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The Realist Food Blog

Real ingredients. Real recipes. For real life.

The Realist Food Blog features mostly healthy-ish recipes (and some indulgent treats) using wholesome ingredients for the home cook! That’s because we believe life is all about balance. Because of that, you’ll find all kinds of recipes for almost every occasion, whether it’s indulgent appetizers and cocktails for parties, to healthy weekday breakfasts and weeknight dinners. No matter the occasion, we’ve got you covered.


Recent Recipes

Stay up to date on what’s new from The Realist Food Blog!

  • Whole Wheat Baked Ziti with Kale
  • Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine Mocktail
  • Candy Corn Greek Yogurt Parfaits
  • Vampire Blood Cranberry Orange Martini

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Vegetarian Recipes

No meat, no problem.

  • Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
  • The Best Green Smoothie
  • Quick High Protein Blueberry Oatmeal (Vegan)
  • Mango Elote “Mexican Street Corn” Salad (No Mayo)

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Winter Recipes

Here are the best recipes of the season on The Realist Food Blog!

  • Warm Lentil, Parsnip and Burrata Salad with Mandarin Vinaigrette
  • Instant Pot Creamy Vegan Mashed Cauliflower
  • Stove Top Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts
  • Christmas Shortbread Cookies with Pistachios and Cranberries

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Mocktail Recipes

Here are our booze-free beverages!

  • Strawberry Watermelon Spritzer Mocktail
  • Strawberry Vanilla Lemonade Mocktail

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Hi! I’m Maya. I’m the recipe developer, photographer (and almost everything else) behind The Realist Food Blog. I believe that cooking doesn’t have to be scary and love creating approachable recipes that run the gamut between healthy and indulgent, always using whole ingredients. Welcome to The Realist Food Blog – take a look around!

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Hi! I’m Maya and welcome to The Realist Food Blog. I make (mostly) healthy-ish recipes and some indulgent treats for the busy home cook—because life is about balance. To learn more about me, click here.


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