Comfort foods with a healthy twist
Blueberries are certainly plentiful this time of year. This is a great recipe to make when you have extra blueberries! This recipe is gluten free, grain free and low sugar. You can make it vegan and paleo by substituting the butter for coconut oil in the topping. I made this in individual …
You won’t miss the rice in this fried “rice”! So much healthier this way! You can prep all the vegetables ahead of time and then just throw the dish together when you want to eat. You can buy the cauliflower already prepped if you don’t feel like chopping it yourself, although it is super easy …
What is summer without popsicles! These have a great lime flavor and a nice creamy texture thanks to the avocado, but they do not have a strong avocado flavor. (Your kids won’t even know it is in there!) I originally got a version of this recipe from my sister, and although they were very good, …
If you are a chocolate lover, you have to try this recipe! This dessert is rich and dense and no baking required. It is gluten and grain free, and also vegan if you sub out the butter for a vegan butter spread, such as Earth Balance. I make these in little four ounce …
This is one of my family’s favorite sides! These potatoes are so easy to make. It is really more of a method than a recipe. The only secret to the success of this recipe is patience! Just plan ahead, they take about an hour and a half to make. You have to give …
These cookies are really easy to make! I always loved peanut butter cookies as a kid and these really remind me of those, but without any gluten, or grains, and with a lot less sugar! They are also dairy free. I used a no stir almond butter for these (Barney Butter with the blue …
This is a really great all purpose vinaigrette. I make it all the time and keep it in the refrigerator. It will last at least a couple of months. I use raw apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil in this dressing. This vinaigrette will slightly solidify in the refrigerator because of …
When I think of comfort food the first thing that comes to mind is meatloaf! This meatloaf is made healthier by using organic ground turkey instead of beef. I use dark meat because it has a lot more flavor and it has a little more fat than the ground white meat. Instead of breadcrumbs, …