Marinated Jammy Eggs: A Savory, Flavor-Packed Protein Boost
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I have this thing where it’s tough to eat more than 1-2 eggs, which doesn’t make it easy to reach my protein goals with just eggs for breakfast. But these…
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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Radish Cream Cheese Dip (Cool & Zesty!)
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I’m always looking for easier and tastier ways to serve nourishing foods to my family. Getting kids on board with eating healthy can take some strategic planning, but recipes like…
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Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe (Easy Countertop Method)
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Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning a few pounds of cabbage into sauerkraut is one of the easiest fermented foods to master.…
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Sweet Asian Salad Dressing
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In my younger years, I loved Chinese food (especially of the PF Chang variety) and ate it often. I cringe to think how much MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and…
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Tangy Greek Salad Dressing
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Once upon a time in Belgium, I went to an amazing Greek restaurant. What does that have to do with salad dressing you may ask? I’m a firm believer in…
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Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
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We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after…
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Bieler’s Vegetable Broth Detox Soup
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Several times a year, when the kids grow or the seasons change (as they inevitably do), I climb into the dark abyss of our attic to find the next sizes…
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Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
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Salad dressings are a great thing to start making yourself. Not only will you save money, but the flavor is so much better with fresh ingredients. Even better, you can…
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How to Make Golden Milk (in Only 5 Minutes!)
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Our family has drank this golden milk recipe for years and it’s a favorite of ours. I love curling up with a good book and a hot drink and golden…
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Healthy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Dairy Optional)
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I have a history with Caesar salad dressing. Many years ago, before I liked salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn’t like creamy Caesar dressing. It turns out I…
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Chewy Snickerdoodle Recipe (Grain-Free and Paleo)
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My kids won’t say no to a healthier for you chocolate chip cookie but I’m always up for trying new recipes. The classic Snickerdoodle was next on my list to…
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Sausage Stuffed Squash Recipe
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Sausage-stuffed winter squash is an easy and healthy recipe that makes a great all-in-one main dish on a busy weeknight. We’ll also reheat it for lunch the next day. My…
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Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Garlic
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Who knew cauliflower was such a versatile vegetable? When prepared the right way mashed cauliflower has a similar texture to regular mashed potatoes with a sweet, buttery taste. Add a…
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Homemade French Dressing
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I had a friend in high school who loved French dressing on everything, including her pizza. I never understood why she loved it so much. Since my mom and oldest…
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Low Sugar)
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I’ve always thought homemade versions of classic recipes taste much better than store-bought versions. Cranberry sauce is a perfect example of this. Although I loved the canned cranberry sauce we always…
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Maple Tarragon Roasted Carrots
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My dad’s side of the family always has cooked carrots in some form for most holidays. One year, I hosted Thanksgiving and while I felt obligated to serve some form…
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Easy Leftover Turkey Soup
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For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are…
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Homemade Applesauce Recipe (Fall Favorite!)
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I have fond memories of making my homemade applesauce recipe with the kids every year. We no longer live in an area with apple trees (too hot down here!) but…
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Homemade Apple Pie Spice Blend
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This time of year everyone is going nuts over pumpkin pie spice. While it is delicious in everything from pumpkin pie to homemade lattes, apple pie spice is another fall…
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Homemade Pumpkin Soup – Fall Favorite!
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It’s finally the season for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, and more are everywhere this time of year. Some of us love it and some of…
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17 Festive & Healthy Halloween Food Ideas (Kids Will Love)
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Our family loves Halloween! It’s true, in the early days we were trick-or-treating holdouts (all that sugary store-bought Halloween candy… shudder!). Now that my kids are older I’ve figured out…
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Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie (With Protein!)
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Now that it’s fall it’s officially PSL (pumpkin spice latte) season. And if you live where it’s still 80 degrees in October like I do, a pumpkin smoothie is a…
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Healthy Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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Most weeks I try to do a weekly meal prep day. This helps me get ahead and have time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs…
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How to Make Vanilla Extract
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I adore the scent of natural vanilla. It can be used in so many recipes and is perfect in my superfood coffee. I even use it in DIY skincare recipes…