This is my Favorite Kale Salad. I’ve been making this kale salad almost once a week the last couple of months, and it has become a staple in our house. Massaging the kale leaves makes for a tender salad – no more prickly edges. The first time I had massaged kale salad, I was intrigued…
Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe
This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil Recipe
These Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil are a special treat when you’re looking to dress up your mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is the secret ingredient to making these mashed potatoes lower in carbohydrates and a little bit healthier. I’ve made these special Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil for special occasions as a treat. Using…
Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto Recipe
Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto is a delicious way to dress up fresh asparagus. The pesto is bright and vibrant from the mint, and salty and tangy from the feta and Parmesan cheese. I’m a lover of condiments. If you could only see all the little jars of sauces and bottles of hot sauces…
Asian Slaw with Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing Recipe
This Asian Slaw with Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing is full of crunch and the spicy peanut dressing adds a punch. Sponsored by Silk. One of my favorite, cheap takeout meals as a graduate student was sesame noodles – which is really a peanut butter based sauce. Now that I’m watching my carbs more closely, I get my…
Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme Recipe
Grilled Cauliflower with Rosemary and Thyme is the perfect summer side dish, scented with fresh herbs. I love no-fuss Summer grilling because it keeps the kitchen cool and there’s virtually no clean-up involved. Both proteins and vegetables can be grilled at the same time too, so there’s no need to turn on the stove or…
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions {Low Carb}
This Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato – bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top Somehow last week, I ended up with an overload of cauliflower in my fridge, so I’ve been making all sorts of cauliflower dishes, and disguising it as Mashed Cauliflower…
Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion Pears Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion, Pears, Brussels Sprouts, Watercress, Medjool Dates and Cashews is crunchy, juicy, sweet and tangy – it’s a party in your mouth. Recently, my husband and I sampled a shaved cauliflower salad at a local restaurant. I’ve eaten my share of roasted cauliflower, and made salads with cauliflower florets, but…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing will pop in your mouth with flavor. Bright herbs and a tangy, slightly spicy Vietnamese inspired dressing take these to a another level. Roasted brussels sprouts seem to be all the rage at local restaurants the last couple of years. Although they are called…
Hash Brown Cauliflower and Potatoes
Hash Brown Cauliflower and Potatoes make a healthy breakfast any day of the week. These days I’m really into shortcuts. Turning leftovers into a new meal has become very common around here. I’m still adjusting to cooking for a smaller family, and I hate throwing food away, so dinner becomes breakfast, or a snack in…
Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto Recipe
This simple recipe for Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto is perfect for an easy weeknight side dish. Made with antioxidant rich purple varieties of cauliflower and brussels sprouts, it’s a stunning addition to any meal. March is National Nutrition Month® 2014 and I’m celebrating with this antioxidant packed Roasted Purple Cauliflower and Purple Brussels…
Garlicky Cheesy Broccoli Gratin Recipe
This Garlicky Cheesy Broccoli Gratin is a clean-eating and so much more flavorful version of a classic childhood dish. I don’t know who invented Broccoli and Cheese Sauce, but I’m sure it had something to do with trying to get kids to eat their vegetables by just covering everyone up with a brightly colored creamy…
Tangy Brussels Sprout Apple Salad Recipe
This Tangy Brussels Sprout Apple Salad makes a nice light addition to any table. Tossed with a light honey mustard dressing, it comes together quickly. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about fresh new side dishes to go along with our traditional Thanksgiving meal. Brussels sprouts and apples are in season right…
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower and Potatoes Recipe
This recipe for Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower Potatoes and Garlic is an easy side dish that can be made any night of the week. Made with purple, green and golden cauliflower, it’s elegant enough for company as a holiday side dish. I’ve been making these Roasted Garlic Cauliflower and Potatoes ever since my brother-in-law introduced them…
Ghoulish “Bloody Brains” Roasted Cauliflower and Beet Hummus Recipe
This combination of Roasted Cauliflower and Beet Hummus is ghoulishly delicious, and a great way to enjoy fall vegetables in season. Today, I’m having a little fun with my vegetables. It’s Halloween and there have been lots of fun Halloween sweet treats floating around on Pinterest. So, I challenged myself to come up with something…
Easy Stir-Fry Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper Recipe
Stir-Fry Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper is an quick, easy and healthy side dish that goes with almost any meal. This dish is kid-friendly with its colorful mixture of broccoli and red bell pepper. I try to make broccoli at least once if not twice a week for my family. Whenever I find a vegetable…
Kale Basil Pesto Recipe
Kale Basil Pesto is a healthy, delicious way to enjoy kale. Serve with pasta, in sandwiches or stir into soups. I’ve been getting lots of kale in my CSA Box lately and trying to figure out what to make with it. Although I love kale, my kids are not huge fans. But…they love Pesto! So,…
Gluten Free Vegetable Pizza Recipe (Kids Cooking Video)
Sponsored by French Meadow Bakery. Gluten Free Vegetable Pizza is a kid-friendly way to get your children to eat their vegetables. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_kFq0JyaVM&feature=g-upl Today, I are featuring my son, Alex, making a Gluten Free Vegetable Pizza using French Meadow Bakery’s Gluten-Free Pizza Crust. The crust comes unbaked in an aluminum pan, and can be found in the frozen…
Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips Recipe
Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips are a delicious way to enjoy brussels sprouts, especially the crispy bits. If you like roasted kale or kale chips, I’m pretty sure you’ll like these roasted brussels sprout chips. I haven’t always been a brussels sprouts fan. My memory of brussels sprouts growing up were overcooked and mushy vegetables that…
Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce
Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce makes a healthy snack. Growing up, broccoli was not one of my favorite vegetables. But, over the years, I have become a huge broccoli fan, especially after learning about its potent anti-cancer qualities. Fortunately, three of my four boys like broccoli. My oldest son is not a broccoli…
Momofuku Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Miso “Butter” Sauce Recipe (Power Food)
Have you eaten at any of David Chang’s restaurants before? I haven’t, but I have checked out his Momofuku cookbook from the library on several occasions. Cookbooks are my way of traveling and “eating out.” One of the recipes in David Chang’s cookbook that has intrigued me over the years is his Roasted Asparagus with…