On this Father’s Day, it’s a terrific time to honor all the fathers for all they do to keep their kids happy and protected. This day is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with family and the man of the home. A Father’s Day meal with a BBQ sounds like a wonderful way to […]
This Instant Pot Lentil Sloppy Joe recipe is a quick, healthy and delicious meal that will remind you of a traditional sloppy joe without all the saturated fat! This vegan as well as meat-loving friendly recipe is filled with proteins, fiber, and iron, and it is so flavorful that you won’t miss the meat. It […]
These Grits are far less fat than traditional ones, but still creamy and delicious. I would classify this recipe as a “better alternative” rather than a suggestion if you are looking to lose weight. Grits are a fantastic food. They are inexpensive, quick, and easy to make. They can be a great alternative to mashed […]
I have figured out many life hacks when it comes to preparing dinner over the years. I used to be a single mom of one for a long time. In the last few years, I went from one to a blended family with four children. While having the support of a partner is priceless, life […]
This month I was inspired to create a beet date carrot cake! There is something about Easter on the horizon that makes me start thinking about carrot cake. I think that’s because bunnies like cake and spring is a popular time to make cake? 🌷🍰 Nevertheless, this past month was both the first time I’ve […]
Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn’t have to be limited to that. […]
It’s mid-February and in my garden, several strawberries are growing! They remind me that we are amidst Strawberry harvesting season, and this inspired me to come up with something tasty. This Strawberry Chia Pudding Parfait recipe is healthy, and you can prepare it ahead of time for an on-the-go snack or breakfast. It is also […]
Traditional Mac n’ Cheese is Not Nutritious Traditional mac n’ cheese is heavy! It traditionally has lots of saturated fat, poor quality pasta, and very little nutritional value. Some mac and cheese is even totally processed. Aside from the convenience, boxed mac and cheese is even worse. However, sometimes you crave that home style, comforting […]
Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]