Do you struggle with squeezing more greens into your daily diet? This is something I ask myself… Do I not like green veggies or am I struggling with the best way to prepare them? With so many varieties of green vegetables and so many ways to prepare them, it can...
8 Healthier Mayo Substitutes
Mayonnaise is an important ingredient to many salad dishes especially during the summer months. Unfortunately, it's not the healthiest ingredient and does not keep well in the heat. The good news is there are a lot of great mayo substitutes out there that can be used to make your dish...
Veggie Lasagna
It’s national lasagna day and oh how I love lasagna!! Instead of the traditional red sauce and meat lasagna, I’m sharing today a delicious, veggie-packed lasagna that will knock your socks off!! With all the fresh veggies available in the summer, I thought this lasagna recipe will not only be...
How to Make a Healthier Mac and Cheese
A very popular year-round dish with everyone from kids to adults is mac and cheese. Unfortunately, it's one dish that is usually filled with lots of cheese, butter, and CALORIES!! The good news is there are lots of ways to make mac & cheese healthier that everyone will still love....
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
What a great day because it’s National Banana Bread Day!! Let’s start it off right with a nice slice of homemade banana bread. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it’s healthy and gluten-free!! Don’t let the gluten-free title scare you away, it is just as delicious as...
Why Tahini is Such a Versatile, Healthy Ingredient
Hummus is a popular and healthy snack enjoyed by many and is actually quite simple to make homemade. Have you ever made hummus? It is a versatile dip that is delicious and only has a few ingredients including one that you may not be familiar with. Tahini is a sesame...
Banana Cream Pie Chia Pudding
The nighttime sweet cravings are a real thing and sometimes it’s hard to make good choices when there is nothing ready at your fingertips. This recipe is a great one when you are experiencing nighttime cravings. Banana Cream Pie Chia Pudding is simple to make, can be prepared in advance,...
10 Homemade Snack Bars
It’s National Granola Bar Day and what better way to curb those junk food cravings but with some healthy snack bar recipes. “Grabbing an energy bar, protein bar, or even a “healthy” granola bar can keep you from going off the rails at the vending machine, or worse, steering your...
Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burger
One of my favorite beans is the black bean. Such a versatile bean and there are so many recipes out there with black beans. One recipe I seem to go back to many times is Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burger. It’s a nice blend of black beans, sweet potato, curry powder,...
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Everything's better with bacon, especially when it’s National Bacon Day!!! Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf is a great weeknight dinner and it’s steps above your typical meatloaf recipe. This meatloaf has all the great ingredients of a burger and only takes 15 minutes to prep. Make ahead and freeze later for a...