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Creamy Metabolism-Boosting Tea Recipe

January 12, 2022

Our metabolism helps control how we use energy, and when it’s slow, we can feel sluggish and weighed down. Nutrients like selenium are important for a healthy metabolism. This metabolism-boosting tea recipe is another healthy (and delicious!) way to support our energy burners. What Is Metabolism? According to Harvard, metabolism is how our body uses …

Rotisserie-Style Chicken Recipe

January 11, 2022

I love the flavor of rotisserie-style chicken from the store, but it’s hard to find organic or free-range chicken cooked rotisserie-style. It was such a time saver to buy a couple of rotisserie chicken every couple of weeks and use the meat to make chicken salad, casseroles, and the bones to make soup and broth. But I didn’t like …

Nourishing Breakfast Pizza Recipe (Grain-Free)

January 4, 2022

This quick and easy breakfast pizza recipe was born one morning when the kids couldn’t decide between bacon and sausage. They were also tired of our basic scrambled eggs and veggies. I decided to use the same basic breakfast ingredients but serve them in a more fun way. Since then, this has become a Saturday morning …

Mocha Swiss Meringue Buttercream

December 28, 2021

I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. When I want something sweet, I’ll eat a piece of fruit or add a little honey to my tea. Another option is this berry crisp as it has both fruit and honey, and is delicious without being too sweet. When it comes to holidays or other special days, …

Honey Mustard Chicken with Mushrooms

December 21, 2021

New chicken recipes are always welcome, right? I feel like every family has their favorites (pad krapow gai is ours), but at the same time, it’s nice to try something new every once in a while. This honey mustard chicken with mushrooms was the result of that try-something-new urge. It turned out great! Honey Mustard …

Roasted Cabbage Slices

December 14, 2021

My name is Katie and I love cabbage. I never really thought I’d say that. I’m not a huge fan of coleslaw. In fact, I usually use broccoli instead of cabbage when making it. However, I’ve learned that if I don’t like something, sometimes I just need to either try making it myself or try a completely …

Maple Pecan Butternut Squash

December 7, 2021

Winter squashes are, to me, the chicken of the vegetable world. They’ve got a nice flavor but are a mostly blank slate that is delicious with different seasonings and preparations. They can be sweet, savory, or spicy. They can be diced and roasted, added to soups and pureed, and baked into desserts. As an added …

Soothing Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe

November 30, 2021

Ever heard the saying “A bowl of garlic soup a day keeps the doctor away”? Ok, maybe that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but in my book, this garlic soup is one case where good health and good taste unite! Garlic is a wonderful herb and culinary ingredient that I always keep in the kitchen in …

Coconut Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe

November 26, 2021

I’ve always let my kids help out in the kitchen when I’m cooking. It was important to me that they be confident in their ability to cook their own healthy meals. The extra spills and messes that I dealt with when they were young were a completely worthwhile price to pay for the proficiency they …

Family Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Dairy & Gluten Free)

November 16, 2021

What would Thanksgiving (or fall!) be without something pumpkin? Whether it is a spiced pumpkin latte or pumpkin pie, the taste and scent of pumpkin are the perfect companions to cool fall weather. I was never actually a big pumpkin pie fan in the past. But in the past couple of years, I’ve fallen in love with …

How to Make Mulled Wine

November 9, 2021

Since I discovered truly natural, non-toxic wine, I feel better about enjoying a glass in the evenings to wind down sometimes. There’s a way to make wine taste even better though and up the health benefits. Mulled wine, like mulled cider, is simmered with aromatic spices for a delicious, warming drink. Curl Up With a …

Grain-Free Eggs Benedict

November 2, 2021

Shirred eggs and eggs Benedict are my two favorite egg-based breakfast foods. It is also probably one of my top 5 favorite recipes I’ve posted so far. I certainly don’t make it every day. It is a lot more time-consuming than regular bacon and eggs. But it is a delicious weekend treat! Eggs Benedict Wellness Mama …

