By no means do I consider myself an exceptional cook. One of my favorite ways to regularly prepare food is by choosing what is simple. However, this is a blog about discovering connection through mindfulness, and cooking is one of my favorite ways of doing that. Connecting to the process of cooking is one way I am able to be alone with myself and find a lot of peace through introspection. It makes me feel like I’m returning to the roots of what I am supposed to be doing as a human being!
All of these recipes/inspiration are examples of what I think is delicious, healthy, and an opportunity to find more joy in the mundane moments of life. I hope you enjoy!
Salmon Tacos
This recipe was inspired by @faithsfresh on instagram and turned out lovely with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
Harvest Grain Bowls
I’m looking to find ways to bring more autumn flavors and foods back into my rotation so I started with these harvest grain bowls: chicken with paprika and other seasonings, quinoa, red onion roasted with sweet potato, and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. It was simple but warming and the perfect way to dive into fall flavors this season.
Mediterranean Bowls
I’ve been making iterations of these for a while, but they are the perfect late summer/early fall dinner with the combination of the warm flavors with the fresh tzatziki on top. Homemade tzatziki always tastes better, but usually I stick with the store bought one because it’s easy.
Many Variations of Taco Bowls
Usually I will bake sweet potato as a base for these (though today it was brown rice) and use whatever toppings or salsa or guac I have on hand. You can substitute the shrimp for whatever else your heart desires (I also use ground turkey a lot).
Salmon and Kimchi Bowls
By this point I think you get the point— bowls are the best. This one was made with salmon, kimchi, and brussel sprouts over a bed of jasmine rice and drizzled with spicy mayo.
If you liked this post and wanna watch my video that went live yesterday about finding joy through connecting with food as medicine for the body and soul, I’ll leave that link right here.
