Garlic Roasted Romanesco
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I don’t know about you, but I love roasted veggies. A drizzle of oil, some seasoning, and a roast in the oven just seems to bring out so much flavor!…
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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Healthy Key Lime Pie Recipe
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Lime is such a refreshing taste, which is why it’s in many of my favorite summertime recipes (like this iced lime and dandelion tea). Key lime pie is one of…
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Perfect Roasted Salsa Verde
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It’s no secret that we love southwest flavors in my family. This salsa verde recipe is a perfect addition to a variety of our favorite recipes, such as my lettuce-wrapped tacos.…
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12 Healthy (& Guest-Worthy) Summer Desserts
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That back-to-school feeling may be in the air, but I insist… summer is not over. I repeat. It is not over! To prove it, we’re doing all of the grilling…
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Sunflower Seed Flour for Grain-Free Baking
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While you can certainly find an array of delicious grain-free alternatives to regular flour, it can be difficult to make the transition to grain-free baking. Not to mention that nut-based…
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Healthier BBQ Chicken Ranch Nachos Recipe
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I like to feed my family as few processed foods as possible, so concession-stand nachos topped with canned cheese product is not something I care to serve. But I’m a…
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Flaky Almond Flour Pie Crust
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A delicious (and reliable) pie crust recipe is essential in every kitchen. Even better if it’s grain free and paleo! I often go crustless for recipes like my bacon and broccoli…
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Grilled Indian Tandoori Chicken
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My family loves Indian food (coconut curry chicken… mmm)! So I’m always looking for new, healthy recipes. Luckily, Indian food is generally healthy. I can also easily tweak it to…
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Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy Free & Paleo)
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Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer day? Umm… those of us that don’t eat dairy! I first learned to make homemade ice cream when we were avoiding…
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Peach Cucumber Salad Recipe with Basil Vinaigrette
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This summer has been a delicate blend of heat wave and monsoon. I’ve had to come up with some creative family activities to keep the children (and us grownups!) from going…
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles
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Summertime around here is hot, and sometimes a cool summer treat is needed. Like a chocolate chip cookie served with a cup of coffee in cool popsicle form, this is one…
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Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes
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As far as healthy dessert recipes go, this is an overall winner! I make these glazed donut holes are made with healthy ingredients, but the taste is very similar to old fashioned…
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Tuna Nicoise Salad With Herb Vinaigrette
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Entree salads are one of my favorite things to serve for dinner. I can usually serve all the components of the meal in one dish with only a small amount of…
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Easy Homemade Strawberry Gelato Recipe
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Gelato is one food I would probably eat even if there wasn’t a way to make it healthy. When my husband and I first started dating, we traveled to Europe…
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Sweet and Savory Citrus Grilled Chicken
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One of the things on my summer bucket list each year is to grill outside. It’s fun, delicious, and gives me a break from the hot kitchen! This grilled citrus chicken recipe…
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Homemade Chipotle Mayo Recipe with Lime
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I really like to make my own condiments and spices whenever possible, so when I wanted to try chipotle mayo in my fish tacos, making my own was a no-brainer! Homemade…
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How to Make Perfect Summer Sangria (Low Sugar Recipe)
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Who doesn’t love a glass of sangria in the summertime?! Fruity, colorful, and with a touch of sweetness (if you use this recipe anyway), it’s the perfect summer drink. The…
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Fresh & Simple Fish Taco Salad
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On vacation one year, we ate at a great seafood restaurant that had fish tacos on the menu. At that point I’d never had fish tacos and they sounded intriguing!…
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Mexican Beef and Rice Bowls (Instant Pot)
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New fast and filling meal ideas are always welcome in my kitchen! These beef and rice bowls are a healthy and delicious take on tacos and I can make them start…
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Iced Turmeric Lemonade Recipe
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Turmeric is a wonderful spice with so many benefits. I love using it in cooking and in natural beauty recipes, but another way to get your daily dose is in a…
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Chewy Chocolate Cookies Recipe
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Once upon a time, there was a grain and flour-free, nutrient-dense, chocolate cookie recipe that was so filling that you could easily get your chocolate fix without eating too much!…
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Homemade Curry Powder Recipe (Mild & Not Too Spicy)
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I never thought I liked curry powder. I’m not sure where my negative opinion came from, but I once added it to a soup by accident and discovered that I…
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Easy Chicken Fiesta Salad
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Variety is the spice of life they say, and I’m the first to admit salads can get boring! When I start to feel this way I know it’s time to…
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35+ Healthy Lunch & Snack Ideas (Kids Will Eat!)
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We’ve talked about what to pack in kids’ school lunches for healthy food, but healthy snacks are important too! It’s taken many years to get this area of life down,…