It’s November and if your weather hasn’t turned cold yet, then you are really lucky. With Fall comes all of those fun things like flu season, damp, cold days and little to no sunlight. All of that can really take it’s toll on your body. There are many defenders to help support the immune system, but homemade bone broth is one of my favorites.
Read MoreQuick, delicious, weeknight dinners are the end all when you are trying to maintain health and sanity. Feeding my kids homemade, real food is very important to me, but like most parents, time is hard to come by. This One Dish Chicken Enchiladas, is really fast and conveniently make ahead. You can get two dinners out of this which is another homerun!
Read MoreYou are not going to believe it, but I have never made Chia seed pudding before, I really never tried it either. It just seemed like another fad along with it’s sister the Smoothie bowl! Ok, I was wrong, I love it and had to give it a try with my twist on it.
Read MoreFresh garden greens at the height of ripeness have the most beautiful flavor. This summer salad is is the perfect example of eating real food, in an incredible healthy way, while being simple and full of flavor. All of the ingredients in this recipe are some of my favorites and at any given time in the fridge.
Read MoreApplesauce is a staple in our house during the Fall and Winter months. When apple season begins, all of the favorites come front and center and I make apple crumble, apple cake, applesauce muffins, anything apple that I can think of. Whether you are doing sweet or savory, there is room for apples in so many recipes.
Read MorePumpkin season is officially here. I just can’t jump on the bandwagon in August, so I pretend that the cold weather isn’t coming until guess what, it’s actually here!. These Grain-Free Pumpkin Muffins are great any time of year, but satisfy that Pumpkin Spice craving that everyone is going crazy for now.
Read MorePressure cooking has me hooked. Last Mother’s Day my present was an Instant Pot and I’m in love. From the best hard boiled eggs ever to the fastest bone broth and all of my favorite soups, this little machine creates intense flavor and quick dinners. I am still creating and testing, but one of our favorites is this basic Chicken Soup.
Read MoreI love turning dishes that my Grandmother made and my Mom still makes into dishes my whole family loves and I can still eat. I turned this Italian classic into a favorite gluten free dish, that not anyone, not even my Father can tell the difference. This Gluten Free Eggplant Parm is a hot commodity and It’s worth making a really big batch, because leftovers are even better.
Read MoreGrain free recipes are my new thing and these “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies” are staying on the list. Grain free you say? How is that possible, well if you are just following a gluten free diet, using oats (that are gluten free) is completely acceptable, but if you are following a Paleo diet or simply feel better when eliminating or reducing your grain intake, then give this recipe a try. They are such a great treat but by no means a health food.
Read MoreEvery year, as Summer ends, I sit down and start creating soup ideas for Fall. Is there anything easier and more comforting that a meal in one bowl. Throw all of your ingredients in a big pot, simmer and enjoy. I took a couple steps for this baby, but it was so worth it! Full of flavor and crazy healthy ingredients like ginger and bone broth and for a extra treat I added candied pumpkin seeds for a little sweetness and crunch.
Read MoreI just needed something simple to make for dinner and the normal chicken and beef just wasn't what I was in the mood for. My kids are used to Sunday sauce, so I wasn't sure they were going to go for Turkey meatballs, but these turned out so tender and flavorful, that everyone was happy. These really take minutes to throw together and only need to simmer for about 30 minutes, so it is quick too.
Read MoreWhen I think of dessert, I always think chocolate. Chocolate is my heaven, but then I made these! These Key Lime Tarts are filled with so much tangy, sweetness, that they more than make up for just not being chocolate. They are refreshing and rich at the same time, perfect for a Summer dessert, to wow anyone that takes a bite.
I have been wanting to try a skillet cookie for so long, and I finally took the leap. I feared disaster, how does the cookie come out of the pan? How could this possibly turn out good? Well fear not it was delcious and so much easier than taking the time to make traditional cookies.
Read MoreI love salads, and making my own salad dressing is a must when eating real food. Think about it, it takes minutes to make, you can pick all of your own ingredients and you get to bypass horrible oils like soybean and vegetable, along with all of those crazy items no one can say, but certainaly should not eat (can you say xantham gum, gar gum or carrageenan).
Read MoreI know its that time of year when grilling is at the top of the list, but nothing gets old about roasting meats until they burst with flavor and juiciness. I have cooked my fair share of chicken lately, and my son asked me to make him turkey. TURKEY? who makes turkey in the Summer?
Read MoreI've never really thought of pancakes this way, but they are similar to smoothies. You have the base and can add all of your healthy favorites to basically pump them up and take it over the top. These are Paleo, which makes them even better for me. Gluten, grain and dairy free and not missing a bit of deliciousness.
Read MoreFresh garden greens at the height of ripeness have the most beautiful flavor. This summer salad is is the perfect example of eating real food, in an incredible healthy way, while being simple and full of flavor. All of the ingredients in this recipe are some of my favorites and at any given time in the fridge.
Read MoreSo funny during the 4th of July holiday, all food needs to be red, white and blue! Jumping on the bandwagon, I had to create a patriotic popsicle and you know I had to make it healthy. To make things less complicated, you can buy all of the ingredients and recreate these frozen beauties in minutes. If you can wait for them to freeze, I know the flavors will make your tastebuds happy. My friends at Liveglean.com sent me a bag of beet powder and I thought, what an incredible way to sneak some veggies into a sweet treat.
Read MoreMother's Day is right around the corner and most times, Moms end up cooking for Moms and no one really has the day off! You could go out for brunch, but I like to take it easy and do nothing.
Read MoreYep, this is a homemade ice cream cake, with real ingredients and absolutely no guilt! Well, maybe that's a little white lie, but the key here is choosing good, quality ingredients, that come with less guilt than eating something filled with preservatives, gums and chemicals. I made a few things in this delicious cake from scratch, then chose others that I felt good about eating.
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