Simple Caprese Salad Recipe
·
Introducing one of my favorite simple salad recipes. This tomato, basil, and mozzarella Caprese salad is an easy summer favorite our whole family loves. We make it often in the…
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
-
-
Simple Balsamic Glaze
·
Years ago I thought I didn’t like balsamic vinegar and would always opt for other salad dressing options. After finally giving it a chance, I discovered not only did I…
-
Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles
·
Summertime around here is hot, and sometimes we need a cool summer treat. Like a chocolate chip cookie served with a cup of coffee in cool popsicle form, this is…
-
Homemade Sriracha Recipe (Optional Lacto-fermentation)
·
By now you’ve probably heard of (or even tried) sriracha sauce. This famous chili sauce has popped up in stores and even restaurants all over. It’s surprisingly easy to make,…
-
Easiest 5 Minute High Protein Caesar Dressing
·
I have a confession: I used to be intimidated by making homemade dressings. Like, how could something so simple as a Caesar dressing require so much work? The chopping, the…
-
Homemade Stevia Extract
·
Liquid stevia extract is a relatively easy tincture to make at home. Plus it’s a less expensive alternative to the store bought versions! We like homemade stevia extract to sweeten…
-
Coconut Flour Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe (Grain Free)
·
I discovered this grain-free apple cinnamon muffin recipe made with applesauce out of desperation. (Isn’t it so true that necessity is the mother of invention?) On this particular morning, I…
-
Homemade Curry Powder Recipe (Mild & Not Too Spicy)
·
I never thought I liked curry powder. I’m not sure where my negative opinion came from, but I once accidentally added it to a soup and discovered I absolutely love…
-
Energy Boosting Beet Gummies
·
Beets are one of my favorite vegetables. I use beet root powder in homemade blush, add them to salads, and use them to make great tasting strawberry beet fruit leather.…
-
Best Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl: A Flavorful, Healthy Meal
·
Egg rolls are a classic takeout favorite. What if you could enjoy all the delicious flavors without the deep-fried food? Enter eggroll in a bowl, a healthy and super easy…
-
Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free)
·
I love the smell of baking. Especially when it’s lemon blueberry muffins in the oven! They fill the whole house with the warm aroma of fresh blueberries. Fresh lemon juice…
-
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
·
Raspberries are one of my favorite fruits. I love adding fresh raspberries to salads and eating them plain for a nighttime treat. We often buy fresh raspberries in bulk from…
-
Homemade Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning
·
Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a…
-
Marinated Jammy Eggs: A Savory, Flavor-Packed Protein Boost
·
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…
-
Radish Cream Cheese Dip (Cool & Zesty!)
·
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…
-
Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe (Easy Countertop Method)
·
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.…
-
Sweet Asian Salad Dressing
·
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…
-
Tangy Greek Salad Dressing
·
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…
-
Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
·
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…
-
Bieler’s Vegetable Broth Detox Soup
·
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…
-
Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
·
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…
-
How to Make Golden Milk (in Only 5 Minutes!)
·
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…
-
Healthy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Dairy Optional)
·
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…
-
Chewy Snickerdoodle Recipe (Grain-Free and Paleo)
·
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…