021 was a year of lots of cooking, baking, and recipe development in my home. Today I am sharing a nostalgic savory meal that has been a huge hit with my entire family (including my Italian grandparents) for years: baked ziti.As a dish that my mom has often made for family parties,…

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Filed Under: and Sauces, holiday, Main Meal, Uncategorized Tagged With: baked ziti, cheese, holiday, Italian, pasta, vegan

Anginetti (Italian Lemon Egg Biscuits)

April 3, 2021 by Christina

Growing up, my nana made egg biscuits for almost every holiday and family occasion. She loved teaching her grandchildren how to make them, and I will forever cherish those memories. These lemony Italian cookies puff up in the oven and take on an egg-like shape. They are fun to decorate with icing and colorful sugar…

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Hi, I’m Christina! Welcome to Create Nourish Love. As a dietitian, my aim is to create recipes and meals that will nourish the body and soul in the most delicious ways possible. From my kitchen to yours, I hope you find something here that you love!

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