Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
I hope you all enjoyed the healthy heart breakfast recipes shared by Cara, Nicole, Amy, & Natalie last Wednesday! This week is all about lunch, and Nicole is hosting today’s giveaway. Up for grabs are The Pure Kitchen cookbook by Hallie Klecker, our own Amy Roskelly’s Healthy Kids Plates, and both a 32 oz. jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil & a 2.2…
I love pizza. I love the crispy crust and melty cheese. I love that a homemade pie can be healthy if you use a whole wheat crust, a small amount of sharply flavored cheese, and wholesome add-ons. I love the variety of cuisines that can be morphed into pizza with a wide array of toppings….
Mac & cheese falls under the “I make it for my kid, but I secretly also love it” category. You know, the category that includes pizza, chicken fingers, burgers, etc. John and I joke that we make a lot of kid food; and we started doing so well before Lily started eating solids. A lot…
A rough version of this recipe has been sitting in my drafts folder for about 5 months or so, and I’m commending myself for holding back on making it until the weather took on a decidedly autumnal feel. Pumpkin is typically reserved for sweet treats – such as baked goods, pies, cookies, and ice cream…
If you’re looking for a scrumptious and healthy side dish or appetizer that’s bursting with flavor and texture, look no further than these Baked Sweet Potatoes with Avocado & Goat Cheese Cream. This dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creamy richness of avocado and goat cheese. It’s not only a…
Massaged Kale Salad with Mango & Avocado is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavor of kale with the sweet and creamy goodness of ripe mango and avocado. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy meal or a side…
Both John and I prefer flour tortillas to the corn variety when making enchiladas, quesadillas, or tacos. Nevertheless, I bought a package of corn tortillas for making chicken tortilla soup the other day… and was left with 3/4 of a package threatening to go bad in the fridge. What to do, what to do… Baked…
If I am ever asked to compose a list of only 10 foods I could eat for the remainder of my life, sweet potatoes would – without question – be number 1. Why I disliked this superfood as a kid, I have no clue, but I’d have a difficult time living without the orange-fleshed vegetable…
Here we are already at week four of Love Your Heart month! Today’s featured meal is dinner, and I’m excited to share with you a comforting soup recipe chock full of heart-healthy ingredients. Be sure to check out all of the hearty-healthy dinner recipes featured today: Now, about that soup… Research has shown that black beans can…
This was my Valentine’s Day gift to John. You see, a couple of months ago we went to dinner at a local seafood restaurant and John ordered the lobster macaroni & cheese. We both had high hopes for his selection, but what was put down in front of him resembled boxed mac & cheese in…