Breathe Magazine

Jennifer and Jessica are two young attorneys living in Washington D.C. Though their first love is the law, food is a close second. They enjoy preparing and eating simple, natural, delicious foods. As single professionals, they focus on recipes for smaller groups or couples that do not require hours in the kitchen.

This is one of the best salsas I’ve had in a while. It requires few ingredients, is all natural, and can be whipped up in no time. It’s not only delicious, but absolutely gorgeous. Ingredients: 1 tomato chopped (or use a handful of cherry or grape tomatoes) juice of 1 lime (add zest if you [...]

This recipe was featured on 101cookbooks awhile back and I decided to give it a try. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s basically a super quick super food recipe that packs a ton of flavor into just a few ingredients. It’s simple to make and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: (serves four) 1 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 [...]

This is a great, quick summer recipe for when the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot stove. This meal will fill you up and cool you down. Ingredients: (serves 2) About 1 fist full of soba noodles 2 tblsps almond butter (or use any nut butter you like) 1 cup [...]

This is a great, quick go-to recipe for healthy version of home made ice cream with very little sugar and no cream. All you need is a blender and the ingredients below. 2 frozen bananas (*throw uneaten, overripe bananas in the freezer instead of tossing out. you can use them later for recipe like this [...]

These peanut butter bombs are crammed full of protein in a single bite- perfect to pop in  your mouth before or after a tough workout. Personally, I prefer these when I get home from work, running on empty and need a pick me up before heading to the gym. I also keep a few in my office to eat [...]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 diced onion (small to medium) 1 cup lentils (pre-soaked and rinsed) 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (cleaned) 2 large handfuls spinach 1/3 cup red wine Note: For soft lentils that take less time to cook, soak over night in a bowl of water that covers the lentils complete. Before cooking, [...]

Who doesn’t love some good shrimp on the barbie? Grilled shrimp is one of my all-time favorite summer foods that conjures thoughts of warm nights, ocean breezes, and lazy sipping on pina coladas. Shrimp are also a great low-calorie option for block parties and barbecues which tend to offer heavy hamburgers and hot dogs (Fact: 1 pound of [...]

This veggie pasta dish is one of my favorites. It’s light and lemony with crunchy broccoli and toasty pine nuts. Perfect for spring! Ingredients: (serves 2) 1 pkg tricolor cheese tortellini (fresh) chopped broccoli crowns (rinsed) 1 shallot (chopped) 1/4 cup pine nuts shredded parmesean (optional) salt 1/2 lemon (and the zest) Directions: In a [...]

These are my new favorites as of late. They are an easy, comforting go-to meal that take no time to make and are actually pretty healthy. Remember, you can always load up on veggies and reduce cheese in recipes like this to make them as low fat as you like. Ingredients:(makes 1 serving and takes [...]

Quiche is one of my favorite dishes to prepare. It’s easy to scrape together when all you’ve got on hand are the basics. This version is a simple classic. Ingredients: (makes 4 servings) 6 large eggs splash of milk 1/4 cup grated cheese (cheddar, parmesean or whatever you like) 1 frozen pie crust chopped veggies [...]

The weather is still cold here in D.C. Outisde my window, I see drizzle, wind and unrelenting gray clouds. Tonight calls for a meal to warm my spirits and comfort my soul. Creamy mushroom risotto sounds perfect. Ingredients: (serves 4) a heaping handful of mushrooms (any kind you like, rinsed and chopped) 1 clove of garlic [...]

I love homemade pasta sauce, but I don’t love slaving over the stove, letting it simmer and marinate while I drool with anticipation. I also hate that good sauce seems to come in large batches. Sure, it’s great to freeze all those left overs if you can find the tupperware, but why not just make [...]

Every summer I stock my freezer full of all the berries I couldn’t eat fast enough. And, by summer’s end, the freezer is bursting with a colorful mix of blues, reds, and purples. I find that freezing the berries before they turn is not only less wasteful, but it is a great way to have [...]

I love mexican inspired foods. On a regular basis, I crave tender beans, crunchy chips, creamy guacamole and fiery salsa. These foods soothe my soul and provide complete, nutrient-packed meals for us non-meat eaters. Because the combinations are simple, you’ve got to mix up the technique so that every day meals don’t grow monotonous. Recently, [...]

Gotta have a hearty winter soup for these snow capped days. Recently, I discovered a wonderful recipe for broccoli cheese soup that’s easy to make in a pinch. All you need are a few ingredients and an immersion hand blender and you are ready to go. Ingredients: 1 bag of frozen broccoli crowns 1/4 -1/2 cup shredded [...]