I tried this recipe from honestcooking.com and adapted my own version…so healthy and so yummy. Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more for seasoning 2 large bunches of kale (about 1½ lb. total), center stem discarded 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed […]
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Healthier Tuna Salad
Try this healthier tuna salad by adding in more veggies and using 1/2 mayo and 1/2 Greek yogurt. Ingredients: 3 cans of Albacore Tuna packed in water, drained 1 large carrot, shredded 1 -2 large celery sticks, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 heaping Tbsp real mayo 1 heaping Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 2 tsp Dijon […]
Vegetarian Rice Stuffed Peppers
I always thought the process of making stuffed peppers would be complicated, but this recipe is easy! I made it in no time for a cooking class that I taught and everyone loved it. Southwest Stuffed Brown Rice Peppers 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 Tbsp olive oil 6 scallions, thinly slices (white and green […]
Pumpkin Pancakes (without flour)
This whole food based recipe comes from the Paleo Diet. I tried it out with my family and we all loved it. Ingredients: 4 large eggs, whites only 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp allspice 1 tsp cinnamon […]
Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
When I owned a meal delivery service in Santa Barbara, my chefs played around with a lot of gluten free and lower sugar muffin recipes. This is one of the best ones! Ingredients: ½ cup tapioca flour ½ cup finely ground organic pecans + enough for topping before baking ½ cup buckwheat flour ½ cup […]
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Even though this soup tastes creamy, it is made with mashed potatoes instead of cream. I also added spinach for a bigger punch of vitamins. It was a huge hit with my whole family. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3 medium potatoes, […]
Butternut Squash Brown Rice Risotto
There are many recipes out there for risotto but I adapted this one to be super easy and healthy (much lower in fat and sodium). I actually used leftover frozen brown rice and it still turned out super creamy. Ingredients: 2 heaping cups, cubed butternut squash (peel and cube it yourself or you can sometimes […]
Taco Rice
If you and your family like tacos, then you’ll love this dish. With only 4 staple ingredients, it is the easiest recipe to make. Staple Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 package taco seasoning mix (low sodium preferred) 1 can (15 oz) black or kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (low […]
Sweet Plain Yogurt Cup
Most people buy vanilla or fruited yogurt because they don’t like the bitter (unsweetened) taste of plain yogurt. Flavored yogurt has 20-30 grams of sugar in a cup. This is similar to a candy bar! Instead, try to sweeten plain yogurt yourself with fruit and/or natural fruit spread. Here is a simple recipe that adults […]
Simple Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a healthy gluten free grain that has all essential amino acids. If you are not familiar with it, give it a try! It cooks just like rice and you can even use a rice cooker. This easy recipe has minimal ingredients and can be made for lunch, dinner or snack. You can even […]
