It’s not quite cold enough for hot chocolate yet (in Florida). But I couldn’t resist the idea last night~ Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 Tbsp Cocoa 1 Tbsp Honey 1 tsp Coconut Oil 1 tsp vanilla Directions: Add milk to pan. Heat on medium/ high heat. Add cocoa, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla (while … Continue reading »
Another family recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 4 large ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup small chocolate chips (optional) Directions: Mix butter and sugar. Add egg and blend. Add mashed bananas and blend. Add dry ingredients into a separate … Continue reading »
Wow! My 7 day Real Food Challenge is coming to a close. It has been a great experience for my whole family. Now at the end of it, my husband is starting to make some healthier eating choices (this is the best news for me)! I think the kids like spending more time in the … Continue reading »
My husband has 8 sisters that know how to cook. This recipe originates from one of the sisters (not sure which one!). Mexican food is their specialty. They have been perfecting their recipes for a long time. This is a simple tortilla recipe that they all use. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 … Continue reading »
How was Day 5 of Real Food? It went pretty good. I am getting into a Real Food routine. Cooking is like exercising. Once you make good habits, it is easy to keep up with it. I am spending more time in the kitchen with the boys and they are loving that. I try to … Continue reading »
Another day closer to my goal~ 7 days of Real Food. I am starting this post in the morning because both boys are at school right now. This helps me have a little quiet time to plan and prepare our meal for today. Last night I went ahead and prepared breakfast for today. I am … Continue reading »
I love this time of year. I love ALL things pumpkin. When I was pregnant with my second son, I went through a short pumpkin baking phase (at about 8 months and right around Thanksgiving). I was baking 2-3 pumpkin pies a week. Not a great healthy phase, but I was very happy eating homemade … Continue reading »
Just finishing Day 3 of my Real Food challenge. Today was much easier that yesterday! I am halfway done with Step 1 of my Bee Healthy Challenge. I am usually not such an organized meal planner, so this part has already taught me a lot. I am sticking to it and not quitting. I think … Continue reading »
I was making one recipe and it turned into another. After tasting the end result- I was like WOW this tastes exactly like yellow rice (you know the little packets in the grocery store loaded with MSG). At least what I remember yellow rice tastes like. I live in Florida and we have amazing cuban … Continue reading »
Wow. It is only 8:30 pm and I am already tired! I think there is something to cooking real food all day. Maybe it is all the cleaning up. I had to do my dishwasher twice yesterday. That was a first. Looks like I will be doing that again tonight! Today was a super busy … Continue reading »
This is my version. It isn’t perfect, but I like it so far. Ok- this dressing is so much better the 2nd day!! Love it now! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar oregano garlic or garlic powder sea salt – Add ingredients all … Continue reading »
My favorite salad is Greek Salad. I love the fresh ingredients and the fermented flavors. Ingredients: Baby Kale Tomato slices olives (halves) crumbled feta cheese homemade greek dressing Kaley’s Kitchen
My sister in law makes the best scalloped potatoes. I love this recipe and you will too. Total comfort food. Make sure you have a nice place to take a nap after~jk! Ingredients 4-6 sliced potatoes (slice them medium thin) 3/4 cup cream (fresh if possible) 1-2 tsp salt 1-2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp … Continue reading »
I am feeding the boys only REAL FOOD this week. Since my 4 year old has been asking me to make Banana Blueberry Bread for 2 weeks I finally said OK. This is a great healthy (unprocessed) snack. I love trying new banana bread recipes. There are so many great choices online. Here is another one that … Continue reading »
Cooking a whole chicken in the crock pot is very convenient. I love my baked chicken recipe. The flavors are incredible. This is a great alternative way to cooking a whole chicken. You will end up with perfect shredded chicken. Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (remove giblets) 1 onion 1 Tbsp oil (grape seed, sunflower) 1-2 tsp sea … Continue reading »
My boys love chocolate milk. So do I! I have been using an organic chocolate syrup for awhile. It has less sugar and no HFCS. It is just the right sweetness. I stumbled on this great chocolate syrup recipe and wanted to give it a try. This is much less expensive than our organic brand. … Continue reading »
