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 I originally made these Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Muffins to…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…
Strawberry Matcha Green Tea Chia Smoothie Recipe
This Strawberry Matcha Green Tea Chia Smoothie is a great way to start off the day. It’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants. I’ve been making smoothies for a while now but we seemed to be on a smoothie hiatus the last couple of months. So, recently when my husband ordered a Strawberry Banana Smoothie from…
5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers
If you’ve got teenagers in your house, these 5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers should come in handy. Recently, I received an email from a mom who has been facing challenges feeding her teenagers. As a working mom, it can seem daunting trying to get a home-cooked meal on the table. In this…
20+ Healthy Memorial Day Recipes
I would like to thank all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives serving our country so that we might be able to enjoy our freedom. May God bless American and the families of all those who have lost loved ones while serving our country. I don’t know how Memorial Day weekend snuck…
Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos Recipe
These Loaded Turkey Taco Nachos are fun food for a hearty after-school snack or entertaining. The key is in the toppings. A few weeks ago, my youngest son requested nachos for his after-school snack. I’ve made nachos for football Sunday’s and for playdates (his friends love them), so this wasn’t an unusual request. What he…
Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe
This “Mixed Bag” Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you’ll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block. So, we’ve been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following…
Strawberry Almond Cream Tart Recipe {Virtual Baby Shower}
This Strawberry Almond Cream Tart is perfect for celebrating a special occasion or for Mother’s Day. Elegant and beautiful, guests will be impressed without knowing how easy this was to make. Today’s a very special day~ we’re celebrating my friend, Georgia’s, soon to arrive baby girl! For those of you who don’t know Georgia, she’s…
Vegetarian Bibimbap Recipe
This Vegetarian Bibimbap is colorful and fun to eat, and a great way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one bowl. I love Korean food for its full flavored spiciness. One of my favorite parts of eating at Korean restaurant is sampling all the little dishes of banchan that are laid out on the…