Healthy Snack Recipes

Sweet Spicy mixed nuts party snack This is the time of year you’ll find me in the kitchen, music on, glass of wine or festive cran-apple juice, cooking up a storm. My heart is in the kitchen, where I explore my creativity and show my love to others through food. For years I’ve been making [...]

Back To School Lunch Poor sandwiches. Is it just me or have sandwiches suddenly been moved out of the spotlight when it comes to back-to-school lunch? With the freshest ingredients and assembled properly, a simple sandwich can become an incredibly delicious, satisfying and balanced lunch. It’s been a staple meal for hundreds of years because it’s [...]

Spice Up Your Summer Entertaining: Spicy Hummus I used to be that person that bought a mega-sized tub of hummus, plopped it into a pretty bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and served it up to my friends and family (and honestly, there’s no shame in that!) BUT! If I had known that making [...]

Decadent Vegan Breakfast Smoothie This six-ingredient almond milk smoothie brings all the flavor of a decadent blueberry tart that’s perfect for dairy-free, gluten-free breakfast on the go. Even if you’re not a strictly vegan family, using alternative milks can be a nice way to go beyond dairy for breakfast. We consider alternatives to be just [...]

Guilt-Free Game Day Chicken Wings You don’t have to give up your game day favorites! These wings win over die hard fans every time and with no butter or frying! Buffalo Chicken Wings for a Crowd Using the Instant Pot to cook these wings is the secret, because the pressure inside the cooker infuses the [...]

Mediterranean Dip Recipe for Entertaining Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and that means cheesy dips, fried appetizers and a lot of cheering at the TV. I always rely on the simple practice of bringing a few healthy dishes to the party I know I can enjoy after I indulge in a few bites of [...]

DIY Applesauce Instant Pot Recipes are becoming a staple in my kitchen.  This simple homemade applesauce recipe takes advantage of the fall season and is made with only three ingredients. I love to keep it on hand this time of year for adding to smoothies, topping pork chops and enjoying as a healthy snack. Easy [...]

Guilt-Free Game Day Nachos Homemade Beef Nachos are one of life’s greatest comfort foods.  Simple to make, this is a healthy nacho platter you can feel proud about serving on Super Bowl Sunday or anytime you want to entertain a hungry crowd. Festive gatherings are just as much about food as they are about the [...]