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Delicious real food recipes for a healthier family. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
I love chia seeds and use them in a variety of ways. They add a nice crunch when they’re used dry and gel when added to a liquid. Even better, I love their spectacular nutrient profile. I’ve used chia seeds in many ways, but these chia seed energy balls are without a doubt my favorite! …
These chicken enchiladas verdes are cheesy, delicious, and a big hit with everyone in my family. They also freeze well so I can make a double batch and easily get two meals with half the work. This Mexican food dish may become a staple on your meal plan! Chicken Enchiladas Verdes So what are enchiladas …
Sometimes you just need some chocolate. Our chocolate cravings are more than just a sweet tooth, but have some genuine health reasons behind them. This healthy adaptogen truffle recipe satisfies those cravings while it improves focus and lessens stress. There’s no need to wait for Valentine’s Day or a special event (although they do make …
I love how happy and healthy spending time outside makes me feel, so I garden. Part of the result of that is there’s always an abundance of zucchini during the summer months. Zucchini plants are such super producers that I frequently find myself with more vegetables than I know what to do with. I’ve come …
I’m a little late to jump on the sheet pan meal train. And I don’t know why. One-pot meals, like soup or pizza stir fry, are the best, so why wouldn’t sheet pan meals be just as awesome? This sheet pan sausage meal with a honey garlic sauce has quickly become a hit at our …
Sometimes the simplest recipes end up being our favorite. This yogurt fruit dip is one of those recipes. It’s so easy to make that it seems a little crazy to even call it a recipe. And since I make my own yogurt, making this yogurt dip was extra easy. Straining Yogurt: Whey and Greek Yogurt Have …
Summer is coming and with it strawberry season. Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-picked berries. And since summertime also means warmer weather, I like to have a few dessert recipes on hand that don’t require heating up the kitchen with the oven. That’s one of the reasons I created these chocolate coconut no-bake cookies. This …
I’ve picked up some of my favorite recipes while traveling. I tried strawberry gelato in Europe and had to try making it when I got home. I first encountered boba tea, also called bubble tea, last year while traveling. Immediately I was intrigued by the idea! Despite what the bubbly name might imply, this isn’t …
New muffin recipe time! My kids love muffins. They get tired of eggs for breakfast after a while and are always excited for muffins. And they love them at all times of the day. They make a great snack mid-morning, after school, or after sports. Apple cinnamon muffins are a fall favorite, but when spring …
I love cooking pork tenderloins. I was looking through the recipes on the site recently and realized that I don’t have any recipes for pork tenderloin on here. Crazy! I’ve done smothered pork chops and tacos al pastor with pork roast, but never a tenderloin recipe. Well, better late than never. This roasted and stuffed …
It’s coffee shop drink makeover time! I always feel so smugly satisfied when I come up with a delicious recipe for a coffee shop favorite. I find it so rewarding to know I can make something just as tasty using wholesome ingredients for a fraction of the price. My salted caramel latte is one of …
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. Actually, this berry crisp has both fruit and honey and is delicious without being too sweet. And while there is nothing at all wrong with an unfrosted cake …
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. And I’m really glad I did …
Winter squashes are, to me, the chicken of the vegetable world. They’ve got a nice flavor, but are a mostly blank slate that’s delicious with lots of different seasonings and preparations. They can be sweet, savory, or spicy. They can be diced and roasted, added to soups and pureed, or baked into desserts. As an …
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 …
Looking for a festive St. Patrick’s day lunch after a healthier shamrock shake for breakfast? Or is that an overload of sippable greens in one day? Perhaps you’d better stick with roasted corned beef and cabbage and save the soup for another spring day. Creamy Spring Soup This soup is perfect for those early days of spring when you’re …
Everyone has heard of ramen noodle soup, right? Those wavy little noodles sold in a square package with a seasoning packet? Certainly budget-friendly, but not so health-friendly. Traditional ramen however is a Japanese noodle soup that’s a bit like pho. It’s a nourishing broth with thin wheat noodles, vegetables, and sometimes thinly sliced or shredded meat. Sounds …
So, I found a bag of cranberries in the bottom of my crisper drawer the other day. I had to think really hard about when I might have bought them. It was a WHILE back. Like when they were on sale around Christmas, maybe? Regardless, they needed to be used so I modified my lemon blueberry …
I love sweet and savory flavors together and while chocolate-covered bacon fits the bill, it isn’t the best for a nutritious meal idea. These sausage stuffed apples make a delicious meal and their fun packaging makes them appealing to kids. This recipe is incredibly versatile and you can make this into sausage-stuffed sweet potatoes or sausage-stuffed winter squash …
Creating homemade copycat recipes, like pineapple whip or Asian lettuce wraps is a hobby of mine. The latest in the lineup is homemade Junior Mints. With just a few simple ingredients, these are easy, tasty, and fun to pop in your mouth. Making Junior Mints at Home Candy making can be a tricky process! Sugars usually have to …
One of our favorite cold-weather meals is classic shepherd’s pie. In this not-so-classic version, I up the vegetable content a bit with mashed sweet potato. It’s a delicious spin especially if you are making the switch from white potatoes (or if you just prefer the taste!). Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie: A Healthy Spin on a Classic I’ve …
I can’t help it… I might be a lazy cook, but I just love an easy, healthy meal, that comes together quickly! (This is why my cookbook is full of one-pan recipes that take 30 minutes or less.) This grain-free taco bowl is a one-pan meal with quick prep, minimal cleanup, and tons of veggies. Quick …
I noticed the other day that I only have two salmon recipes on my site. One of them is a recipe for salmon with orange and butter, wrapped in rainbow chard. The other is a sheet pan meal with lemon and asparagus. Both are very tasty and simple. So simple in fact, that they’re pretty light on …
Stir frys are one of my favorite dinners. They’re fast and easy to make, pack a punch of flavor, and contain a hefty serving of vegetables. I frequently use leftover, already-cooked meat for the protein in my stir frys, which makes preparation even quicker. And if there’s a bit of stir fry leftover, I like …
