Archives for 2014

Using sweet potatoes in place of regular potatoes in a potato salad is a clever way to make that delicious dish a healthy one. This sweet potato salad recipe brings a kick of heat to balance the natural sweetness of the potatoes. Tossed in a yogurt sauce consisting of honey, full-fat yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices […]

This fresh and tasty chicken salad is a flavorful twist on the classic chicken salad. Made with healthful base ingredients like cabbage, lettuce, almonds, and fresh citrus fruits, this Asian chicken salad serves as a hearty and beneficial meal. Not to mention the dressing, which is made of ingredients like honey, apple cider vinegar, almond […]

Coleslaw is beloved partner of burgers, BBQ, and other backyard grilling entrees. Its crispy and creamy nature are a cool contrast to many meat dishes. This gluten free recipe from Hayley is made with healthy ingredients like honey, apple cider vinegar, and sour cream. Substitute gluten free coleslaw instead of store-bought coleslaw to ensure quality […]

Two words: oatmeal cookies. Oatmeal cookies are a favorite snack for both kids and adults. In this innovative farm-style oatmeal cookie recipe, Sarah cleverly uses a classic Betty Crocker recipe as a starting point, but replaces all the nasty ingredients with real ingredients. So instead of Crisco, we use butter, instead of table salt, we […]

Celeriac is a hearty root vegetable that is packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals. Celeriac can easily be made into “noodles” to replace gluten-laden pasta. These celeriac noodles are tossed with a fresh pesto sauce made with beneficial parsley, healthy-fat packed nuts and olive oil, and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Satisfying AND healthy! “There are several […]

Meatloaf is a fabulous and traditional meal that is fit to feed a crowd. This turkey meatloaf recipe is moist and flavorful, thanks to a blend of spices and a kick of heat from green chiles and a green chile sauce. Your family won’t be disappointed with this adventurous meal! “If you read my last post, […]

This coconut and vanilla chia seed pudding is a delightful desert. Made with a base of coconut milk and maple syrup, it is naturally sweet. The chia seeds add a filling element that brings the protein and nutrition. You can whip it up quickly and easily! “This recipe is from the Naturally Sweetened Desserts Community Cookbook, […]

This recipe combines fantastic flavors of fresh vegetables with the potent tastes of fresh garlic, ginger, and other spices. Ginger beef is a dish that pleases both kids and adults, and this version is made in the crock pot! Serve ginger beef over a bed of rice for a stress-free and nutritious meal. “I hate […]

Looking for a healthy alternative to pasta? Wanting a bed of something warm on which to lay a tasty tomato sauce? These grain free cabbage noodles seek to answer those desires. By cooking shreds of cabbage, the cabbage becomes “pasta-like” in form and texture and serve as an excellent substitute! “Cabbage noodles. The term sounds […]