Real Food for Happy Bellies
This is a sponsored post on Alpha Foods latest product, the Alpha Vegan Burrito. I received Alpha Burrito samples for free, was compensated to review, and partnered with Moms Meet to write this post. All opinions are my own. Ok guys, as you know, we try to steer clear of 'convenience foods' in our house. I prefer to meal plan for the week and do a ...
6 Ingredient Healthy Celery Soup is a great vegetarian soup perfect for using up abundant amounts of celery. With an ingredient listing loaded with beautiful simple ingredients you will no doubt have on hand, it is perfect as a quick midweek dinner. This Healthy Celery Soup is quite delicious eating, supremely satisfying, and while it…
Quick, easy and delicious, this healthy cauliflower soup with carrot, cumin and lentils is the perfect match for spring, with its fresh and zesty flavours. This super delicious and healthy cauliflower soup came about from my Mother’s Day present from my hubby last year. You see, as a surprise my lovely hubby left the 3-year-old…
Put that leftover cauliflower rice to good use with these incredibly moreish Ricotta and Cauliflower Tater Tots. Just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of time will give you a snack that is perfect as a side on your dinner table or tucked away into a little ones lunch box. I was once…
Add some zest to your next summer cookout with these lip-smackingly good Lemon and Oregano Chicken Skewers. If you don’t have a grill, or your too scared to operate it (raises hand), you can also pop them under the broiler and they will be just as amazing, if not a little less charred. Picture yourself…
Welcome springtime and all the brunch opportunities that come with it with these light and delicious Honeyed Ricotta and Asparagus bundles. These little squares of golden puff pastry stuffed with honey, ricotta, pancetta, asparagus and a little bit of lemon zest will have you winning at hostess with only the bare minimum of effort involved. We all have…
These baked strawberry yogurt donuts come together quickly and are loaded with freeze-dried strawberries (or sub with fresh when in season). Why freeze-dried as opposed to fresh? They are so much sweeter, so there is no need for much else in the way of sweeteners, plus it means you can make them all year round,…
A healthy hot chocolate loaded with all the superfoods needed to give your body a little boost. Unsweetened dark cacao, cinnamon and turmeric combine with a tiny pinch of black pepper to help the body absorb the turmeric. It is creamy, frothy and comforting; a hot chocolate that will make you feel good. Ok so…
If you LOVE stuffed cabbage leaves like I love stuffed cabbage leaves, but don’t have a gazillion years to devote to the process, then this One Pot Stuffed Cabbage Soup is for you. It’s a thick and homely cabbage and beef concoction that gives you all the flavor of the traditional version, in a fraction of…
This Chicken Shawarma Salad With Garlic Yogurt Sauce is going to blow your mind! A layer of crispy lettuce is topped with a veritable herb garden of tabbouleh and the most amazing marinated chicken you will ever taste. Top it off with the garlic yogurt sauce and a dollop of hummus and just wait for the…
Mushroom and Smashed Avocado Tacos are going to change your Taco Night forever! Super thin slices of marinated mushrooms combine with creamy avocado to make for a taste sensation that will have you coming back time and time again. I was a vegetarian when I met my husband a million years ago. He was not….
This time of year calls for the healing properties found in the ingredients in this Pressure Cooker Carrot Ginger and Turmeric Soup. The fresh, warming flavors of carrot, ginger and turmeric really shine through in this big bowl of goodness just waiting to be devoured with a hunk of fresh bread. I received a Cosori…
Not a fan of cow’s milk? Avoiding soy? Or are you simply looking to try something a little bit different without losing out on the nutrition and taste? Homemade Nut Milk is a fantastic dairy-free milk alternative. It can be used in the same way as all other milk for your cooking, baking and drinking…
Spiced Raw Carrot Salad with Pistachios and Feta is a super-delicious, super-nutritious blend of shredded carrots, basil, parsley mint, chickpeas, pistachios and feta cheese. It comes together in just 15 minutes, and makes a great side for dinner when paired with some grilled chicken or a great on-the-go lunch as is. We have been on…
Learn how to make a Homemade Rotisserie Style Chicken right in your own oven. The absolute perfect alternative to store bought rotisserie chickens with ALL of that great flavor. This homemade version is much healthier than store-bought and super easy to put together. Edited: same great recipe but we have some shiny new photos to…
Winter Farro Salad with Feta and Citrus Vinaigrette has a lot going on. The nuttiness of farro shines through in contrast to the sweetness of the winter fruit. Feta gives it just that little bit of zestiness needed. And the nuts and seeds give it enough crunch to make this a well rounded salad that is…
If you have ever bought a huge fennel from the market you may have wondered if there is anything you can do with all of those subtlety flavored fennel fronds. You are in luck as there are MANY ways to use up that yumminess, and I have a lovely list just waiting for your perusal. …
So simple, and yet so flavorful, this Garlicky Orange Spinach Salad is a fantastic way to showcase all that the season has to offer. Sweet orange zest, fruit and flesh are combined with some earthy spinach and crunchy walnuts, with a punch of fresh garlic to give a flavor combination that wows. Growing up it…
Add this Whole Orange and Thyme Vinaigrette to your homemade salad dressing repertoire and you will have a fun, zesty dressing on hand to drizzle on your favorite salad, chicken or fish. Add a little sunshine to your day! This citrus blast of a salad dressing combines fresh orange juice, orange zest, fresh thyme and…
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup has all of the great flavors of a traditionally slow baked lasagna with only a fraction of the time required (only 6 minutes cooking time once the pressure cooker comes to pressure!). Ahh you guys!!! Exact words ‘well we never have to make ordinary lasagna again, why would we?’ This is…
Irish Mushroom and Potato Soup is so thick, luxurious and full of flavor that even little bellies will be asking for more. Combining a hearty mixture of leeks, carrots, celery, potatoes and mushrooms this soup just screams comfort, and begs to be mopped up with a wedge of fresh crusty bread. I am not one…