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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 …
Grain-Free Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Bread
Ahh, fall… the glorious season of apples, pumpkins, changing leaves, and cooler weather (finally!). I definitely get in on the fall pumpkin craze and start making pumpkin spice everything this time of year. This coconut flour healthy pumpkin muffins (and bread) recipe is the perfect way to ring in the season. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (and Bread!) …
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
I love soup weather. From tomato soup to this roasted red pepper soup, I can’t get enough. A delicious soup makes a great weeknight meal and they’re perfect to reheat on busy days. Here’s my recipe for how to make a flavorful red pepper soup that’s naturally gluten-free and dairy optional. Roasted Red Pepper Soup …
How to Make an Amazing Pumpkin Spice Latte (at Home Recipe)
It’s no secret that I love coffee, and nothing says fall like a warm pumpkin spice latte! Seeing Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes on their signs every fall makes my mouth water. But I can’t justify consuming that much sugar (50 grams in a grande size) plus all the junky additives. Not to mention it costs about …
Savory Korean Beef and Rice Bowls (Bibimbap)
I’ve gradually rolled out some Korean recipes over the past year. Up till now, my kids had voted Korean chicken wings as their favorite Korean food recipe I’d made. Then I made a Korean rice bowl (bibimbap) and they had a new favorite. This dish has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and …
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats with sausage are a great weeknight meal that pulls together quickly. We have several variations we make regularly and the kids love helping make them. It’s an easy way to help my kids get the nutrition they need with a meal the whole family loves. Zucchini Boats They’re naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto …
Triple Berry Tart
While I don’t have a big sweet tooth, my favorite dessert option is fresh berries. This mixed berry tart recipe is an easy way to dress them up a little bit. It’s a hit with kids and company alike. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy optional, so it’s a healthier option than your typical tart. Triple …
Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked or Fried)
We don’t eat a ton of chips in our house (unless it’s kale chips.) But sometimes taco night calls for some homemade tortilla chips. Here’s how to easily make your own tortilla chips that are naturally gluten-free and healthier. Fried vs. Baked Tortilla Chips I’ve included directions for how to make yummy homemade chips 3 …
Coconut Macaroons Recipe
We love all things coconut at our house. I have 101 ways to use coconut oil, many of which aren’t even food related. Coconut macaroons are one delicious way to get more coconut oil in your life. I use coconut a lot in cooking. The oil is great for baking, roasting, sautéing, and frying. And I …
70+ Healthy School Lunch Ideas (With 2-Week Menu)
Before I share these healthy school lunch ideas, I have a confession to make… Since we homeschool, this isn’t an area I have daily experience with as I don’t need to pack lunches every single day (but much respect to all of you parents who do!). Most of us grew up on grilled cheese sandwiches (crusts on …
Steak Fajita Salad
I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!) and so do my kids. A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad is one of my all-time favorites! It’s really easy to make and can transform leftover beef (almost any cut) into a stellar meal. Salad on …
Crepe Cake
I’ve made a gluten free vanilla layer cake on special occasions before, but I wanted to try my hand at a crepe cake. My version is made with protein packed crepes that are gluten or grain free, chocolate hazelnut spread, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect showstopper dessert to pull out for friends or …
Baked Feta
Our family likes feta cheese with these Greek meatball skewers and in this strawberry salad (my favorite!). But I’ve never had feta by itself before. This baked feta recipe is inspired by my trip to Greece and is perfect to use as a dip or throw in a stir fry. Baked Feta with Olive Oil …
Tex-Mex Lettuce Taco Wraps
Growing up in the south I ate a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. I’ve since created quite a few of my own variations on the humble taco. These lettuce tacos are wrapped with butterleaf or romaine lettuce instead of the traditional corn or wheat shell. They’re paleo, low carb, and keto, and make the …
Watermelon Salad With Feta
Strawberry and feta salad is hands down one of my favorite summer salads. This refreshing watermelon salad with feta cheese and mint leaves though is just as delicious. It’s bright, flavorful and the perfect side to serve on a warm summer day, especially when there are guests. Our family loves cookouts and grilling outside whenever …
Healthy Fried Cheese Sticks
I used to love fried cheese sticks in high school and college and would even order these as my meal in restaurants. Something about the crispy breadcrumb fried exterior of mozzarella sticks combined with a warm, melty center is the ultimate comfort food. They go really well as an appetizer with these crispy Korean chicken …
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Between travel, sports practices, and homeschooling, I don’t have tons of time to devote to dinner every night. That’s where sheet pan meals come in. Minimal fuss and clean up with loads of healthy flavor. My sheet pan sausage is always a family favorite, but I’m adding these sheet pan chicken fajitas to the weeknight …
Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups
These coconut butter cups are like my coconut clusters, but easier to make and without the coconut texture many kids don’t like. They provide a lot of healthy fats and are a way to sneak some extra coconut into your kids’ diets. If you liked Reese’s cups before your real-food days (*ahem*) these are a good …
How to Make Coquilles Saint-Jacques
I’m a huge fan of French food (as you might notice in my cookbook!) as well as seafood, so this coquilles Saint-Jacques recipe is right up my alley. It’s a fancy dish that can impress any dinner guest but it’s also fairly simple to throw together (which I’m always grateful for). I love making this …
Chia Seed Energy Balls
I love chia seeds and use them in a variety of ways. They add a nice crunch when they’re used dry and gel when added to a liquid. Even better, I love their spectacular nutrient profile. I’ve used chia seeds in many ways, but these chia seed energy balls are without a doubt my favorite! …
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
These chicken enchiladas verdes are cheesy, delicious, and a big hit with everyone in my family. They also freeze well so I can make a double batch and easily get two meals with half the work. This Mexican food dish may become a staple on your meal plan! Chicken Enchiladas Verdes So what are enchiladas …
Adaptogen Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Sometimes you just need some chocolate. Our chocolate cravings are more than just a sweet tooth, but have some genuine health reasons behind them. This healthy adaptogen truffle recipe satisfies those cravings while it improves focus and lessens stress. There’s no need to wait for Valentine’s Day or a special event (although they do make …
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
I love how happy and healthy spending time outside makes me feel, so I garden. Part of the result of that is that there’s always an abundance of zucchini during the summer months. Zucchini plants are such super producers that I frequently find myself with more vegetables than I know what to do with. I’ve …
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
No one loves a good casserole recipe more than a mom. From her perspective, it’s a complete meal, loaded with veggies, and baked all in one dish. It’s easy for serving and cleanup and can be made in advance. And as an added bonus, the recipe can usually be doubled and half of it frozen …