Author: Life with Lisa Washington

  • Mindful Living Moment: Healing

    Mindful Living Moment: Healing

    Healing has so many layers. We all heal in different ways. I recall a place in my heart that needed healing. I was stuck, because I was waiting on the person to do right by me. I was waiting on some type of remorse, but it never came, even when I confronted them, it still…

  • Mindful Living Moment

    It’s very easy to constantly speak on the things that hurt us the most. Most of the time that, it’s a good thing and it can serve our healing. However, I have caught myself in the past talking about my hurt as a story to just tell over and over again, because I am not…

  • White Bean and Sundried Tomato Pesto Pizza

    White Bean and Sundried Tomato Pesto Pizza

    It’s been a long day and I just need something super quick, delicious and healthy. Hmm… maybe you do too? So let’s get to it. Have any naan bread? Good! Set it aside, we are going toast it up for this pizza. You will need some basil oil, sundried tomato pesto, some of your favorite…

  • Samosa Sweet Potato Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Samosa Sweet Potato Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    When it’s a turmeric inspired kinda of a day and you have only one sweet potato. Hmm… Samosa Sweet Potato Salad with a Cilantro Lime Dressing. Yes it’s a thing and it’s a really delicious thing. 😉✨ Ingredients: • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes •1 tablespoon grapeseed oil • 1 small…

  • It’s A Berry Good Day! Let’s Eat Pancakes!

    It’s A Berry Good Day! Let’s Eat Pancakes!

    I woke up this morning and I was just completely blown away by the fact that our country has the first and I pray not the last female vice president. Congratulations Madame Vice President, Kamala Harris. Pancakes are super special to me, because as a child, we would have oatmeal every single day, but on…

  • Vegan Black Truffle Alfredo Pasta

    Vegan Black Truffle Alfredo Pasta

    This will be quick… I am was craving black truffles and alfredo sauce with pasta! End of story. But what’s a girl to do when she’s on a spiritual cleanse and not having dairy? She starts thinking, how do I make alfredo sauce with my new love Silk heavy whipping cream. Hmm.. this could work.…

  • Vegetarian Paella

    Vegetarian Paella

    I remember the first time I tried paella, OMG, it was absolutely phenomenal. I couldn’t get enough of it. It was paella that introduced me to this wonderful spice Saffron: The spice originates from a flower called crocus sativus—commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” It is believed that saffron originated and was first cultivated in…

  • Vegan Carrot and Ginger Soup

    Vegan Carrot and Ginger Soup

    Every time I open up my refrigerator door, I see this huge bag of carrots. The first thing my mind goes to, is hmm… I probably need to juice those. Then my next thought is, I will have to take out my juicer, but I really don’t feel like taking out my juicer and putting…

  • Eat Purple Today: Spicy Sautéed Red Cabbage

    Eat Purple Today: Spicy Sautéed Red Cabbage

    Let’s eat purple today. Purple fruits and vegetables are often a sign of nutrients called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins help protect your cells from damage that can lead to illness and disease. Also, According to scientists and an analysis of the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES), a survey of eating and…

  • A Plate of Good Luck and Health for the New Year

    A Plate of Good Luck and Health for the New Year

    Well, it’s almost here my friends. A NEW YEAR!! WOW!! As I sit down and write this post it brings tears to my eyes. This has truly been a year that no-one in the world will ever forget. Just for a moment, imagine how you felt this time last year. Imagine the dreams, goals, plans,…

  • One Pot – Two Salads – Red Quinoa Salad two ways.

    One Pot – Two Salads – Red Quinoa Salad two ways.

    When I say that this is super easy, it is super easy. Both of these salads are created by using one pot of red quinoa. All you have to do is open up a few ingredients and cut up a lemon and a cucumber, parsley and mint. The first salad is an inspired Greek style…

  • Butternut Squash Bread Pudding w/Red Wine Balsamic Reduction

    Butternut Squash Bread Pudding w/Red Wine Balsamic Reduction

    I was strolling through my pictures on social media and saw this post below. I made a few years ago during the holidays and thought this would be a good one to share with you guys since Thanksgiving is this week. Hope you enjoy it! What I do with leftover Butternut Squash Bread Pudding and…

  • Mindful Living Moment: Filling our hearts with gratitude

    Mindful Living Moment: Filling our hearts with gratitude

    “It is when we deny where we are, that we eventually look up and see that we are lost.” Lisa Washington

  • Baked Hasselback Potatoes with What’s on Hand CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

    Baked Hasselback Potatoes with What’s on Hand CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

    I love homemade chimichurri sauce and you don’t need a steak to enjoy it. It’s awesome on veggies. I remember a conversation I was having with my sister and I told her about the importance of seasoning food. It is the key to flavorful food. It doesn’t matter if we are seasoning a steak or…

  • Eat Cake!

    Eat Cake!

    The holidays are coming and one of my favorite things to do outside putting up the decorations is baking! However, I must confess, baking was not always my thing. It was my mom who inspired me to bake, well at least , later in my life, the inspiration kicked in. I remember when she came…