Smoothies are my favorite way to get a quick, easy snack in when I am on the go.  Now that the weather is sta

Sweet potatoes are my absolute favorite vegetable.  I could eat them every day.  And I often do.  They are

I usually eat eggs and veggies for breakfast.  Or leftover dinner from the night before.  But sometimes I ju

Yes, another donut recipe.  I'm having too much fun making "healthier" treats with my new donut pan. Today's

My slow cooker is one of my best friends in the kitchen. There is nothing better than coming home to the savor

It has been a busy week here in the Savory Lotus household.  With a teenager and a toddler, my life gets pret

Want your kids to eat more veggies?  Make fruit leather.  You can add just about anything to some pureed fru

Confession time:  I may have had to make these donuts twice because I didn't have the patience to wait until

Me and beans, we don't get along.  There came a time when we finally had to part ways.  But the thing that I

My trip to India is one of the most memorable journeys I have ever been on.  The people, the colors, the flav

Even though I am originally from Finland, I'm a beach girl at heart.  I could live in warm weather and flip f

I love coconut.  Coconut oil, coconut flakes, coconut milk, coconut water.  But my most favorite coconut thi

I may have mentioned it before, but I am originally from Finland.  I spent my early years in the land of a

Sometimes the most delicious things are the most simple things.  Have you ever roasted cauliflower in the ove

I have been on a cauliflower kick lately.  I've discovered that I really love this versatile, nutrient-dense

Yes, another paleo cracker recipe.  This one is my version of a "cheese" cracker- without the cheese.  It's

Sweet potatoes (well, technically yams) are one of my favorite foods.  I eat them as often as I can. Imagine

Sometimes you just gotta have something a little crunchy and a little sweet.  This Paleo Granola with hazelnu

Birthday are a big deal at our house.  I like to make everyone feel loved on their special day.  One of the

I have a new favorite cookie.  And I am so excited to share the recipe with you today.  Not only does this c

This is for all of your lovers out there.  Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so I thought I would sh

I LOVE chocolate.  It makes me happy.  It makes me smile.  It always makes things better.  Wouldn't you ag

We eat a lot of food at our house.  Seems like my kids are always hungry.  And my favorite way to get nutrie

OK, I promise that this is my very last chocolate peppermint dessert of the season.  I've been mildly obsesse

What's better than a toasty cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter day?  How about a  hot antioxidant-rich ch

Today I am baking cookies with my girls for the holidays.  And these grain free thumbprint cookies are one of

Life gets busy for me sometimes.  I work hard to create awesome recipes to share here at Savory Lotus.  Work

Rose hips are those cherry-like pods that remain on your rose bushes after the last roses have fallen.  You'v

Yes, I'm on a peppermint kick right now.  It's the holidays, and I realized that I didn't have very many holi

The holidays are fast approaching. Time to gather round with friends and family to eat, drink, and be merry. A

Cooler weather makes me think of savory foods.  Warm soups, stews, and chilis are on the menu around here lat

Whipped cream is delicious, but spiced whipped cream is divine.  Sometimes you just want to serve something a

Spiced nuts are a perfect idea for holiday gatherings and gift ideas.  The warming spices and sticky sweetnes

This salad is the epitome of seasonal eating.  Apples, pomegranates, and persimmons all come into season as t

My love of yams runs deep.  They are comfort food to me.  Savory or sweet, it don't matter.  Whether it's d

It's officially baking season.  The weather is getting cooler, and the leaves are falling off of the trees.