Cilantro Pesto Recipe (With Pumpkin Seeds!)
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This cilantro pesto recipe is a mainstay in our house! I adapted it from my more traditional basil pesto recipe and now it is a daily go-to for our family…
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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Creamy (& Dairy Free) Roasted Carrot Coulis
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Have a vegetable hater in the house? Then you need to try roasted carrot coulis. Seriously. If there ever was a recipe that shows off all the glory of healthy…
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Refreshing Ginger Honey Switchel Recipe
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Ever heard of switchel? It is a fermented beverage that hasn’t seemed to gain the popularity of kombucha … yet (though I suspect it will soon!). It relies on pre-fermented apple…
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Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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I’m constantly on the lookout for more ways to get the all-important vegetables in our diet. Don’t get me wrong, I love a salad, but in the fall/winter a warm…
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Dairy-Free Panna Cotta Recipe
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Panna cotta (Italian for “cooked cream”) is a delicious dessert that originated in northern Italy. It is made from simmering a mixture of cream, milk, and sugar (and don’t forget…
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Cheesy Tuna Casserole Recipe (Kid Friendly & Gluten Free)
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Tuna is a quick, easy protein choice that tastes great in a variety of dishes. My family enjoys it in recipes like this apple walnut tuna salad and many others. This…
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Grain-Free Pecan Crusted Flounder (Delicious and Easy!)
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This pecan crusted flounder is a recipe that I’ve been making about once a week at our house. The crunchy, nutty crust topped with pastured butter really makes it a…
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Quick and Easy Grain-Free Crackers
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If you’re like most people, you probably grew up snacking on crackers as a kid. Thankfully, there’s no need to give up this popular snack while on a grain-free diet. These…
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Butter Chicken Recipe (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Option)
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I’m a sucker for curried Indian dishes and butter chicken has long been on my list to recreate at home in the Instant Pot. This dish is much more budget-friendly…
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How to Brine a Turkey (for the Best Thanksgiving Meal Ever)
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I love Thanksgiving and how it gives us a day together as a family to pause and reflect on all the things we’re thankful for each year. In fact, it’s…
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe (With Cottage Cheese)
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I have a confession… I love seafood and could easily live on oysters and salmon for the rest of my life. My kids eat these foods, but definitely don’t love…
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Healthy Marshmallow Recipe
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Candy and sugary desserts are not a food eaten very often by my family. My husband doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, and we attempt to avoid sugar as…
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Sweet Potato Frosted Meatloaf Cupcakes (Kid Favorite!)
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I know what you’re thinking… meatloaf cupcakes? Have I finally taken it too far?! Granted, frosted meat cupcakes may not sound like a treat, but this recipe takes plain ol’ meat…
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How to Make Almond Milk (Recipe + Variations)
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Almond milk is a healthy and inexpensive alternative to conventional dairy that you can easily make at home! Statistics show that many people are choosing dairy-free milks and other products due to…
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Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe (Not Just for Breakfast!)
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On days when a fast and simple breakfast is needed, a basic frittata recipe saves invaluable time (and delivers on a hearty helping of healthy veggies to boot!). Just prepare and stick…
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Perfect Hollandaise Sauce (With Just 4 Ingredients!)
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Mmmmm… butter and eggs whipped together until creamy, with a little tangy zip to boot! What could be more delicious? This hollandaise sauce is a regular at our table because it…
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Healthy Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
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May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, and never catch up! -An Irish Toast Since I’m Irish, I’ve always had plenty of Irish recipes in my arsenal. Of…
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Refreshing Cucumber Lime Veggie Green Smoothie Recipe
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There are two things that almost all health gurus seem to agree that we should do: get more sleep and eat more green veggies. In fact, statistically, these are two…
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Scrumptious Coconut Flour Biscuits (Grain & Dairy Free)
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Sometimes only a soft, buttery biscuit will do. (I’ve found this to be especially true when I’m pregnant!) And when those cravings happen, these coconut flour biscuits really hit the…
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Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Recipe (Sugar-Free Option)
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I have the natural remedies ready as it appears that we may be in for a really cold winter where I live. How do I know? Local hunters and farmers are…
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Sicilian Crab Cake Arancini Recipe
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This recipe is part of our yearly Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. This Sicilian American tradition involves several unique fish dishes served in courses. This is hands-down…
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Sesame Garlic Broccolini Recipe (Great 10-Minute Side Dish)
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Broccolini is one of my favorite veggies this time of year, and this is a simple and delicious way to make it! You’ll love the flavors in this sesame garlic broccolini…
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Upside-Down Dairy Free Pizza Recipe
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Pizza is big business and an American favorite (and one of my kids’ favorites too!). Experts estimate that half of us eat pizza at least once a week and that…
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Amazing Beef Barbacoa Recipe (Slow & Pressure Cooker Option)
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Beef barbacoa has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to a popular restaurant chain. I first tried this several years ago at a local restaurant and loved the depth of flavors it…