These are one of my favorites! With a few substitutions, you can still enjoy these yummy cookies without any guilt! Easy recipe!
Read MoreWatermelon is a refreshing treat on its own, but this Tomato and Watermelon salad is my favorite way to enjoy watermelon.
Not only is this salad super tasty and easy to make, the watermelon provides lots of nutrients and health benefits! Each bite of watermelon will help to hydrate you and is loaded with fiber and vitamins A and C. It’s also low in sugar and calories and can help to reduce cravings, weight and belly fat.
Read MoreThese healthy and sweet banana muffins are a huge hit with my family.
My husband Michael found the recipe online and has modified it over the years. He makes them often for us for breakfast and it takes him less than10 minutes to prepare. Plus, there are only a few ingredients and it’s really easy to clean up. These muffins are so good, they don’t last past breakfast in my house!
Read MoreInstead of throwing out leftover cabbage, I used it as an ingredient in a homemade soup. I loosely based it on Mark Bittman’s recipe. It is delicious and the best vegetable soup ever. Enjoy!
Read MoreI love cauliflower and cauliflower soup is no exception.
This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It is super easy and yummy and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
Read MoreHoliday time is filled with social events, celebrations and lots of unhealthy foods and calories. This year, try some of my simple swaps so you can still enjoy your favorite holiday treats without the guilt. Happy holidays!
Read MoreThanksgiving is all about the food. Of course, you should enjoy your favorites. Bring on the stuffing! To help offset some of the heavy eating, here are six of my favorite holiday side dish recipes for you. These recipes are healthier than some of the alternatives, simple to make and taste great!
Read MoreYou will love my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Balls. They are an easy to make treat without the guilt. The recipe makes about 24-32 balls (depending on size). I made these on the bigger side. The only problem is, they are so delicious it’s hard to limit to just 2 (the actual serving size).. I just made a big batch of these to keep in the freezer for the week! I have a feeling they won’t last very long.
Read MoreThese stuffed peppers are so much fun and great for all ages. I am sharing a simple chicken, rice and beans recipe, but there are so many other ways to stuff them. Most recently, I used leftover pumpkin chili. A fun twist could even be spaghetti, steak and peppers or macaroni and cheese. These peppers are filled with brown rice, but you can substitute quinoa or any other healthy whole grain. Feel free to modify spices based on your taste. And don’t get fooled by the number of steps. It’s really simple…especially if you use a rotisserie chicken and packaged rice.
Read MoreYou’re going to love this Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding! The easy and yummy recipe is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Plus, it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and paleo and only takes 5 minutes to make (plus 30 minutes in the refrigerator
Read MoreThis chili recipe is one of my easy-to-make family favorites. It’s super healthy, hearty and delicious. The recipe below makes 4-6 servings, but it’s so good you may want to double it for leftovers!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever worked, been to a social event or celebrated a holiday with me, there’s a good chance you’ve tasted my “famous” coconut cookies. Not only are they my absolute favorite treat, they are super easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. It’s hard to eat just one! In fact, a co-worker compared my coconut cookies to crack because they are so yummy and addictive. That’s because they are loaded with sugar, condensed milk and chocolate. What's now to like?!
Read MoreIf you don’t know this about me yet, Halloween is my favorite day of the year!! For the month of October, I go all out! Costumes, decorations, entertaining …and I love to prepare Halloween themed foods for my family and friends. I have a few healthy recipes to balance out all the sweets. This pumpkin humus recipes is easy, tasty and always a crowd pleaser. Disclaimer: you must like the taste of pumpkin! Please try it and let me know what you think!
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