Breakfast
When warm weather arrives I start making Overnight Oat Parfaits like a mad woman. I have a new creation nearly every morning, except when I’m enjoying some Easy Vegan and Gluten-free Pancakes on the weekend with my hubby.
Dips & Main Dishes
I’m convinced the only thing that could make a salad undesirable to me is pregnancy. In the first trimester it was the nausea, now in the third trimester it’s simply “huh, a salad? Yea, no thanks”. But fortunately veggies and dip are my big cravings now and there are so many fun dips to create in just minutes! I love that my favorite dip recipes incorporate spices, which have so many, often overlooked, health benefits! My favorites this month have been Dreena Burton’s Spiced Sweet Potato Hummus, Angela Liddon’s Edamame Hummus, and Wendy’s Walnut Lentil Pâté.
Rainbow Tacos with Tangy Mango Dressing from Sophia were the perfect quick and delicious recipe after a busy day. They came together in just minutes and were a satisfying twist on your typical taco. I was actually in such a hurry that I didn’t have time to cook the lentils and used just the black beans and they were delicious!
Dana’s Spanish Quinoa Stuffed Peppers may take 45 minutes to bake but are easy to prep and the cooking time allows you to clean up all the dishes with plenty of time to spare! I definitely recommend making the Creamy Cilantro Dressing, which really took the flavor over the top!
Okay, I know I said I wasn’t into salad’s much any more, but that must have started mid-month, because early in the month I enjoyed diving into Angela Liddon’s The Big Salad. Roasted sweet potato rounds and tangy almond butter dressing make any salad delectable.
Fun Treats
The warm weather has left me desirous of a fresh drink to cool me off with just a little energy boost. Iced Vanilla Bean Matcha Latte from Angela Liddon has been the perfect solution!
Early in the month we enjoyed strawberries dipped in Chocomole while preparing our baby’s room. Actually, I should say that I enjoyed most of it while I helped oversee the crib assembly and hanging of pictures. 
Hey, every successful project needs an overseer. 
Have you cooked or created a great recipe recently that you’d like me to share? I love trying new recipes, so please send your favorite plant-powered to Stacy@thenourishinghealth.com for a chance to be featured in the months to come!