Parsnips can be prepared many different ways… cooked and mashed, roasted, pureed for soups… but this next recipe I found, would be a very useful one in my family. How about swapping parsnips for potatoes and turning them into fries? Not only is it reducing the amount of carbohydrates, but...
Benefits of Parsnips
My last November produce item spotlight, is a vegetable that many might not even know what it is… so what is a parsnip? Parsnips is a root vegetable that belongs to the same family as carrots, celery, and parsley. They are long in shape, with a cream-colored skin and flesh....
Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Energy Balls
Thanksgiving may be over, but the pumpkin recipes will live on!! This recipe is not only great for a sweet tooth, but they are easy and portable for on the go. Pumpkin Spice Shakeology Energy Balls are a no-bake, 15 ingredient recipe that takes only 15 minutes to make and...
Strawberry Mint Smoothie
This is a shake recipe filled with greens that your kids will actually drink and not even know that they are getting a fill of fruits and veggies!! Check out the recipe below… with all those holiday goodies coming their way, your kids may need a dose of Daily Sunshine...
Pecan and Sweet Potato Pie
Last but not least is Thanksgiving dessert, and what are the holidays without pumpkin and pecan pie? This recipe isn’t quite pumpkin or pecan pie but still very festive and delicious. Pecan Sweet Potato Pie is a sweet treat that uses whole and healthy ingredients. Make sure to save room...
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs and Goat Cheese
I’m continuing the recipes all day today, and next up are the sweet potatoes!! Adding butter, syrup, and marshmallows to sweet potatoes may be delicious, but they are not very health friendly. Check out this recipe that requires very little time and preparation… Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs and Goat...
Quinoa Stuffing
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...