This seasoned cauliflower rice is very easy to make and has a Mexican spice combination that gives the side dish a delicious flavor. I served it recently with my Mexican Chori Pollo Recipe to make a lovely and tasty gluten free meal. Keep reading to find out how to make this delicious rice substitute. I …
Healthy Recipes
One of my favorite soup recipes is a creamy broccoli soup. This curried crock pot broccoli soup is thick and creamy with a hint of coconut milk is not too spicy and has a lovely mix of spices that give the soup a savory taste. It is a great addition to your collection of slow …
When the summer heats up, I go looking through my recipes of cold summer desserts. There is nothing like a frozen bowl or stick of something to cool me down when the temps are in the 90s. Root beer floats, summer cocktails, frozen fruit and ice cream desserts are on the menu today. If you …
This Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake has loads of flavor and is perfect for brunch on a lazy weekend. It also makes a super dessert! Are you looking for a tasty breakfast option for those days when you want a little sweeter start to your day? Keep reading for a delicious dessert recipe that is both …
These Paleo Grilled Pork Chops have an amazing flavor that comes from a marinade before cooking and a sauce that gets added once the chops are grilled. The recipe is summer time cooking at it’s finest. It is one of my favorite gluten free 30 minute meals! One of my favorite things about summer is …
Looking for a grab and go breakfast recipe or a snack to enjoy after a workout? Try these chocolate nut granola bars. These bars are soft and chewy and have just a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the crunch from the nuts. Granola has long been a favorite for breakfast and many recipes now …
This clean eating broccoli salad features cabbage, broccoli, raisins, almonds and green onions and a creamy vegan dressing made with Mirin, orange juice and almond butter. It is great served either as a side dish, or main course salad. It’s hearty, tasty and easy to make. Keep reading to learn how to make this delicious …
This is hands down my favorite spice rub mix. I use it almost every time we grill steaks. It is a wonderful blend of some of my favorite spices. It keeps well and goes quickly. It is the perfect rub to use on all sorts meats for the grill. It’s barbecue time! Keep reading to …
This delicious Asian Zucchini Noodle Salad is a wonderful mixture of zucchini, cabbage, carrots, sweet bell peppers, and shallots, tossed with a spicy almond butter dressing. It’s light, fresh, and super easy to make! If you are looking for a healthy meal for lunch time, you can’t go wrong with this one! Keep reading to learn how …
This crustless quiche Lorraine is a great alternative to the normal recipe. It has all the flavors of a Julia Child’s traditional quiche Lorraine but has far less fat and calories and no crust. Trust me, you won’t miss those extras at all. It tastes amazing and makes a great addition to your collection of …
This crock pot curried chicken recipe will have your whole house smelling amazing while it cooks. Coming home to a dinner that is just about ready for the table is a treat on a busy week night! It makes a nice addition to my collection of crock pot recipes. My husband is fond of any …
This Hearty Chicken Sunflower Kale Salad is ready in less than 15 minutes and super tasty. When summer arrives, my goal is to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. Lunch for me means that it is time for salad recipes. But forget boring “lettuce food” style salads. When I say salad I …
These cashew coconut energy bites are sweetened with medjool dates and have no dairy or gluten. They are a healthy way to get a burst of energy after a workout. With just a few minutes of your time and some healthy ingredients, you have a tasty on-the-go snack. Keep reading to find out how to …
These Italian sweet potatoes combine with fresh herbs and diced tomatoes for the most amazing full flavored side dish. They are wonderful served with any protein and even taste great as leftovers the next day as part of a cooked breakfast. Sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile in recipes. You can substitute them in any recipe …
This Spinach Frittata with mushrooms and leeks is just bursting with flavor and comes together in about 20 minutes. The recipe is dairy free, low carb and Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Are you a breakfast person? We love to really splurge on it in my house. My whole family loves a cooked breakfast. They …
These Paleo sweet potato breakfast stacks are a great way to add vegetables to a breakfast and cut down on carbohydrates that this meal often has. A big focus of mine, lately, is trying to cut out carbs. (or at least cut them way, way down!) That can make breakfast a bit of a challenge. In …
Are you thinking more about your overall health and fitness? These 11 food and drink substitutes help me with my weight loss, and also have other beneficial effects for my general health. I had a scare late last year that had me in the hospital for a few weeks worrying about my heart and my …
These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers fill the comfort food need but keep health in mind at the same time! The cold temperatures that we have been experiencing lately have made me looking for some new “comfort food” creations. There is nothing quite like tucking into a hearty meal when you are chilled to the bones. …
This S’mores trail mix reminds me of the ever popular camping treat, and the kids will just love it, so it makes a wonderful after school snack. August 31 is National Trail mix day. Time to make everyone’s favorite party snack. Trail mixes are easy to find in the stores, but they are also super easy …
This tasty double dark chocolate ice cream is dairy free, gluten free and also great for those on a vegan diet. The warm summer months are the time for a big helping of your favorite cold desserts. It is loads of fun (not to mention tasty) to dig into a bowl of creamy, rich and …
If you are looking for a healthy, gluten free alternative to high carb wraps, try these tuna lettuce wraps. They are very tasty, packed with nutritious ingredients and so easy to make. I love that I can have several of them without breaking my calorie bank. You can’t say that with a normal wrap, can …
Try these no bake peanut butter energy bites. They are simple to make, ready in minutes and pack a nutritious boost with a taste that can’t be beat. Are you looking for a really easy to make and healthy snack that is both nutritious and super tasty? This is the recipe for you! These peanut …
This chunky roasted tomato vegetable marinara sauce with pasta dish is the perfect meal for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week!) I enjoy eating meals that don’t have any meat in them, especially for lunches. I love to use roasted tomatoes in my sauces. Roasting them in the oven brings out the natural …
This light seafood piccata with pasta gives me all the taste of a restaurant version of the dish but is so much lower in fat and calories. My husband and I love seafood and often choose it when we eat at our favorite restaurants. But, so many times, the restaurant version is full of heavy …
These low calorie brownies have no oil but still pack a powerful flavor. The secret is using diet soda for this slimmed down dessert. Making these diet Dr. Pepper brownies is easy and they have a much lower calorie count than normal brownies, so they are easy on your waist line. The brownies are lighter …
This Roasted Yam Salad with seasoned chicken has the most amazing flavors. It’s simple to make and just full of hearty goodness and flavor. Salads don’t have to be boring and this is one proves it in spades. This vegetable salad is the perfect way for me to incorporate a wonderful blend of superfoods into …