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    The Healthful Ideas

    Hi there! I'm Veronika and The Healthful Ideas is here to provide you with healthy plant-based recipes for everyday cooking.

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    Independence Day Recipes

    If you're looking for fun appetizers, finger food, dips, or anything small but impressive to serve at your BBQ on the long weekend, below are four of my favorite appetizers your guests will love! See the link below for more options, and don't forget to check out my cocktails and mocktails too!

    • Peach and tomato bruschetta with creamy goat cheese spread drizzled with balsamic glaze on a large white serving plate.
      Tomato Peach Bruschetta
    • Wooden skewers with cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze on a large white platter.
      Caprese Skewers
    • A close up of a glass bowl with Chili Corn salsa on a light wooden backgrond.
      Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
    • Strawberry bruschetta with cream cheese and fresh basil on a white serving plater with a black rim.
      Strawberry Bruschetta
    See more Appetizers →

    New Recipes

    Check out the latest and greatest below! All recipes are tried and true and far from boring! Click "see all" to see all recipes from newest to oldest.

    • A large bowl with arugula spinach salad sprinkled with grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts with two lemon wedges on the left.
      Arugula and Spinach Salad
    • Creamy zucchini soup topped with sourdough croutons and chopped fresh parsley in a white bowl with a spoon in the soup on the right.
      Vegan Zucchini Soup
    • Creamy zucchini risotto garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork.
      Zucchini Risotto
    • Colorful creamy pasta salad with diced veggies and two lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork on the right side.
      Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

    See All →

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      Trending Recipes

      Here are the most popular recipes this month! Whether it's on social media or Google, these are everyone's current favorites. Definitely check out the breakfast potatoes, they're my favorite!

      • Roasted diced potatoes in a black bowl and a black serving spoon.
        Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
      • Whipped feta dup in a white bowl drizzled with hot honey and garnished with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs.
        Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey
      • Creamy cucumber salad with red onion garnished with lemon wedges in a bowl with a blue rim.
        Tzatziki Cucumber Salad
      • Crispy saucy golden brussels sprouts in a white bowl with a brown rim sprinkled with salt flakes and fresh thyme.
        Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
      • Creamy Sundried Tomato Pasta with Capers and Dill shown in a grey bowl with a silver fork in the bowl on the right side.
        Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Capers and Dill
      • Iced shaken espresso in a Starbucks cup with milk slowly mixing in.
        Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso
      • Iced matcha latte in a tall glass with a layer of blueberry syrup on the bottom of the glass garnished with fresh blueberries with a glass straw.
        Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte
      • Espresso martini in a coupe glass with a layer of foam on top garnished with three coffee beans.
        Rum Espresso Martini

      Healthy Easy Dinners

      Are you looking for light and easy dinners you can make during the summer months? Try the four linked below! They're all super easy to make, customizable, and delicious.

      • Orzo Caprese Salad with mini mozzarella balls in a low bowl garnished with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and black pepper.
        Orzo Caprese Salad
      • A close up of broccoli pasta with grated cheese and chili flakes.
        Creamy Broccoli Pasta
      • Pappardelle with roasted salmon, creamy white sauce, black pepper, and fresh herbs on a white plate.
        Creme Fraiche Salmon Pasta
      • Crispy golden gnocchi with roasted asparagus, red onion, and pecorino in a white bowl with lemon wedges on the side.
        Sheet Pan Asparagus Gnocchi
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      Drinks

      Check out all these amazing drinks. Here are some of the most popular drinks on the website: two cocktails, a mocktail, and the most refreshing smoothie! There are a lot of others to choose from in every category, just click the "drinks" link below to see all the latest drink recipes!

