1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 onion (chopped)1 tbsp minced garlic½ tsp red pepper flakes1-2 tsp oreganoSalt and pepper1 pound organic ground turkey or grass-fed organic ground beef**OPTIONAL: Use zoodles OR 8 whole wheat lasagna noodles (broken)**1 8-ounce can low-sodium tomato sauce1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes w/ basil⅓ cup water¾ cup mozzarella cheese1 cup 1% […]
3 cups unsweetened organic shredded coconut¼ cup almond butter½ cup raw cocoa powder½ cup local honey2 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp sea salt In a food processor or blender, mix the coconut on high for 3 to 5 minutes and set aside. Blend the cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, salt and almond butter until combined. Transfer […]
It is the holiday season!! Christmas trees officially allowed to be up and Christmas music is appropriately in the air. Calendars are loaded with events, parades, gatherings, baking, and food prepping. Are you searching for an easy-to-prep and relatively healthy recipe for your next holiday party?? If so, try this one. It is always a […]
For the dressing:1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup apple cider vinegar2 T pure maple syrup4 tsp Dijon mustard1/2 tsp sea salt2 T shallot, fined chopped For the salad:1 small head of local green cabbage, shredded3/4 cup sliced almonds, roasted1/3 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup fresh chopped parsleySalt & pepper to taste1 T ground sage Combine all dressing […]
12 cups of organic air-popped popcorn1/3 cup coconut sugar3 T coconut oil1/2 tsp pink salt1 T pumpkin pie spice1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 300.In a small saucepan, combine seasonings, sugar and coconut oil until sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla.Place popcorn in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle the sugar mixture over the top and toss […]
Kiddos AND adults…there is NO reason to overload on the candy tonight!! Adults, we have all been there – when the kids head to bed, we ravage through the candy bucket finding our favorites. Here are some tips to enjoy, be safe and don’t ensure a sugar-induced high and extreme crash…
A great source of fiber during pumpkin season! 1 can organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 T avocado oil (you can sub olive or coconut oil)2 tsps 100% pure maple syrup1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/4 tsp pink salt Heat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chickpeas in a bowl, drizzle […]
1 – 14 oz can diced tomatoes1 – 15oz can organic chickpeas1/4 cup full fat coconut milk1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 organic carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces1 medium onion, cut into bite-sized pieces1 stalk celery, cut into bite-sized pieces1 T olive oil1-2 tsp cumin1 tsp ground ginger1-2 tsp paprika1 tsp cinnamon2 tsp turmericsalt & pepper […]
1 pound organic ground beef1 green pepper, diced1 onion, diced1 T chili powder1 T cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powderSalt & pepper to taste1-2 T olive oil1 (15oz) can pumpkin puree1 (15oz) can pinto beans1 (15oz) can black beans 1 (28oz) can tomatoes w/ chilies (diced, not drained) Combine all seasonings in a small […]
All things pumpkin at this time of year, right?! Well, not for my daughter who doesn’t like pumpkin, but that just means more for the rest of us!! Thank goodness I stumbled over this recipe from one of my favorites, The Food Babe, this weekend. I had some extra time to play in the kitchen […]