Simple Pickled Ginger (Gari)
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If you’ve ever been to a sushi restaurant you’ve probably seen the little slices of sushi ginger served alongside the meal. They’re used as a palate cleanser in Chinese and…
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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Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
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I’ve found I really like using fresh lemon juice in many of my recipes, like chicken piccata. Especially since our family lives in a place where fresh citrus is widely…
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Greek Shrimp Saganaki
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Many years ago (and before I had kids) I had the chance to tour Europe and sample some of the different cuisines there. The delicious Greek flavors are some of…
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Chocolate Meringue Cookies
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Healthy chocolate is never a bad choice when it comes to dessert (or a midday snack!). These chocolate meringue cookies have a unique texture with a chewy center and a…
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Healthy Homemade Chocolate Recipe
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If there’s one guilty pleasure all moms enjoy, it’s chocolate! Thankfully there’s a way to justify indulging a little because chocolate (like wine) has some fantastic health benefits. The key…
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Homemade Electrolyte Drink (With Flavor Options)
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Drinking enough pure clean water is one of the most important things we can do for overall health. In most cases, water alone is wonderful. When there’s hot weather or…
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30-Minute Caramelized Fennel Soup
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Every winter when cooler weather hits I’m ready for a cozy blanket and a bowl of hot soup. Soup for dinner can get old after a while though if you…
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Authentic Homemade Spaghetti Sauce (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)
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Authentic Italian food is a big tradition in our family. Over the years I’ve come up with plenty of healthy twists on our favorite Italian dishes that fit our lifestyle.…
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Dark Chocolate Fondue Recipe
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I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but when the kids ask for a dessert, I want to make sure it’s a healthy version. Dark chocolate fondue is simple…
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Simple Shrimp Bisque Recipe
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I don’t go out to eat all the time, but with more and more restaurants offering healthy menus, it’s more of an option. Years ago there was only one restaurant…
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Delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate
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I think it’s safe to say almost all of us have had a cup of hot cocoa at some point. When I was younger that meant a package of hot…
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Sicilian Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve
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Many years ago our family adopted the tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve holiday feast. It’s certainly changed over the years, but it’s still a…
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Dairy-Free Homemade Eggnog
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Eggnog is a delicious treat holiday season treat, but store-bought versions often have pasteurized eggs, tremendous amounts of sweeteners, and other additives. This traditional homemade eggnog recipe is a great…
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How to Plan a Healthy Thanksgiving Menu (Recipes + Printable)
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Holidays are a time to honor traditions, break out our best recipes, and celebrate in high style. Still, it can’t be denied that the usual Thanksgiving menu is rough on…
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Root Vegetable Gluten-Free Stuffing
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Stuffing is such a part of Thanksgiving for so many people (me included), but I’ve never loved the boxed, processed stuffing mixes that just seem bland and mushy. Sure, there are…
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
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Green bean casserole is probably my favorite Thanksgiving dinner dish of all time. Unfortunately, cream-of-mystery-franken-foods-soup is not healthy. Neither are the french-fried onions that typically grace the top of this…
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Healthy Homemade French Onion Dip
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We can go through a lot of snacks at our house! Instead of opting for prepackaged (and not so healthy) versions, I try to provide healthy snacks for my family that…
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Herbed Cassava Flour Paleo Pizza Crust
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Pizza is a kid-approved favorite in our home, but not the kind that comes delivered in a greasy cardboard box. In the past, I’ve made meatza (gluten-free pizza with a…
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2-Minute Healthy Homemade Mayo
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Mayonnaise has always been one of my favorite condiments. But while the store-bought stuff is a convenient and cheap option, it’s often filled with unhealthy ingredients like vegetable oil and…
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Nourishing Pregnancy Tea Recipe
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During my pregnancies, I drank a lot of red raspberry leaf tea, tried to get plenty of sleep, and even did some underwater headstands (to turn a breech baby). Pregnancy…
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One Pan Chicken Biryani
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Lately, I’ve been loving international food flavors more and more. From homemade za’atar to Vietnamese spring rolls. I’ve learned to be more adventurous, and that includes when it comes to…
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Homemade Za’atar Spice Blend
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Za’atar spice mix isn’t something you’d find in the average US pantry, but this spice mixture is worth keeping around! Its unique herby, lemony flavor is the perfect condiment for…
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How to Make Healthy Jello
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Oh, jello … the sugar (or chemical) laden mystery food of hospitals and cafeterias. I went to public school and got my fair share of this stuff back then. The…
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Sundried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Hummus
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Snack foods are always a must-have at our house. With 6 kids (and plenty of neighbor kids over all the time), I’m always looking for healthy recipes that can feed…