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Cute Meringue Nests For Spring
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but if I’m going to have dessert I want one that features nourishing ingredients. These meringue nests are an adorable springtime dessert that kids will love. They’re free of refined sugar, high in potassium, and make for a cute addition to kids’ Easter baskets. What Are Meringue …
Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip Recipe
Since focusing on eating healthy, whole foods years ago, I’ve had a lot of salads. From mason jar salads to my favorite strawberry and feta cheese salad. With all of these salad options, I’ve come up with plenty of homemade salad dressings to go with them. This creamy blue cheese dressing and dip is the …
Loaded Cauliflower Recipe (With Bacon!)
Cauliflower isn’t a vegetable everyone in my family loves. The kids will eat it if it’s loaded with butter, but for some of them, it’s not on their favorites list. Unless of course I make this loaded cauliflower recipe with bacon! Last night, everyone in my family ate this, including my child who isn’t a …
Gluten-Free Meatballs in Zucchini Marinara
When I gave up grains I thought spaghetti and meatballs would be off the menu. Turns out you can have your grain and gluten-free meatballs and eat them too! This gluten-free meatball recipe is simmered in a delicious tomato sauce and works great with gluten-free spaghetti or spaghetti squash. The Best Gluten-Free Meatballs It depends …
Real Food Shamrock Shake Recipe
The infamous McDonald’s Shamrock Shake makes its rounds once a year at the Golden Arches. Over 60 million of them have been sold since they were first introduced. With 54 ingredients in each shake, though, they’re pretty much the opposite of real food! This St. Patrick’s day, you can try a healthy copycat Shamrock Shake …
Parmesan Chicken Nuggets Recipe (Kid Favorite!)
I’m not a fan of most chicken nuggets and “kid foods” that cater to picky eaters. Or ones that are mostly processed and devoid of vitamins. At the same time, kid-size food can be fun every once in a while. Especially if the kids help prepare it! Chicken parmesan is a classic recipe and an …
Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe (High Protein)
One flavor many people miss when they drop unhealthy vegetable oils is creamy, tangy ranch dressing. I know I did. I still love the taste of a good ranch dressing recipe. But I cringe to remember how I’d put store-bought ranch dressing on almost every school lunch in high school. Adding vegetable oils and processed soy to …
Lent Dinner Ideas (And Breakfasts)
Over the years I’ve adopted different eating traditions thanks to family and religious practices. Like our Christmas Eve tradition of eating 7 different types of fish. Lent is another one of those times when many are searching for some meatless Lent dinner ideas. What is Lent? But first, what is Lent exactly? In the Catholic …
Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte
Sometimes I’m craving a little chocolate and want to get a healthy fix. Instead of turning to a sugary chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream though, there are plenty of other healthy (and tasty!) options. This flourless chocolate torte is a great way to indulge in a little chocolate without the bad ingredients. Flourless Chocolate …
Sheet Pan Eggs With Sweet Potatoes
My kids eat a lot of eggs for breakfast, but they get tired of scrambled eggs and veggies on repeat. Over the years I’ve come up with some creative breakfast recipes to keep everyone satisfied and nourished. These sheet pan eggs with sweet potatoes and sausage are a great filling breakfast recipe. And it’s something …
Berry Probiotic Gummies
I’m not a fan of most gummy vitamins since they’re full of sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. A yummy and healthy way to get that fun gummy texture though is to make your own! These great-tasting probiotic gummies are a hit with kids and provide good bacteria for the digestive tract. Probiotic Gummy Pitfalls Most …
How to Make Golden Milk (in Only 5 Minutes!)
Our family loves this golden milk recipe and it’s a favorite in our home. I used to mostly drink chamomile or green tea for their health benefits. But this tea with its earthy golden spice is perhaps an even more powerful (and soothing) remedy. Turmeric tea has been a staple in ayurvedic medicine for centuries. …
Easy White Chicken Chili
In our house, we’re always looking for creative ways to add more soup to the menu. It’s the perfect, easy weeknight meal full of nourishing veggies, protein, and broth. This white chicken chili recipe is the newest addition to our meal plan and you might find it’ll be a new family favorite! White Chicken Chili …
Brainpower Protein Shake Recipe
Quality protein is an important key to healthy eating, but sometimes it’s tricky to get enough. This delicious high protein shake not only fuels your muscles but your brain health as well. It’s also something my kids love! Whole Foods Protein Shake Sometimes I want a creamy shake, but I don’t want one packed with …
Easy Hot Honey Recipe
Homemade hot honey is one of the newer hot sauces in town. This tasty condiment is made with fresh or dried chilies and sweet honey and tastes delicious drizzled over all sorts of food. It’s become a staple at my house and really kicks up the flavor of things! What is Hot Honey Made of? …
Herbal Wassail Recipe
Ever since the first Christmas I can remember, I woke up to the warm smell of cinnamon, apple, cranberry, and orange simmering in the crock pot. It was a tradition that came from my grandparents (and perhaps their parents) of making the holiday drink called wassail. What is Wassail? The traditional wassail recipe is an …
Creamy Instant Pot Potato Soup
‘Tis the season for soup. Even though we’ve moved to where it doesn’t get that cold, our family still eats a lot of soups. They’re yummy, nourishing, and perfect when cooler weather hits. This creamy potato soup made in the Instant Pot is no exception. Delicious soup is the perfect comfort food and it’s even …
How to Make a Peppermint Mocha
Every time the Christmas season rolls around, I start to have visions of a peppermint mocha. (Yum!) I unapologetically enjoy all things coffee, but fancy coffee drinks can be a real budget breaker (not to mention full of sugar). Thankfully, there’s an easy and delicious peppermint mocha recipe you can make at home with wholesome real …
Molasses Cookies Recipe (With Dates)
I’ve never been much of a cookie-maker, but one year the kids requested gingerbread cookies. They’d been visiting friends and making gingerbread houses. The result was these chewy molasses cookies that have all the flavors of gingerbread! When I first tried my hand at making these cookies, I liked the idea of including dates as …
Chicken Pad Thai (With Veggie Noodle Option)
Thai food has become part of the regular meal rotation at our house. Instead of getting takeout from a Thai restaurant though, it’s easy to whip a recipe up at home. This chicken pad Thai is quick and easy to pull together and it’s bursting with flavor! What is Pad Thai? Authentic pad Thai is …
Shaved Apple Kale Salad with Pecans
While kale is nutritious, it can be a little hard to swallow sometimes. Prepare it right though, and kale is a healthy, delicious dish! This shaved apple and kale salad recipe has crisp yet tender kale. And the sweet and tangy taste appeals even to young taste buds. My kids are fairly adventurous eaters (even the …
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Sometimes I like to rub chocolate on my face (as a face mask!), and sometimes I like to eat it too. This chocolate mousse is the perfect yummy chocolate dessert for a dinner party or just an evening with the family. My kids love it too, and I like that it’s packed with protein, healthy …
Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Now that fall is officially here, I’ve been making a lot more soups and stews. Whether they’re in the slow cooker, the stovetop, or cooking away in the Instant Pot, there are plenty of different options. This pumpkin chili makes a hearty weeknight meal and it’s packed with fall flavor (and nutrition!). I originally created …
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (or Any Winter Squash!)
Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile food that’s easy to grow, easy to store, and easy to cook. You can use the whole squash and they’re budget-friendly. One of the most popular ways to use the seeds is to make roasted pumpkin seeds. In the Fall, I’ll often plan our family’s meals for the week around …