Author: Life with Lisa Washington

  • Raw Carrot Cake bites for Easter. How to use up your carrot pulp from juicing.

    Raw Carrot Cake bites for Easter. How to use up your carrot pulp from juicing.

    Tuesday is my day to get refueled from the weekend and a super busy Monday.  Mondays are one of my busiest times of the week, very rejuvenating but I am moving from one thing to the next. I have an early morning Life coaching and Reiki session and right after, I teach my yoga class…

  • Antioxidant Powerhouse Spaghetti Squash Bowl

    Antioxidant Powerhouse Spaghetti Squash Bowl

    On my recent Facebook Live video, I discussed the importance of incorporating Antioxidant Powerhouse foods into our diets. You may wonder how to turn these into delectable, balanced meals. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. I demonstrated how to create a delightful Spaghetti Squash Bowl using antioxidant-rich ingredients. But first, let’s understand what antioxidants are:…

  • S3 ( Smoothies, Salads and Soups) For A Happy Healthy Summer

    S3 ( Smoothies, Salads and Soups) For A Happy Healthy Summer

    Today on my Facebook Live post I talked about something I love sharing with my clients.  Most of them have super busy schedules, but want to incorporate a healthier lifestyle and perhaps lose a few pounds, but do not need all the fuss. I like to call this my S3 plan, Smoothies, Salads and Soups, we…

  • If life gives you Lemons, Make Meyer Lemon Confit

    If life gives you Lemons, Make Meyer Lemon Confit

    I love trying new things.  My new love outside of poaching white fish in butter, is this making confits.  What does confit mean: Confit (/kɒnfi/, French pronunciation: [kɔ̃fi]) comes from the French word confire which means literally “to preserve,” a confit being any type of food that is cooked slowly over a long period of time…

  • Farm to Williams Sonoma’s Table Cooking Demo Recipes

    What a fun day?!  I so enjoy coming out and cooking for the customers and staff of Williams Sonoma in the Forum. The staff is like family! I have been demoing and educating the customers about eating and supporting local farmers for the past 6 months and it has been a beautiful partnership.  So many…

  • Valentine’s Day Chocolate Heart Shaped Quinoa Coconut Macaroons 

    This is one of my favorite holidays. I am such a hopeless romantic. I love Love.❤❤❤ Valentine’s Day can be decadent and nourishing. We usually see quinoa used for savory dishes, but this is one of my favorites. You guys know how much I love quinoa. Check out all the delicious recipes here on my…

  • Indian inspired Corn Soup with Greek Yogurt 

    Okay, the crazy weather in Georgia has tons of people sick.  One day it’s summer, the next day it’s winter with a touch of fall by 2:00 pm. Lol. Hey, I  love my state, but she can be a little unpredictable.  Well, if you are needing some natural remedies, get some rest, plenty of fluids…

  • COOKING ON FOX 5 NEWS GOOD DAY ATLANTA 5 IN 30 MINUTES 

    So today I  got a chance to cook up some yummy healthy recipes on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta morning show. The great thing about these recipes, they only have 5 main ingredients and only takes 30 minutes.  You can find more healthy recipes like these in my ebook Set the Table with Love Simple…

  • Pear and Beet Salad 5 under 30

    I am so excited about cooking and sharing on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, how you can stay Fit and Fabulous for 2017, using 5 main ingredients under 30 minutes. This salad was inspired by that simple challenge. We can do it and we can do it deliciously, with hardly no effort at all, using…

  • Harissa Roasted Chickpea  salad with acorn squash, mint and pumpkin seeds

    Harissa Roasted Chickpea salad with acorn squash, mint and pumpkin seeds

    This recipe is so delicious and full of exotic flavors, well at least I think so. LOL. This salad will fill you up and give you tons of plant based vegan protein. You do not have to be a vegan to enjoy this salad. It’s important to incorporate more plant based foods in our diets,…

  • Mediterranean Kale, Chard and White Bean Salad with Artichokes and Gluten Free Toast with Olive Tapenade

    Mediterranean Kale, Chard and White Bean Salad with Artichokes and Gluten Free Toast with Olive Tapenade

    There is nothing like a beautifully delicious salad, but sometimes it’s really hard to eat salad during the winter. So I opt out to making warm salads. Yes, salads can be warm, you still get your greens and veggies but sautéed a bit. Here is one of my favorite salads. I love mediterranean ingredients, like…

  • Why Eat This? New Year’s Healthy Tips and Cinnamon Apple Quinoa with Roasted Cinnamon Honey Walnuts

    WHY EAT THIS?  I have put together a list for you below. You will see these ingredients in many of the recipes on my blog. Here are a few of them you may want to incorporate in your diet a few times a week. I am breaking these whole foods into three categories, I call…

  • Roasted Purple potatoes on top of lemons with thyme and mediterranean sea salt

    Roasted Purple potatoes on top of lemons with thyme and mediterranean sea salt

    Who says that vegan food cannot be beautiful and elegant? Well you haven’t tried my roasted purple potatoes with lemon and thyme. This makes an excellent side dish or main course with a side salad. The recipe is super easy. All you would need to do is preheat your oven at 35o. Roasting time 1…

  • Raw Chocolate Ganache Three Ways, inspired by a journey HOME.

    Some encounters bring you back home to what your soul is yearning for. This year has done that for me and my family. I have been around people and places that have made me feel like, I was coming home. One of those encounters inspired me to move my culinary creative juices back to Raw…

  • Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese 

    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese 

    I love Mac and cheese. It is definitely a holiday favorite .  This year I wanted to do something different .  I wanted to see if I  could make my mom’s incredible mac and cheese recipe and make it a little healthier. My mom made the best mac and cheese ever, buttery , cheesy, creamy…