At its most basic meaning, a dressing is a sauce made of oil, vinegar and seasonings, that is served on salad.

Wow that leaves so much room for really personalizing and creating variations for every meal! At my house, there is generally a salad with each meal. Hot or cold. It’s there. 

One of my fave ever dressings is of course Ranch. What is that? Is it an American thing? Is it a California thing? Love it on pizza, fries, and of course a crisp green salad. No matter what it is, my mom makes a wonderful one that is thick and creamy and delicious. She says it’s the extra dill she adds. 

Creating your own classics can be fun. Shake it by hand, blend it in a full size blender or with an immersion blender; is up to you. Make sure to store it in a sealed container in the fridge if there is leftovers. 

Other uses for these dressings: a marinade, a dip for bread or as a pasta topper. 

Check out episode 18 for some delicious salad recipes. Then, check out my social media (@creative.fit.hungry on IG) for pics of meals I’ve been making recently. And, of course, know that I am always here for you if you want recipes or specific suggestions for your comfort meals! 

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First. What the heck is a nourish bowl? (AKA buddha bowls or macro bowls) It’s a balanced, healthy meal in a bowl with that is filled with vegetables and/or fruits, greens, a healthy carb, a protein, and a healthy fat—all topped with a dressing of sorts.

The contents of the bowl can vary greatly. From American to Moroccan, Japanese to Southern, Mexican to Italian and everything in between. It can be vegan, whole 30, paleo, meat centered… whatever you’re craving, whatever meal plan you’re on, there is a bowl for you. Think about all you would put on a plate, all the different pieces, put into a bowl. Arrange it nicely so it’s “pretty” and super healthy, then drizzle a dressing and call it a meal. 

These bowls are great for so many reasons! Beyond looking pretty and being fun to put together, they are also a super easy way to combine miscellaneous leftovers into one meal, they mean you are only washing one dish AND there’s just something about eating out of a bowl that’s somehow comforting. 

You can find pre-made bowls in the refrigerator aisle at your grocery store for easy pick up and go. As with all packaged items, make sure you read the labels carefully! 

Tonight, I’ll be making a meatless Monday version:  Roasted potatoes and brussels, seasoned chickpeas and red onions with a spicy ranch dressing and shredded kale. 

But, like I mentioned before, you could do so many different kinds! This is your chance to really get creative! 

Check out my social media (@creative.fit.hungry on IG) for pics of meals I’ve been making recently. And, of course, know that I am always here for you if you want recipes or specific suggestions for your comfort meals! 

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I wanted to chat today about some GF options that I have tried and loved for two reasons. ONE. I spent much of the weekend writing a guide to being gluten-free. It’s a quick guide. It has info and recipes. AND yup (shameless plug), you can totally buy it from me. TWO. My tummy has been a little off lately so I’m ditching the stuff for a few days to calm my system. 

Know that all “subs” are not the same. It will take some trial and error to find the ones you like. It’s totally worth it though. Know that you can seriously just swap the pasta. Keep your fave sauce and protein sources the same. 

You can invest in a spiralizer or find some pre-spiraled for you in the fresh and frozen sections of your grocery store. 

There are also some fantastic gnocchi options out there. Trader Joes’ cauliflower one is one of my fave things— the difference is hardly noticeable.  

Shredded veggies and shredded cabbage are both wonderful subs for recipes that call for smaller pastas or in casseroles. 

Dried pastas come in so many options: beans, veggies, quinoa and rice and all sorts of combinations there of. I advise spending some time in the Asian foods aisle and online sources like Thrive Market and Amazon for some surprising options. 

**Tip: make sure you are reading all ingredients. Even for sauces and toppings. You’ll be super shocked where Gluten can sneak it’s way in. 

Check out my social media (@creative.fit.hungry on IG) for pics of meals I’ve been making recently. And, of course, know that I am always here for you if you want recipes or specific suggestions for your comfort meals! 

Did you love this episode? Leave me a review and share it with a friend. 

I love hearing from listeners! Send me an email at [email protected] or visit my website, risaauger.com. I look forward to hearing from you!