Have you been stressing about your Thanksgiving menu? Well, stress no more, because today I’m giving you a gift: A Thanksgiving menu that is healthy and completely composed of Real Food. But most importantly, it is delicious! Let’s start with the star of the show, the turkey. We have made turkey many different ways over the years,… Continue reading A Real Food Thanksgiving Feast (and How to Dry Brine a Turkey)
Does anyone actually read all the text that comes before a recipe in a post like this? The common practice is to talk about how you were first introduced to the recipe and why you love it, blah blah. But come on, guys, this post is about CHOCOLATE PUDDING!! When it involves chocolate, let’s just… Continue reading Healthy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Are you a fan of Korean food? Just over a year or so ago my husband mentioned a Korean restaurant that he had heard was pretty good and suggested we try it. I had never had Korean food, but figured, why not? I like other Asian food, so this would probably be pretty good too.… Continue reading Bulgogi Beef and a Cookbook Review
I used to hate beets. I didn’t understand how anyone could eat those slimy, weird things, they were NOT good. And then, as a young bride, my mother-in-law fed them to me. You have to make a good impression on your mother-in-law, especially at first, right? You have to eat what she serves when… Continue reading Just when you thought you didn’t like beets…
I have a common theme when it comes to the recipes I love. I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but I want my food to be healthy, super simple to prepare, and most of all it has to be delicious! This recipe definitely checks all those boxes, with the… Continue reading Healthy Buckwheat Blender Crepes
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner? Everyone has their thing. Some people can’t get enough of the mashed potatoes with gravy, others need that green bean casserole or it doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie is pretty high on my list, but sitting firmly at the top is something that a lot of… Continue reading Kicked Up Cranberry Sauce
Today is an exciting day, I’m announcing a new cookbook that you need to have in your life! I have been a huge fan of Lisa Leake of 100 Days of Real Food for many years now. Her website and recipes played a huge part in my own weight loss transformation and my own story.… Continue reading Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites – 100 Days of Real Food on a Budget
Taco soup is a staple in our house. It is one of the rare meals that gets a thumbs up from every member of the family. In fact, even the cute little neighbor girl who is friends with my daughters usually shows up and requests to be invited to dinner. This soup is super fast… Continue reading Taco Soup
Blueberry Spinach Oatmeal Bars Yep, I said spinach. In dessert. I love making these to hand out when I’m teaching a class, especially to kids/teenagers. I have them grab one to munch on before I get started. Then halfway through my presentation when they are grabbing seconds, I get to the part where I’m telling… Continue reading Blueberry Spinach Oatmeal Bars
Most of us use way too much salad dressing, and the store-bought kinds are full of many different ingredients that we really don’t want in our bodies. For example, I picked up a bottle of ranch dressing off the shelf the other day, only to find that canola oil was the first ingredient. Canola oil… Continue reading Homemade Salad Dressing, Two Ways
