I love a good creamy soup. To me the heartier texture feels so much more filling than a brothy soup especially during cooler weather. This soup might remind you of a certain Italian restaurant chain serving up unlimited bowls for lunch. Pair it up with a great Italian chopped salad and maybe even a breadstick or two. The soup also freezes beautifully so consider making a double batch, your future self will thank you!
Read MoreRipe bananas, those that are soft with plenty of brown spots, add a pleasant sweetness to these muffins without needing to add refined sugar. If your bananas are less ripe, feel free to add an extra tablespoon or so of maple syrup.
Read MoreSalmon is loaded with healthy, inflammation reducing omega-3 fatty acids which is one of the reasons you should eat wild caught fatty fish twice a week. Canned salmon provides a more budget friendly way to add it to your weekly meal rotation. Try serving these with a simple sauce made with mayo, lemon juice, fresh dill, and capers.
Read MoreTry baking up a batch of these nutrient dense, grain-free, fiber-filled homemade crackers. I love them dipped in hummus as a snack or served alongside a lunch of tuna or egg salad for added crunch. You can change up the flavor by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the mix.
Read MoreThese tasty meatballs were inspired by flavorful Thai sausage but simplified using easier to find grocery store ingredients and forming meatballs instead of stuffing sausage casing. I love eating them with a cabbage salad and sweet chili sauce, but they would be equally delicious in a lettuce wrap or with sticky rice.
Read MoreA client favorite, this Middle Eastern inspired chicken is full of flavor. It works well served over rice (or cauli-rice), on top of greens or as part of a veggie and hummus bowl. Leftover chicken is equally delicious cold as it is warm
Read MoreThese pecans are the perfect holiday treat - a little sweet, warmly spiced, with a satisfying crunch! This also make a great hostess gift for holiday parties.
Read MoreGrass-fed beef packs a bit more nutritional punch than conventionally raised beef. One benefit I like to highlight is the more favorable ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids. Loosely translated that means grass-fed beef can be less inflammatory than conventionally raised (and inflammation is associated with many chronic diseases). This recipe also features several other anti-inflammatory ingredients including garlic, oregano, cloves and cinnamon.
Read MoreThese bars are an easy to make treat that happened to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and naturally sweetened. They are easy to stir together and bake quickly. Although they are tempting to eat right out of the oven, they cut much easier after cooling completely.
Read MoreSmoothies can be a great on-the-go meal or snack option but so often they are loaded with lots of fruit and light on fat and protein which can lead to swings in blood sugar levels. This version keeps everything in balance and manages to sneak in some vegetables too - I promise, you won’t even be able to tell!
Read MoreHere I give you the recipe to make your own bagel seasoning, but you can just as easily substitute a pre-mixed version. I like to serve this salmon with a swirl of dill and chive cream cheese (try Kite Hill for a dairy-free version) and a tomato, cucumber and red onion salad to play up the smoked salmon bagel aspect of the recipe.
Read MoreCurry paste is a great flavor short cut because it combines multiple ingredients in a concentrated form. This recipe feature red curry paste but you can swap it out for green or yellow if you prefer.
Read MoreYogurt can be a health promoting food full of live and active cultures (aka probiotics). However most of the flavored yogurts for sale are loaded with added sugar (or worse, artificial sweeteners) and devoid of fat. When selecting yogurt go for plain, whole milk (full-fat) options.
Read MoreButtermilk ranch is tasty dip for veggies or chicken wings and, of course, a favorite salad dressing. Fresh dill and chives are some of my favorite flavors so this homemade version just hits differently than what is available in store-bought bottles (but if that is your jam, then by all means, enjoy!).
Read MoreThere are many different ways of making kofta, this one is a mixture of lamb and beef with fresh herbs and a Middle Eastern spice profile. The meat mixture can be placed on skewers for grilling, pan seared, or even baked in the oven.
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