Real Food for Happy Bellies
With the weather cooling down you absolutely need this ricotta cannelloni in your life. It is simple, comforting, delicious and belly warming. Tubes of pasta filled with mushroom and herbed ricotta - perfection! Get the whole family involved - the kids will have a blast stuffing the shells. This recipe has been updated from the original September ...
Welcome to round 2 of Friday Finds. What A Week!! You guys, I have been trying to keep my house immaculate all week for showings. With 3 little kids, that is not an easy feat and I definitely feel like I have been yelling way too much. One realtor gave me 20 minutes notice before…
Creamy avocado, tangy pickled radishes, and a sweet teriyaki salmon glaze come together in this 6 Ingredient Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl with Avocado and Pickled Radish for a satisfying and delicious dinner that is ready with minimal effort. I even got the kids involved in the prep – find out how below. This post includes…
Make sure the kids have no more boring bites and add some smooth and creamy almond butter to their fancy weekend morning breakfast. My kids have been dying over this Almond Butter Coconut Toast with Chocolate Drizzle on a Saturday morning, and mom is still happy because it contains only all the good stuff to get…
Let’s try something new for September. Welcome to the first installation of Friday Finds. Someone recently told me that they LOVE it when people they follow online share little tidbits about their lives. I am not a sharer, and the whole sharing thing has come slowly for me (I have been getting better at it…
Set aside that jar of store-bought tomato sauce full of added sugar and switch it up with some Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce, using the best of what the season has to offer. Use it on top of some meatballs, in layers of lasagne, as a pizza sauce, or as a regular old pasta sauce. Such…
Replace store-bought granola bars often packed with processed sugars and fats with these sweet, gooey, nutty no-bake granola bars full of all good things. With school back in session, I just bet you guys are all scrabbling around trying to find a good snack for the lunch box or an after school treat. Staying away from…
Ok, so I don’t know whether it’s the perfectly cooked chicken, the perfectly cooked baby potatoes, the little bursts of flavor from the cherry tomatoes, the zing of the lemon or the ABSOLUTE deliciousness of the cream sauce….but this lemon garlic butter chicken rocks. This recipe has been updated from the original October 2015 version…
What better time to start cleaning up your families diet and add some ‘made from scratch’ items into the lunchbox? Even if you can only manage one from scratch item a week – every little bit helps! I have some great recipes to inspire you here in the Back to School Snacks Recipe Round-Up. I just…
Vegan Tomato Cream Sauce and Spaghetti is a staple recipe to have in your house on those nights when you need dinner on the table in 20 minutes and you haven’t had a chance to venture to the grocery store yet. Creamy, delicious and nutritious, this is the perfect meal for big and little ones…
Studded with sticky dates and rolled oats, these Oatmeal Sweet Potato Banana and Date Muffins are the perfect addition to lunch boxes, as a snack when you are on the go, or served alongside a cup of tea for a delightful afternoon break. Well my dears, back to school time is here already. Can you…
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If you have ever looked in the fridge or freezer and wondered what to do with minced pork, then this post is for you. I have curated a stunning collection of healthier pork mince recipes for you to ponder and fill out your meal plans with. Pork mince is as tasty as it is versatile. Being…
If you are looking for a salad that is light but filling and a perfect balance of fresh and zesty, then you have come to the right place. This Radish, Pea and Quinoa Shaved Asparagus Salad paired with a Mint Lemon Dressing is absolutely bursting with fresh flavors that really pack a punch. These fresh flavors and…
Forget that bottled store bought BBQ sauce full of high fructose corn syrup and goodness knows what else, and indulge instead in this fruity naturally sweetened fresh peach bbq sauce. It offers a sweetness from fresh peaches, a bright tang of apple cider vinegar and a smokiness from smoked paprika. Use it on wings, with…
Moist and delicious, this Banana and Peach Butter Bread with a Chia Crunch is a great twist on the traditional banana bread. Vegan, refined sugar, egg and dairy free. Enjoy with a cup of tea in the afternoon for a quick pick me up and your belly will thank you! This recipe has been updated…
If you have a peach tree, or access to reasonably priced peaches (hit up the farmers market), then chances are you are going to want NEED to know how to peel a peach. Make it quick and easy with this simple tutorial on the best way to peel a peach, and get a big batch…
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…
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….