Sabrina Rudin with Nicole Keshishian Modic – Healthy with a Side of Happy

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Equal parts clean living guide and recipe collection, the book spans everything from the juices and smoothies that Spring Cafe is beloved for, to hearty soups, plant-based pastas, and satisfying sweets. Alongside the recipes, Sabrina shares pantry guides, meal-prep strategies, and tips for creating a non-toxic kitchen—helping home cooks embrace wholesome eating with ease. Healthy with a Side of Happy is more than a cookbook; it’s a roadmap to living with balance and intention, bringing nourishment and happiness into the home, and togetherness to everyday meals.

Book chapters and recipe highlights include:

• Sauces, Dips & Dressings – The Perfect Salad Dressing, Herby Balsamic Vinaigrette, Go-To Guacamole, Slow-Roasted Chunky Tomato Sauce
• Juices & Drinks – Good Morning Green, Immunity Juice, The Cleanser, Throat Saver
• Smoothies – Peanut Butter Berry Blast, Coco Mango, Piña Colada Smoothie, Mint Chip Shake with Coconut Whip and Chocolate Drizzle
• Breakfasts – Smashed Chickpea Frittata, The Fluffiest Gluten-Free Pancakes, Hippie Dippy Scrambled Tofu, The Superhero Burrito (with Tofu or Egg)
• Light Bites – Green Herb Whipped Feta with Raw Honey and Chile Flakes, Feel-Good Nachos, Lemony White Bean Dip with Toasted Pita, Buttery Pecans with Crispy Sage
• Salads – Kitchen Sink Chopped Salad, Shaved Fennel Salad with Lemon, Olive Oil & Jalapeño, Summer in a Bowl, Little Gems with Olives and Quick-Marinated Shallots
• Vegetables – Sesame Nori Broccoli, Coconut Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash, OG Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger Peanut Dressing, Sauteed Radicchio with Chickpeas
• Sandwiches, Wraps, Etc. – I Love a Hoagie Night, Black Bean Quesadillas with Caramelized Onion, Zucchini and Goat’s-Milk Cheddar, Spicy Avocado Miso Caesar Wrap, A Classic Tempeh Reuben
• Pastas & Noodles – Grandma Hazel’s Noodle Keugel, Penne all Norma (Sorta), Hearty Bean and Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie, Tempeh Lentil Bolognese
• Grains & Legumes – Marinated Ginger and Lime Tempeh, Coconut Tomato Rice, Baked Polenta with Marinara and Goat Cheese, Kasha with Caramelized Onions and Crispy Shiitakes
• Soups & Stews – Navy Beans and Greens Soup, Chilly Day Chili with All the Toppings, Spicy Lentil Stew with Tomato and Wilted Greens, Ginger Vegetable Miso Sou
• Sweets – No-Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Drizzle, Spring Café Aspen Vegan and Gluten-­ Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, A Very Good Crumble, Coconut Lemon Tart with Nutty Shortbread Crust

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