Chocococonut Butterschotch Cookies These easy, gluten-free cookies are full of fantastic flavors! Prep: About 20 minutes Bake Time: 12 minutes at 375 F Makes 30 Cookies This amazingly easy cookie recipe is gluten free and full of amazing flavors! I came up with this idea from a dessert my mom used to make called 7-layer bars. They are really high in sugar, and so I tried this recipe to make them a little more balanced! I love the flavor of the maple syrup in these! They are also dairy-free for…
My Great Grandma had great Italian roots and she liked everything super spicy! My dad called these the “3 glasses of milk meatballs” because she would make them so spicy. You don’t have to make them spicy. My kids (7 and 3 years old) don’t love spicy, and so we keep these mild. The cayenne pepper is really not necessary as they have excellent flavor without it, but if you like a little spice, go for it. Add 1/8 tsp for a little spice and 1/2 tsp for a lot…
Easy Breakfast Casserole Prep your veggies for this egg casserole ahead of time to save time! You can use it for breakfast, brunch, or even brinner. At only 225 Calories per serving, you can add your favorite fruit or some whole grain toast to make it a complete meal. Happy Eating! Prep time: About 30 minutes Bake: About 40 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 2 medium) ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 ½…
Classic Green Chile Stew Every year when the temperature drops, I start thinking soups and stews. They are such a great way to get a complete meal in one pot! This stew has a wonderful mix of sweet (from the corn) and spicy (from the green chiles). Green chile is one of my favorite ingredients. It is full of vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. It also has some powerful antioxidants to help improve your immune system! Most of you know that I grew up in Iowa and I…
What the Health? Sorting out the TRUE Nutrition Claims If you haven’t watched this documentary, you don’t have to in order to gain some insight from this article. In fact, it isn’t necessarily a documentary I would recommend. They do make some interesting and thought provoking points throughout, however, they do it with an underlying sense of extremism, fear mongering, and they do it all with an emotional twist. This is the point of the movie: A vegan diet is the most healthful and least problematic for the environment and…
Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables This teriyaki chicken recipe is so fast to make! When I don’t have time to plan a meal, I almost always have these ingredients on hand and can make this dinner in about 30 minutes! It is full of fresh veggies and good protein, and best of all the kids LOVE it! I know I say that in a lot of my recipes, but it’s true! If my kids love it, it must be a winner. Enjoy! Serves 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes, including marinating time…
By:Jennifer Bryant, MS, RD, LD, CDE Recently, you have probably heard some buzz about how coconut oil is truly a healthy fat. You have perhaps even heard promises that it will help you lose weight, look younger, and that it may cure many of your diseases and health ailments. You have also heard the opposite view that it is really not that great, and you shouldn’t be eating it. What is the coconut oil’s true story? First, let me just say that I have “nothing to declare”. I am not…
Sweet and Spicy Fish Tacos Sweet and spicy flavors make these fish tacos extra special. You can easily make them gluten-free, and you can adjust the “spiciness” of the recipe for the kiddos if you need to. Fast, easy, and delicious is ALWAYS what I am looking for in a recipe! Pro tip: I live in New Mexico and it is really hard to find good fresh fish. I like to use the individually wrapped frozen fillets of white fish. You can thaw them quickly by placing them with their…
It’s all about the Sugars Jennifer Bryant, MS, RD, LD, CDE So your friend told you that agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, and so you started buying it to put in your morning cup of coffee. Your grandma tells you that honey will get rid of your cough, and your spouse is upset with you that you are spending more money on the sweetener that you think is better for you. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what you should be consuming? About…
These almond flour brownies are so delicious and chocolaty you won't believe they are gluten free! Almond Flour Brownies Warning for Chocolate Lovers: these almond flour brownies are so chocolaty and delicious, you won’t believe they are gluten-free! Prep time: 15 minutes, Bake time: 35-40 minutes Serves 12 Ingredients: ¾ cup Almond Flour, finely ground ¼ tsp Salt 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ½ tsp Baking Powder ¾ cup Sugar 3 Large Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla ½ cup Butter ¾ cup Chocolate Chips, divided Directions: 1. Preheat oven to…
