Not all gluten free pasta is created equally but there are some great options out there these days (best gluten free pastas). Feel free to make this sauce as spicy as you like and save the remaining sauce as a marinade if desired. Sauce: • 1/2 cup GF tamari or soy sauce • 3 Tbs. […]
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Chicken and Spinach Soup
This is a simple soup and you can use 99% of the ready prepared ingredients required for the Chicken Spinach Pot Pies for this delicious soup! Perfect for a cold day, and can be frozen for later use! Ingredients: • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced scallions • 1 large garlic […]
Healthy Cookies
My kids ate these up! Just a few healthy ingredients mashed together. Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 cups quick or old fashioned oats 1 egg 1 T honey 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries 1/2 cup nuts of choice (I used almond slivers) 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon […]
Veggie and Avocado Tostada
Ever stuck for dinner, this is a simple recipe to whip up in minutes. Ingredients: 1-2 Corn Tortillas (buy organic if possible) 1/2 avocado, chopped Your favorite chopped veggies: Chopped tomatoes, red or green onions, peppers, carrots, lettuce, cabbage or cilantro Optional: Top with some beans, shredded chicken, ground meat or cheese if desired Optional: I like […]
Lunch Box Ideas (Kids & Adults)
As working parents and having 3 kids in school, I usually have to pack 5 lunches a day. I strive to have healthy options readily available. This requires some menu planning, consistent food shopping and prep work but overall, it’s totally doable if you are organized. Here are my staple lunch ideas for kids and adults. […]
The Sandwich Alternative
Sandwiches are the most common lunch for Americans…turkey, PB&J, grilled cheese, etc. If you are trying to eat healthier, here is my open faced Veggie Sandwich. First, pick a quality bread. My favorite Gluten-Free bread is Udi’s Whole Grain Bread. Alvarado Street and Ezeckial make wonderful sprouted grain bread (contains gluten). Toast the bread. Depending […]
Healthier Shepard’s Pie
This is a hearty family recipe that you can make in advance. I usually make 2 pans worth and freeze one of them for later. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, it’s a very fast recipe. If making from scratch, I included a simple healthy alternative for mashed potatoes. Ingredients (makes approximately 10 servings): 2 pounds of […]
Carrot Coconut Banana Muffins
These muffins are yummy!!!! And the best part is that there is minimal sugar added. 2 cups nut meal/flour (I used 1 cup almond meal and 1 cup walnut meal) 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 T cinnamon 1 cup shredded coconut 3 large eggs 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup real butter, […]
Almond Banana Pancake – 3 Ingredients
My cousin swears by this 3 ingredient Paleo recipe. And from my point of view, it is a balanced recipe with carbs, protein, and healthy fat. It’s a new family favorite. 3 Eggs 3 Ripe Bananas, mashed 1/2 cup Almond Butter Optional: Add extra nuts/seeds for crunch Mix these 3 ingredients well. Mixture will be a little running. Silver […]
Snack Foods
Whether you are looking for healthy snack ideas for you or the kids, here is a great snack list/shopping list to post on your refrigerator. When I have these staples readily available, I can whip up a packed lunch or snack platter in a matter of one minute. These are the Snack Staples that I […]
