I’m a soup fanatic…to say it mildly. Soup is a staple every week to make and have it for the family. It is great a few nights a week as the main dish or even a side. This is the perfect way to get your veggies in too. Healthy, filling and you know exactly what…
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Healthier Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
I have been making this dressing for a few years now. I stopped buying pre-made dressing years ago… After researching & several different attempts… I finally made one that is very delicious Caesar Dressing Recipe Ingredients: 3 Cups Greek Yogurt 1/2 Cup homemade Mayonnaise or Earth Balance mindful Mayo- something clean non…
Healthy Harvest Pumpkin Granola Recipe
Anyone that knows me well understands my obsession of pumpkin. I was traveling for work last month and while I was picking up some snacks at Whole Foods I spotted a healthy fresh pumpkin granola. I had been looking for one as there is a lot of processed ones out with several added unnecessary fats…
Grilling continues; Black Bean Jalapeño Burger Recipe
Wow! I have to share this recipe I created. It really turned out better than any black bean burger I have ever tasted. The deal on 99% of the recipes you search on the web use rice or quinoa. Which does not bother me. I was making for my daughter and she is not a…
Walnut Herb Crumble
As I love to create new things-I have to admit they do not always turn out. This was one that did! It is now one of my favorite pairing of flavors. This can be used for topping on: Steak: flank works really well or skirt-steak Grilled chicken My favorite on roasted veggies Packed with Omegas…
Grilled egglplant topped with tomatoes & basil slaw
This week has been so beautiful in the Northwest. Along with my daughter being a vegetarian it has been so perfect firing up the grill every evening. A blank canvas, fresh local ingredients & being able to walk out to my produce garden and see what can be added to enhance our meals. INGREDIENTS: 1…
Veggie Grilling:Zucchini
Having my vegetarian daughter home has me creating a lot of plant based meals. At the same time making sure they are full of protein. She also limits her carb intake. It is actually a nice stepping out of the usual routine. Grilled Zucchini stuffed with homemade marinara sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella & walnut…
Homemade Mozzarella
Yes! I did it… After hearing of this amazing newer restaurant in Portland (only open a few years). The incredible, over the top reviews of the sandwich that has homemade mozzarella. -Mind you it is also known for the soups. “Portland Soup Company.” The reviews have gone viral. Always a line and never a lull….
Wheatgrass Shooter & Smoothie Recipes
I shared the benefits of wheatgrass in a previous post. We have been enjoying a shooter every morning of “liquid gold.” These take no time at all, add extra natural energy to your body, and give you a perfect dose of your veggie intake for the day. Wheatgrass Banana Shooter 1-2 ounces of juice of…
Pulled Pork Sandwiches. Apple Cabbage Slaw. Homemade Brioche
One of my favorite blogs and motivates me to color outside the lines is: http://www.whatkatieate.com She is true artistry beyond belief Her eye behind the lens is authentic, original and I completely admire. Her culinary art is fascinating and has me stepping out of my comfort zone. (the unknown is what I crave) Recipe adapted…
Eat Real Food-Healthy Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
This recipe was inspired by reading every mushroom soup (can & box) at that market. Some of the ingredients I could not even pronounce…let alone when I googled them they were either chemicals or basically toxic fillers we should not even feed to our pets. Yes, I know… Most rather turn a blind eye to…
A Healthier Homemade Tortilla=Happy Family
My boys love cheese quesadillas. So this past weekend I decided to make them extra special using homemade tortillas. They are rather simple to make. I also love anything less processed and I know what ingredients are exactly in them. This recipe can be used for your Butternut Squash Enchiladas that I updated with the…
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