A healthy twist on an Italian Classic. This cleaned up version of chicken parmesan is lighter on the cheese and frying and loaded with roasted Italian veggies! If someone had told me 3 years ago that in 2016 I would be writing a blog, with recipes, about clean eating, and that people read it ... I...
Whole Food Dark Chocolate Brownies
One bowl, Whole Food Dark Chocolate Brownies are simple to make, requiring just 8 ingredients and sweetened with a combination of Maple Syrup and Cane Sugar. Simple, decadent, delicious. Sooo.. Whole Food Dark Chocolate Brownies ? I've been sitting on this one for A LOOOOONG time. The original plan was to share this recipe during the "eat...
BBQ Burger Stuffed Bell Peppers - Freezable
These BBQ Burger Stuffed Peppers topped with parsley, melty mozzarella, and toasted bread crumbs are making Mondays everywhere a little less BLAH! As a rule, I am not a fan of Mondays. Mainly due to the fact that Joe goes back to work. You see, Joe's the fun Dad. When he's home there is lego building, roller-coaster...
Spanish Chicken and Potato Skillet Bake
Spanish chicken and Potato Skillet Bake is a warm, comforting, fragrant dish that features juicy chicken thighs topped with caramelized onions and burst grape tomatoes atop a bed of garlicky golden potatoes. Chicken and Potatoes. I know it sounds boring, but here's the thing... it's not! Hearty, filling, and flavorful, what more could you ask of a...
Chicken Fried (CAULIFLOWER) Rice
Chicken Fried (CAULIFLOWER) Rice has all the flavor of take-out without any of the carbs, grains, calories or fat. Best part, it comes together in 1 pan and 15 minutes! Pin Chicken Fried (Cauliflower) Rice for later! Ok, prepare yourself.. I'm starting out 2016 with a game changer. Chicken Fried (CAULIFLOWER) Rice. Yep, you read that...
Superfood Hot Chocolate
Superfood Hot Chocolate is sweet, creamy, chocolatey, decadent and full of "good for you ingredients" that are guaranteed to keep you feeling amazing all season long. Pin Superfood Hot Chocolate for later!! It's that time of year again! Baking, decorating, tradition making, crafting, gift buying, social events, and family time. It's exciting, and fun, and...
How to Make Healthy Graham Crackers
Homemade Whole-Food Graham Crackers are light and airy, have a rich buttery taste and just the right amount of sweetness. They are whole-grain, packed with protein, and free from refined sugar and oils. Bonus... homemade gives you control of the quality and quantity of the ingredients you use! Fun fact of the day... graham crackers were originally introduced...
Whole Grain Skillet Cornbread
Whole Grain Skillet Cornbread is made from real whole food ingredients and is free from refined oil and sugar. The center is crumbly and moist while the edges are crispy! A bit of coconut sugar and honey give it the perfect balance between sweet and savory. It's surprising to some people that up until my kids...
Sausage, Egg and Pesto Pizza
Crunchy whole wheat crust, fresh basil pesto, spicy Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, tangy artichokes and farm fresh eggs combine to make a delicious gourmet pizza that comes together in under 30 minutes! My latest impulse creation? Sausage, egg and pesto pizza. Eggs on pizza? Yep, it's a thing! I know, you are probably frowning at the...
Rainbow Stir Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce
Throw it all together and call it dinner? Don't mind if I do. You know the kinda recipe... can I even call it that? Eh... who cares! You get to choose it all. Your favorite veggies, type of meat, rice or noodles... it's like your own personal Chinese buffet. The concept is simple: chop up the...
Southwestern Buddha Bowls
Urban dictionary defines a Buddha Bowl as, "a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded belly appearance on the top much like the belly of a buddha." According to the LA Times, "Buddha Bowls" are officially having a moment. Yep, I googled it. Buddha, trends, and official moments aside, these bowls are AMAZING!...
Creamy Pesto Chicken Wrap
Here's a recipe that works really well for lunches: it's simple, but a little more than "a plain old sandwich" since it involves whipping up a pesto sauce from fresh herbs. The creamy pesto sauce is mixed with shredded chicken to create a chicken salad that is nutrient dense, seasonal, and full of flavor. Simple. Healthy. Delicious. ...