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Savory Korean Beef and Rice Bowls (Bibimbap)

September 27, 2022

I’ve gradually rolled out some Korean recipes over the past year. Up till now, my kids had voted Korean chicken wings as their favorite Korean food recipe I’d made. Then I made a Korean rice bowl (bibimbap) and they had a new favorite. This dish has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and …

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

September 20, 2022

Zucchini boats with sausage are a great weeknight meal that pulls together quickly. We have several variations we make regularly and the kids love helping make them. It’s an easy way to help my kids get the nutrition they need with a meal the whole family loves. Zucchini Boats They’re naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto …

Triple Berry Tart

September 13, 2022

While I don’t have a big sweet tooth, my favorite dessert option is fresh berries. This mixed berry tart recipe is an easy way to dress them up a little bit. It’s a hit with kids and company alike. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy optional, so it’s a healthier option than your typical tart. Triple …

Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked or Fried)

September 6, 2022

We don’t eat a ton of chips in our house (unless it’s kale chips.) But sometimes taco night calls for some homemade tortilla chips. Here’s how to easily make your own tortilla chips that are naturally gluten-free and healthier. Fried vs. Baked Tortilla Chips I’ve included directions for how to make yummy homemade chips 3 …

Coconut Macaroons Recipe

August 30, 2022

We love all things coconut at our house. I have 101 ways to use coconut oil, many of which aren’t even food related. Coconut macaroons are one delicious way to get more coconut oil in your life. I use coconut a lot in cooking. The oil is great for baking, roasting, sautéing, and frying. And I …

70+ Healthy School Lunch Ideas (With 2-Week Menu)

August 26, 2022

Before I share these healthy school lunch ideas, I have a confession to make… Since we homeschool, this isn’t an area I have daily experience with as I don’t need to pack lunches every single day (but much respect to all of you parents who do!). Most of us grew up on grilled cheese sandwiches (crusts on …

Steak Fajita Salad

August 23, 2022

I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!) and so do my kids. A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad is one of my all-time favorites! It’s really easy to make and can transform leftover beef (almost any cut) into a stellar meal. Salad on …

Crepe Cake

August 16, 2022

I’ve made a gluten free vanilla layer cake on special occasions before, but I wanted to try my hand at a crepe cake. My version is made with protein packed crepes that are gluten or grain free, chocolate hazelnut spread, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect showstopper dessert to pull out for friends or …

Baked Feta

August 9, 2022

Our family likes feta cheese with these Greek meatball skewers and in this strawberry salad (my favorite!). But I’ve never had feta by itself before. This baked feta recipe is inspired by my trip to Greece and is perfect to use as a dip or throw in a stir fry. Baked Feta with Olive Oil …

Tex-Mex Lettuce Taco Wraps

August 2, 2022

Growing up in the south I ate a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. I’ve since created quite a few of my own variations on the humble taco. These lettuce tacos are wrapped with butterleaf or romaine lettuce instead of the traditional corn or wheat shell. They’re paleo, low carb, and keto, and make the …

Watermelon Salad With Feta

July 26, 2022

Strawberry and feta salad is hands down one of my favorite summer salads. This refreshing watermelon salad with feta cheese and mint leaves though is just as delicious. It’s bright, flavorful and the perfect side to serve on a warm summer day, especially when there are guests. Our family loves cookouts and grilling outside whenever …

Healthy Fried Cheese Sticks

July 19, 2022

I used to love fried cheese sticks in high school and college and would even order these as my meal in restaurants. Something about the crispy breadcrumb fried exterior of mozzarella sticks combined with a warm, melty center is the ultimate comfort food. They go really well as an appetizer with these crispy Korean chicken …

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

July 12, 2022

Between travel, sports practices, and homeschooling, I don’t have tons of time to devote to dinner every night. That’s where sheet pan meals come in. Minimal fuss and clean up with loads of healthy flavor. My sheet pan sausage is always a family favorite, but I’m adding these sheet pan chicken fajitas to the weeknight …

Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups

July 5, 2022

These coconut butter cups are like my coconut clusters, but easier to make and without the coconut texture many kids don’t like. They provide a lot of healthy fats and are a way to sneak some extra coconut into your kids’ diets. If you liked Reese’s cups before your real-food days (*ahem*) these are a good …

How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques

June 28, 2022

I’m a huge fan of French food (as you might notice in my cookbook!) as well as seafood, so this coquilles Saint-Jacques recipe is right up my alley. It’s a fancy dish that can impress any dinner guest but it’s also fairly simple to throw together (which I’m always grateful for). I love making this …

Chia Seed Energy Balls

June 21, 2022

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! …

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

June 14, 2022

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 …

Adaptogen Chocolate Truffles Recipe

June 8, 2022

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 …

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

May 10, 2022

I love how happy and healthy spending time outside makes me feel, so I garden. Part of the result of that is that 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 …

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

May 3, 2022

No one loves a good casserole recipe more than a mom. From her perspective, it’s a complete meal, loaded with veggies, and baked all in one dish. It’s easy for serving and cleanup and can be made in advance. And as an added bonus, the recipe can usually be doubled and half of it frozen …

Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Sausage Recipe

April 26, 2022

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? I made one salmon and asparagus sheet pan meal and then never took the idea any further. …

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

April 19, 2022

Like my strawberry cheesecake parfaits, prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of those dishes that looks elegant and impressive but is actually really easy and quick to make. It works well as either a side dish, an appetizer, or a nice hors d’oeuvres at a potluck. What Is Prosciutto, and What Do I Do With It? …

Savory Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

April 12, 2022

Sometimes I struggle with side dishes. I feel like I’ve already put enough effort into planning the main dish, so sometimes the vegetable sides become a minimal-effort afterthought. Fortunately, Real Plans has helped with the planning part a lot. These quick and easy sweet potato fries are on Real Plans. I love that they are …

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

April 5, 2022

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 …

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