The stuffing is one of my favorite parts of the Thanksgiving meal, but also one of the dishes loaded with carbs and fat. How about a stuffing that still has similar texture, same great taste, but half of the calories? Quinoa Stuffing is a great alternative to stuffing and the...
Mashed Potatoes with Kale Colcannon
An all important side that goes well with turkey are the mashed potatoes. Mashed Potatoes don’t have to be loaded with cream and butter to taste good. Check out the next recipe that is an Irish dish that would be a great substitute to the traditional mashed potatoes… Mashed Potatoes...
Cauliflower Pumpkin Casserole
It’s Thanksgiving week so it’s time to get cooking on that one meal a year that we usually over indulge ourselves with food. Well, I’m here to offer a few suggestions on healthier options to Thanksgiving staples that won’t leave you feeling stuffed like a turkey. Check out my recipes...
What is an Instant Pot?
Let’s talk instant pot… Do you have one and love it? Do you have one and are not in love? Or Are you still waiting to get one? Instant Pots are the perfect solution to healthy eating but on a time crunch. When you want a home cooked meal but...
Power Protein Egg Cups
How about a great recipe to get you moving and grooving for a long day? Power Protein Egg Cups are quick, nutritious, and can be made on meal prep day for the whole week. Using the base of the recipe as your guide, any vegetable or protein can be swapped...
Vegan Cornbread Stuffing
Celery is pretty versatile and can be used in dishes or just as a snack on its own. Since I have Thanksgiving on my mind and my belly, I have chosen a healthy and delicious stuffing recipe to share with you. Vegan Cornbread Stuffing is a classic recipe without any...
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Squares
I love when I hear no-bake for a dessert… don’t you? After making breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the last thing you want to do is make one more meal that takes time to prepare and cook. These little gems are not only no-bake, but can be made in advance and...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
With Thanksgiving next week, this is a great recipe to start the menu planning for Thanksgiving dinner. Garlic is the real star in this potato dish and adds such a delicious flavor to ordinary potatoes. Check out the recipe below… if you like a lot of garlic add more, but...
Benefits of Garlic
A November produce item that most don’t think about as being one. Garlic is a plant in the onion family and is used primarily in cooking to add flavor. Garlic has so many wonderful health benefits, and in ancient time it was used more for its health and medicinal properties...
Creamy Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Shakeology
Let the pumpkin recipes continue is my theme for the month of November. This next recipe is definitely pumpkin pie in a cup. Creamy Pumpkin Spice Vanilla Shakeology is a creamy, thick and a cool treat for any time of the day!! Add some oats or nuts to the top...