Easy Caprese Salad This caprese salad is so easy and delicious! I love making different kinds of salads in the summer using the fresh vegetables right out of my garden. There is nothing like the fresh taste of home grown tomatoes and basil. This salad is full of flavor and is a good sources of protein when using fresh mozzarella cheese. My mozzarella this month came from this cheese maker, and was absolutely amazing! Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 4 Small chopped tomatoes, or about 40 cherry or snacking tomatoes, quartered…
Lime Coconut Shrimp and Black Rice This amazing Lime-Coconut Shrimp gets an super food boost when you use black rice. With a hint of the tropics you can make this slightly more spicy if you decide to add some red pepper. This recipe is easy, delicious and full of nutrients! Black rice contains more fiber and more protein than brown rice. It also gives you some great antioxidants! These antioxidants help to protect your cells from damage and are linked to lower risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other…
Sweet Potato Falafel Salad with Crispy Chickpeas This recipe has a few pieces to it, but don’t get overwhelmed. It is pretty easy, and it is super delicious! Start to finish plan for 1 hour and 15 minutes. To make it easier the night of, you can start with making the crispy chickpeas. You can do this ahead of time also, they keep well in the refrigerator for up to 7 days! Then make your falafel. Last, assemble your salads. This salad is vegetarian and gluten-free–now that is hard to do! …
Chocolate Almond Mini Muffins These mini muffins are so full of yummy chocolate flavor, and they are gluten-free and high-protein too! I used my new favorite protein powder from Pure Encapsulations called Pure Lean Ultra. This one contains pea protein. You can try using any protein powder that you like with this recipe, and let me know how it turns out! Prep and bake time are minimal for these muffins, so they are easy and fast to make. They can make a great snack or they can be added to…
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls This recipe was inspired by an impromptu dinner gathering this weekend with some friends. I actually hadn’t planned what I was going to make for dinner, but I knew I wanted something with hummus and feta. I don’t know, I guess I was craving all things Mediterranean! I searched for some recipes, but didn’t really find one I liked, so I made this up, and it was delicious!!! I hope you enjoy it too! These chicken bowls are so delicious they will please the whole family. They…
I just love a good salad! I don’t know about you but I truly love a good salad. This Crispy Chicken Salad is delicious! Summer is ending now and there is an amazing harvest of tomatoes, so I wanted to find a new way to use my tomatoes. This salad definitely hit the spot. I love the fresh flavor of cilantro and the creaminess of avocado! Avocados have so many amazing benefits! They are loaded with fiber and tons of healthy monounsaturated fats! I also love the flavors of Parmesan…
Currently I would call myself a purist when talking about food. I am trying to eat less processed and more natural foods, and cooking from scratch a little more. I love my food to have a lot of flavor, but most pre-made seasonings have a lot of fillers and preservatives in them to give them a longer shelf life. So I thought I should try to make my own, and it is pretty delicious! This recipe makes about 3 recipes at a time so I don’t have to make it…
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…
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…
The whole family will love this made from scratch pizza. Easy and much more nutritious than the store bought stuff! Make it a meal with 2 slices and a salad! Makes 10 Slices Crust: ¾ cup Whole Wheat Flour ¾ cup AP Flour 1 package Fast Acting Yeast ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Sugar 2/3 cup Hot Water 2 tsp Olive Oil Sauce: 3 oz Tomato Paste 4 oz Tomato Sauce ½ tsp Sugar ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Black Pepper ½ tsp Oregano ½ tsp Garlic Powder 1…