Real Food for Happy Bellies
Cashew and Coconut Date Balls are a great little grab-n-go snack to have in the fridge. Combine raw cashews with sticky dates, throw in some brown rice puffs for a bit of crunch, some coconut for texture, and you have a satisfying little snack that comes together in a jiffy. Make it fun and get the kids together to help whip them up. I love having ...
Crispy roasted cauliflower sits a atop a creamy tahini and cauliflower puree with just a hint of lemon. Perfect picnic food or as a main course paired with a dark leafy salad. This recipe has been updated from the original February 2015 version in order to provide a better experience for our readers. How an…
Fresh and vibrant, this Spinach Strawberry Pecan Salad is the perfect accompaniment to a lazy summer BBQ. Pile all the ingredients onto a chopping board, drizzle on the dressing and enjoy with a nice glass of rosé This recipe has been updated from the original July 2016 version in order to provide a better experience…
Add some extra nutrients to your next party dip by making it a green pea guacamole. The taste of a traditional guac it still there, but the health benefits (and savings…avocados are expensive little buggers) are amped up. Serve with tortilla chips and some chopped up veggie sticks to keep it on the healthy side….
We include only the good stuff in this naturally sweetened strawberry rhubarb compote. The fresh strawberries balance out the sourness of the rhubarb, the orange juice adds a nice zestiness and a touch of honey rounds out the whole flavor profile to give you a sweet, tart experience that pops in your mouth. Ahh you…
Instant pot breakfast recipes make the morning go so much more smoothly. When you want a satisfying change from oatmeal, a warm bowl of chocolate covered strawberry breakfast quinoa will most definitely hit the spot. Look forward to waking up to a bowl of naturally sweetened goodness that not only offers the taste of chocolate…
If you aren’t making popcorn on the stove yet, then we need to change that ASAP. It comes together just as quickly as microwaved popcorn and costs a fraction of the price. Plus you can have complete control over the ingredients. I will show you how in a quick and easy how to guide that…
This recipe has been updated from the original January 2016 version in order to provide a better experience for our readers. Mason jars filled with Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats have become a favorite road trip breakfast in our family. I originally whipped up a batch when we went on a little jaunt to San…
These Oven Roasted Middle Eastern Chicken Breasts packs a flavor punch like you will not believe. Marinated in a punchy concoction of seasonings like paprika, cumin, turmeric and cinnamon and then oven roasted to perfection, these chicken breasts hold in all of their moisture and make a great addition to a salad, wrap or on top of…
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Use up surplus mint (we all know that stuff grows like crazy) with this quick and easy homemade mint pesto which is fresh and zippy. The perfect accompaniment to fish, vegetables or a salad. It freezes well so you can preserve the season. We all know homemade pesto is an absolutely fantastic way to use…
Get that luxuriously creamy and flavorful risotto experience in a fraction of the time by making pressure cooker risotto. Pair with some fresh spring peas (frozen work just as well), and some crispy asparagus and you have a spring flavor sensation the whole family will gobble up. Don’t forget to top with some arugula to get…
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….
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…