Herb and Lemon Chicken Marinade
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If you live in the US, chances are you eat around 118 pounds of chicken every single year. And while that’s the national average, chicken gets boring when it’s served…
Healthy Recipes
Delicious real food recipes for a healthier family. Many recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
Recipes
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Homemade Fudgesicles Recipe (Clean Ingredients)
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Growing up in the south, summer days meant swimming in the pool, late nights, and frozen treats. And while you won’t find me reaching for the frozen fudgesicles at the…
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Watermelon Electrolyte Gummies Recipe
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My kids love homemade gummies and I’m quite the fan myself. They’re a fun way to get gummy candy without the processed ingredients and refined sugar. This version has a…
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Dill Pickle Potato Salad
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Potatoes are one of those versatile vegetables that seem to regularly make their way onto every dinner table. Creamy potato soup is a cold weather classic, but it can feel…
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Italian Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe
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I eat a lot of salads this time of year. Actually, I eat salads for most of the seasons! This Italian chopped salad skips the lettuce and adds Italian grinder…
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Hibiscus Lemonade Popsicles
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What’s better than an ice cold popsicle on a hot day? A nutrient-dense popsicle made with whole foods and healthy herbs! A few months ago I made mango golden milk…
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The Best Healthy Lemon Bars (With Gluten-Free Option)
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Living in the south I have plenty of access to fresh citrus fruits, like lemon. That means plenty of lemon poppyseed muffins and healthy, gluten-free lemon bars. They’re a bright…
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Cucumber Sandwich Bites (Grain-Free Options)
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Every summer there are certain garden crops that produce in abundance. Cucumbers are one of those. Even if you don’t grow them yourself, they’re widely available at stores and farmers…
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Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe
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Our family goes through a lot of salads during the spring and summer months. It’s a great way to use random garden veggies and get more nutrition in. If you’re…
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Dill Pickle Dip Recipe (With Clean Ingredients)
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Summer is a time where fresh, seasonal veggies are abundant at the farmer’s market and in the garden. My kids have no problem eating their veggies, but our family enjoys…
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Adobo Seasoning Recipe
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I regularly make homemade mayo and I’ll often make different flavors, like sriracha or mayo with adobo seasoning. I use so much adobo seasoning that I started making it in…
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Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding
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You’d think that with lots of kids that mornings would be complete chaos around here. However, I’ve learned that taking a moment to slow down and plan ahead really reduces…
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Golden Milk Mango Popsicles With Coconut
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The weather has (mostly) warmed up around here, which means cold brew coffee, more salads, and the ever popular popsicles are on the menu. Popsicles are a great way to…
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Brown Butter Carrot Cake With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
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Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables and I’ll often make recipes like carrot coulis, carrot salad, or roasted carrots. This homemade carrot cake is another way to enjoy all…
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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe
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I’ve had a garden for many years now and every Spring I look forward to getting my hands back in the dirt! One of the easy vegetables you’ll often find…
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How to Make Herbes de Provence at Home (Recipe)
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I’m never without homemade herbes de Provence in our kitchen. Abundant in the south of France, this spice mix really speaks to my love of French cooking. I use it…
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Brown Butter Pistachio Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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The kids and I have been on a cookie testing spree lately. These brown butter chocolate chunk cookies with pistachios have made the cut. They’re sweet and savory in every…
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Homemade Jalapeño Salt (Easy Mineral-Rich Spicy Seasoning)
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Sometimes you just need to spice things up a little. This jalapeno salt recipe will do just that. With simple ingredients it’s full of healthy minerals and the perfect seasoning…
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Protein Brownie Batter Bites
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In high school and college I was addicted to all the processed junk food and sweets. Since then I’ve swapped out the mini snack cakes for real food options that…
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Homemade Healthy Hot Chocolate
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We don’t get much snow since we moved (or any!), but back in the day the kids loved playing outside for hours when it snowed. There’s something almost sacred about…
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Homemade Jerk Seasoning Recipe
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I resisted trying Jamaican jerk seasoning for years. It seemed strange to me to add cinnamon to savory dishes. Then, I was introduced to Cincinnati-style chili, which also uses cinnamon…
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Decadent Chocolate Covered Raspberry Bites
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Valentine’s Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them. Whether that’s a significant other, the ladies in…
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Healthier Homemade Samoas Cookies Recipe
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Girl Scout cookies are popular this time of year. It’s estimated that over 200 million of those crunchy, chewy, addictive small boxes sell every year. What’s not so tasty are…
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Slow Cooker Boston Butt Recipe (Instant Pot Option)
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Growing up and living in the south, I’m pretty familiar with pork barbecue. I’m also familiar with the fact that most barbecue places rely on high fructose corn syrup and…