      • An espresso martini in a coupe glass with foam on top garnished with three coffee beans, another martini in the background, on a beige and dark green background.
        Tequila Espresso Martini
      • Black margarita with black salt rim on a black background with limes in the background.
        Black Margarita
      • Bright purple blueberry mocktail in a short glass with ice and sparkling water on top creating a layered effect garnished with fresh lime and mint.
        Blueberry Mocktail
      • Light orange smoothie in a tall glass garnished with a slice of pineapple and half of a passion fruit.
        Passion Fruit Smoothie

      See more Drinks →

      Hey! Nice to meet you!

      I'm Veronika. I'm a recipe creator and photographer living in Toronto. The Healthful Ideas is here to provide you with healthy, plant-based recipes for everyday cooking.

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      Breakfast Recipes

      If you know me, you know breakfast is my favorite meal of the day so this is definitely my favorite category. Check out all my breakfast recipes below.

      • Pancake stack topped with banana slices on a small white plate with bananas and maple syrup in the background.
        3 Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes
      • A breakfast burrito cut in half on a small white plate on a wooden background with more burritos and eggs in the background.
        Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes
      • A bowl with scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and ketchup.
        Breakfast Scramble Bowl
      • A stack of chocolate chip pancakes topped with chocolate chips and drizzled with maple syrup on a small white plate.
        Chocolate Chip Pancakes

      See more breakfasts recipes →

      Appetizers

      In this category, you will find appetizers and small bites. Most recipes are vegetarian and can be made gluten-free. These four recipes below are some of the most popular appetizers on the website and my favorites!

      • A beige plate with sliced toasted baguette with melted mozzarella cheese and tomatoes.
        Bruschetta with Mozzarella
      • Skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, tortellini, olives, salami, and other small bites on a green plate.
        Antipasto Skewers
      • Crostini with cream cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber slices, and red onion on a large white serving plate.
        Smoked Salmon Crostini
      • Marinated small mozzarella balls in olive oil and fresh herbs in a glass bowl with a bamboo stick in.
        Marinated Mozzarella Balls

      See more appetizers →

      Main Course

      Here you will find main course recipes for both lunch and dinner. Everything from healthy salads to filling pasta dishes. There are a lot of vegetarian and vegan options but also many amazing pescetarian dishes!

      • Creamy zucchini risotto garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork.
        Zucchini Risotto
      • Colorful creamy pasta salad with diced veggies and two lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork on the right side.
        Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
      • Tortellini caprese salad with mixed greens in a white bowl with gold serving spoons.
        Tortellini Caprese Salad
      • Tomato soup with diced vegetables, spinach, orzo, and chickpeas in a white bowl with a spoon.
        Vegetable Orzo Soup

      See more mains →

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      Welcome!

      I'm Veronika and The Healthful Ideas where I share original plant-based recipes for every day cooking and popular classics with a healthy twist.

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      Latest Recipes

      • A large bowl with arugula spinach salad sprinkled with grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts with two lemon wedges on the left.
        Arugula and Spinach Salad
      • Creamy zucchini soup topped with sourdough croutons and chopped fresh parsley in a white bowl with a spoon in the soup on the right.
        Vegan Zucchini Soup
      • Creamy zucchini risotto garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork.
        Zucchini Risotto
      • Colorful creamy pasta salad with diced veggies and two lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork on the right side.
        Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

      A photo of a young woman in a white and red striped shirt with a white backround.

      Welcome!

      I'm Veronika and The Healthful Ideas where I share original plant-based recipes for every day cooking and popular classics with a healthy twist.

      More about me

      Latest Recipes

      • A large bowl with arugula spinach salad sprinkled with grated parmesan and toasted pine nuts with two lemon wedges on the left.
        Arugula and Spinach Salad
      • Creamy zucchini soup topped with sourdough croutons and chopped fresh parsley in a white bowl with a spoon in the soup on the right.
        Vegan Zucchini Soup
      • Creamy zucchini risotto garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork.
        Zucchini Risotto
      • Colorful creamy pasta salad with diced veggies and two lemon wedges in a low bowl with a beige rim and with a fork on the right side.
        Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

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