People ask me all the time if I just come up with all of my recipes on my own. Truth be told, there are really few things that haven’t been done. Food blogging is about being inspired. I see an enchilada recipe and that prompts recipes like my Layered Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas. It’s not that…
Recipes
Spicy Southwest Lentil Chickpea Chili
Fall means pumpkins, apples, sweaters, boots, fallen leaves and CHILI. I love chili. There are so many variations. I put everything from sweet potatoes, to corn, butternut squash, turkey and now lentils and chickpeas into my chili recipes. Spicy Southwest Lentil Chickpea Chili grew out of dinner necessity. You see, we are preparing for a…
Pumpkin Pup Treats
No matter how hot it is where you are, fall is happening. Nothing says fall like Pumpkin flavored treats. You may not be aware of this, but pumpkin is really a treat for your pup the entire year long. Pumpkin has some amazing benefits for the digestion and overall gut health of your furry friend. …
Italian Turkey Veggie Meatloaf
Let me start by saying I think these little meatloaves are just adorable. I love a small package and my Italian Turkey Veggie Meatloaf recipe means no one will go without their favorite piece. Most of the time meatloaf is one large loaf. This means a fight for the end piece, so you could say…
Crispy Tofu Super Food Fried Rice
I have to give my sisters all the credit for this recipe. They make fried rice all the time, and it’s always so good. My crispy tofu super food fried rice takes their technique and adds some healthy twists. A blend of rice and quinoa, tofu and edamame add plant based protein. While the vegetables…
Easy Healthful Cinnamon Flax Vanilla Waffles
One of the best meal prepping tips I can give you is to cook once and eat twice. What I mean by that is you should be cooking meals that will yield good left overs you can make use of. My easy healthful cinnamon flax waffles are decadent enough for brunch, but make quick work…
5 Ingredient Healthier Orange Chicken
It’s surprising to me that it took me this long to post an Asian inspired recipe to the blog. I think I could eat sushi, thai, or some form of Asian cuisine a few times a week and sometimes I do. My husband loves orange chicken, but most of the time orange chicken is fried…
5 Healthy Labor Day Picnic Recipes
When you’re trying to eat healthfully a special event can feel like a form of torture. You go into it knowing there will be foods that are rich and high calorie. Who wants to be the party pooper who brings the boring old iceberg salad. No one. That’s who. So, instead of being the Debbie…
Vegan Key Lime Pie Bites
In the summer everything gets easier and breezier and these vegan key lime pie bites are no exception. They are not only dairy free and egg free so those with a Vegan diet or food allergies can enjoy, but they are also super light at only 80 calories for each cute little bite. Summer desserts…
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Oh Sweet Summer. If ever there is an easier time to eat healthfully, it’s now. The produce is in full bloom and everything tastes a little bit better. Gone are the heavier soups and stews of winter time. Now it’s time for a grilled piece of chicken or salmon and this delicious Spinach Salad with…