Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a healthy, delicious and easy side dish to make, especially in an Instant Pot. I’ve been making cauliflower mashed potatoes for the past five years, and still love them. Recently, I made them in an Instant Pot and it took just 4 minutes to cook the potatoes and cauliflower together….
Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe
This Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup takes just 15 minutes to cook, just an example of how pressure cooking can save you time on busy nights. I used to use canned beans all the time because of the convenience. But, once I discovered how much more flavorful and easy to make dry beans…
100+ Healthy Christmas and Holiday Dessert Recipes
Enjoy your holidays with one or more of these Healthy Christmas and Holiday Dessert Recipes. Favorite cookies, cakes, tarts and sweet treats made healthier and lighter. (Pictured from Top to Bottom, Left To Right: Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle, Cherry Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Tart, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies, Strawberry Whipped Cream…
15 Minute Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” Recipe
Breakfast Kale Quinoa “Fried Rice” is a delicious, healthy savory breakfast idea that will keep you full throughout the morning. My husband loves fried rice – I think he could eat it almost every day, even for breakfast. To make his favorite fried rice healthier, I’ve been using whole grains in place of white rice – most…
Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew Recipe
Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew is a Caribbean themed chicken recipe, spiced with curry powder, thyme, allspice and red pepper flakes. It’s delicious served with rice and a simple green salad. The slow cooker is great for braising chicken until it is fall-off-the-bone tender. I’ve been making this easy, delicious and healthy recipe for my family…
Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce Recipe
This Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce is perfect for weeknight meals – make a double recipe and freeze it. My kids and husband love pasta with Bolognese sauce, so this has become a regular favorite at dinnertime. I’ve taught each of my young adult children how to make this sauce. It’s economical, can be made…
Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit Recipe {Video}
This Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit is the perfect way to start off the day. It’s nutritious and hearty, and is packed with protein and nutrients. Fresh strawberries and bananas, as well as toasted coconut and almonds top this healthy breakfast porridge, a wonderful alternative to oatmeal and other porridges. Looking for a…
Skinny Hot Spinach Dip Recipe
This Skinny Hot Spinach Dip is a deliciously light dip that is packed with nutrition and protein. Great for an after-school snack, Game Day, or parties. I came up with this Skinny Hot Spinach Dip recipe four years ago as a healthy after-school snack for my youngest son. I still remember him telling me it…
Magic Mineral Broth Recipe
Magic Mineral Broth is rich in nutrients and minerals and can be enjoyed as is, or used as a base for soup, stews and chili. This post has been updated to include new photos and content in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mineral Rich Broth For Cancer Patients I’ve been making Rebecca Katz’s Magic…
70+ Healthy Smoothie and Juice Recipes for Cleansing and Detox
This collection of Healthy Smoothie and Juice Recipes is a great way to kick off the New Year. Whether you’re new to smoothies and juices or already a fan, there’s something for everyone in this list. Pictured top to bottom, left to right: Beginner Green Tea Smoothie, Healthy Defense Juice, Tropical Guava Pineapple Banana Smoothie,…
Most Popular Posts 2014
It’s always fun to take a look back over the year to see the Most Popular Posts for the year. By most popular, I mean the posts on my blog that generated the most traffic. The results were pretty interesting. While several of the posts were large roundups of recipes, two related to special dietary…
10 Healthy Living Tips for the Holidays
We’re in the thick of the holiday season and stress levels can get to an all time high. It’s supposed to be a time of celebration and enjoyment with family and friends, yet every year, I find it to be the most stressful time of the year. So, to help me and you try to…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins Recipe
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Muffins are perfect for back-to-school breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Made with oats and oat flour, it’s a great way to get some whole grains into the day. So I really need to read instructions better before I start recipe testing. I originally made these Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins to…
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…
50 Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes
You’ll want to refer to this collection of Easy Healthy Meatless Pasta Recipes often for quick dinner ideas throughout the school year. Pictured (left to right, top to bottom): Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta, Asparagus Pasta Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing (The Lemon Bowl), Healthy Pasta Salad with Artichokes (Food Faith Fitness), Pictured (left to…
Grilled Ratatouille with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe
Grilled Ratatouille wrapped in foil is the perfect way to enjoy summer eggplant, tomatoes, onions and peppers. The best part is that there’s almost no cleanup involved. Our farmer’s market is packed with summer vegetables this time of year and I find myself buying as much as I can carry. Although I get to the…
Kale Salad with Feta, Garlic Panko Crumbs and Fried Slow Poached Egg Recipe
This Kale Salad with Feta, Garlic Panko Crumbs and Fried Slow Poached Egg is seriously addicting. Recently, I clicked on a link for Mei Mei’s food truck in Boston and discovered their Amazing Kale Salad menu item. I don’t even know how I ended up on their site, but that kale salad description intrigued me…
Summer Vegetable Frittata with Corn and Asparagus Recipe
This Summer Vegetable Frittata is perfect for lazy summer days when everyone is sleeping in and you need a hearty late morning meal to feed your family or for a weekend brunch. We’re a couple of weeks into summer and I feel like we can finally kick back and relax. It feels like it’s taken…
Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Start off your day with this refreshing Brazilian Acai Breakfast Bowl. Packed with antioxidants from the acai fruit and berries, it’s not only nutritious but delicious. Great for pre-workouts too. A few weeks ago, we celebrated one of the twin’s graduation at a Brazilian family’s home. Our sons have been good friends throughout high school, and…
Healthy Mushroom Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This Mushroom Ground Beef Stroganoff is deceivingly healthy and delicious. Packed with nutritious mushrooms, bell peppers and eggplant, one pound of beef stretches to feed a family of six. Sponsored by The Mushroom Council. Cooking for a large family on a budget is always challenging, but over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks that…
Mango Planter’s Punch Mocktail Recipe
This Mango Planter’s Punch Mocktail is a fun way to start the weekend. Made with fresh fruit and fruit juice with a splash of club soda, it’s refreshing and light. I’ve been having fun coming up with mocktails for my kids lately. The hot weather and the anticipation of lazy summer days calls for poolside…