Fall is here (almost to Florida!!) and I can hardly keep myself from cooking nourishing soups and stews. I love cool weather and a nice warm cup of homemade soup. I am always looking at recipes- all day. Trying to come up with new ideas and inspiration. I stumbled on a butternut squash soup that … Continue reading »
I am limiting gluten right now and experimenting w/ gluten free recipes. I have made this tortilla recipe twice now and absolutely love it! Mexican food is my favorite, so I have to have a really good gluten free tortilla recipe now. This one hits the jackpot for me Here is my version and they … Continue reading »
My boys love homemade chicken salad. I usually pack my 4 year old chicken salad for lunch. He loves shredded chicken, diced apples, and homemade mayonnaise all mixed together. A nutritious mayonnaise adds enzymes, nutrients, and probiotics to your meal. Not such a bad condiment after all! I have tried a few and this one … Continue reading »
My husband lived in Taiwan for 2 years and he loves homemade asian food. This Taiwanese dish looks, sounds, and tastes amazing. This recipe originates from here. The recipe is simple and easy. The ‘three cup’ title refers to the equal ratio of the three principal ingredients: sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine. You … Continue reading »
My grandmother was healthy and very frugal. She was a great cook. Here is one of her favorite recipes. It is simple and tasty. Great for kids. Ingredients: 1/2 lb grassfed hamburger 1 14 ounce can organic stewed tomatoes 1/2 green pepper diced 1/2 onion diced 1-2 carrots finely shredded shredded cheese 1 1/2 – … Continue reading »
This recipe is from my sister-in-law Eva. She first introduced me to the delicious Ghiradelli Chocolate Premium Baking Chips and this combination of chocolates. For this recipe I used one part Double Chocolate Bittersweet Chips and one part Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chips. Thank you Eva for sharing this recipe! Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Cookies (from Sweets … Continue reading »
This recipe is from my mother’s friend. No pinterest this time- amazing! I grilled chicken tonight and used it as a dip. It is so delicious. It would also be a great marinade. I added 1/2 a red pepper which is why mine is a little more red. Here goes. Ingredients: 1/4 cup soaked almonds … Continue reading »
We love homemade rehydration drinks. We live in a sunny state and we are outside a lot. We make a healthy alternative to the sugary sports drinks on the market. So we make a few. 1. This recipe is floating around the internet. I have used this when the boys are sick and it works … Continue reading »
We are probiotic junkies in this house. We have been incorporating more and more probiotics into our diet each day through beverages, snacks, dinner, and even dessert. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook is a great resource for understanding the link between gut health and diet. It is important to consume good bacteria to fight off all … Continue reading »
Here is the chicken recipe my husband used for Mother’s Day weekend. Great flavor and taste. Ingredients: 1 cup Italian dressing 1 T cumin 1 T chili powder frozen chicken breasts 3-5 Mix cumin, chili powder, and dressing in a bowl. Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot. Pour mixture over chicken and cover. Cook … Continue reading »
Ingredients: 3 avocados~ peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 lime, juiced 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup diced onion 3 T fresh chopped cilantro 2 roma tomatoes diced 1 tsp minced garlic pinch of ground cayenne pepper In medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in … Continue reading »
I was a lucky girl today. My husband decided to make me a special treat for Mother’s Day. My favorite restaurant in college was a Mexican restaurant called Cafe Rio. If you have been there, you know what I am talking about. It is hard to beat. Here is their awesome dressing recipe.
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The “5 minute bread” recipe on pinterest has been calling my name. I love food that is healthy, convenient, and inexpensive. Really only 5 minutes for your own homemade artisan bread? Well the title is a little deceiving. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare, but once the dough is made and in the refrigerator … Continue reading »
This all-purpose yogurt dough is awesome because it is so versatile. It is fast, simple, and can be used for many things: pizza pies, pie crusts, cookies, and whole grain crackers. This is a basic recipe that can be used often. This recipe is soaked, so you do not have to rely on sprouted flour … Continue reading »