Chicken Taco Soup (Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Options)

October 26, 2021

There’s nothing I love more than soup on a chilly night! This chicken taco soup is the perfect way to mix things up when you need a break from the Tuesday Taco Night routine, and bonus — most of it can come from your pantry and freezer for a quick emergency meal, but still be …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

October 19, 2021

Brussels sprouts… the dreaded vegetable of childhood! However, cooked the right way, these can become a favorite for both kids and adults. Seriously, I have kids that get excited when they find out roasted Brussels sprouts are for dinner! They are also a great addition to a Thanksgiving or holiday menu or a perfect side for chicken …

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Recipe (One Pan)

October 12, 2021

You know that moment when you realize it is 4:00 PM and you have nothing planned or defrosted for dinner? When that happens, this bacon chicken alfredo recipe (and others like my beef and cabbage stir fry) are my go-to meals. What’s so great about them? I make them in just one pan! Less dishes to wash? Yes …

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

October 5, 2021

Have you ever asked your child a question, with a pretty good idea of the answer you were going to get, and then be completely taken by surprise? How about a fervent request for hummus, carrots, and crackers for lunch?! Apparently, that’s just how good this roasted red pepper hummus recipe is! Obviously, my kids …

Simple Roasted Okra Recipe

September 28, 2021

One summer, when my kids were helping their grandparents harvest and preserve vegetables from their garden, the okra were producing like crazy. They kept coming home with bags and bags of okra. And we can only eat so much jumbolaya! Since we weren’t doing grains, eggs, or even grain-free batter at the time, I couldn’t make fried okra. …

Wellness Energy Bars

September 22, 2021

When I created this recipe, I was more excited about it than I had been about almost any other post. I played around with recipes to make an easy, homemade, kid-approved, all-natural, raw, gluten-free, dairy-free, portable energy bar that wasn’t too messy. After months of trial and error (mainly error) and a messy kitchen, I …

One-Pot Tomato Cabbage Soup

September 14, 2021

People who are new to eating real food often wonder how it’s possible to cook every meal at home when you are a busy family. I cook most meals at home and I don’t feel overextended. The reason is that I’m always looking for simple one-pot meals that I can throw together quickly. This tomato …

Tacos al Pastor With Pineapple & Cilantro

September 7, 2021

Who doesn’t like Mexican food? Seriously, is there anyone out there who doesn’t? Anyway, I know my family sure does. These beef and rice bowls are one of our busy weeknight favorites. And the kids are always excited about a guacamole snack. And if we can have taco-truck-delicious tacos at home, then it’s a definite win. Tacos al pastor …

Sweet and Smoky Homemade BBQ Sauce

August 31, 2021

I always find it exciting when I learn to make a common condiment at home. When it’s something I use a lot and always seem to run out of, like honey mustard, it’s even more satisfying. Recently, I was going to be making ribs and I was out of BBQ sauce. Rather than making a trip …

Zesty Shrimp Poblano Tacos With Kiwi Salsa

August 24, 2021

I’m a huge fan of seafood for its many health benefits and shrimp is one of my favorites. I love finding new ways to use shrimp in easy, healthy meals (and you know how I love quick and easy meals!). This shrimp poblano taco recipe checks all of my boxes. It’s simple to make but …

Healthy Chicken Tenders Recipe

August 17, 2021

Chicken tenders (or fingers, take your pick) are a kid (and adult) favorite, at least at our house. As with all of our favorite foods, I’ve found healthier alternatives to the traditional versions as we’ve adopted a healthier diet. Can Chicken Tenders Be a Health Food? The first step to making fried chicken healthier is to …

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe

August 10, 2021

Ice cream is a kid-favorite dessert (and let’s face it, adults too!), but store-bought ones often contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, or other ingredients that we avoid. Enter making ice cream at home! This butter pecan ice cream recipe is a healthy and incredibly delicious alternative to store-bought ice cream. It’s also …

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