Amy VanLiew
How to Make Sun Tea
As the mercury rises in summer, a great way to make some tea without heating up your kitchen is to use the power of the sun to make sun tea. It’s really easy! Put 4 to 8 tea bags into a clean 2 quart or gallon glass container (4 teabags for a 2 quart container,…
3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Mashed banana, eggs and cinnamon make for tender, rich grain-free pancakes. Drizzle with maple syrup, honey or yogurt, even peanut butter or scatter fresh fruit over the top for a yummy quick breakfast (BTW they reheat well!) Ingredients 1 banana 2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Heat a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet…
Healthier Mac and Cheese
I’ve been craving comfort foods and my philosophy is not deprive myself but just find healthier versions. Here is one that I tried and it’s VERY yummy. I modified the recipe from the Eating Bird Food Website INGREDIENTS 1 box (8 oz) of pasta – I used 2 cups whole grain elbow macaroni but you…
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken (without the salt)
Ed and I found this yummy recipe and just took out the salt! With acid from the lemon and the oregano, thyme and pepper you will not miss it at all! Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 cloves) 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 2…
Have a Happy Heart Over 50!
Happy Heart Health Month!  I filmed a quick video on my TOP 6 tips to keep your heart healthy over 50!  You may watch my YouTube Video by clicking HERE or read my blog below! When I was researching ideas to share with you this month I was shocked at the statistics I found…
Healthier Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1  cup raisins 1/3 cup no sugar added applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Options- dark chocolate chips, nuts or coconut or anything healthy add a nice twist – about ½ cup each Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a…
5 Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipes
Hot Chocolate is so good when it’s cold outside! And a good organic Cacao Powder has some amazing qualities: Cacao is a potent source of flavonoid antioxidants, one of the richest in the world A rich source of Magnesium which is necessary for over 300 biological functions in the body Contains Theobromine, providing a slow…
Best Ever Cauliflower Stuffing
This low-carb cauliflower stuffing I found proves that you don’t necessarily need bread to make an amazing stuffing. Your guests will get loads of veggies too! INGREDIENTS 1 large head Cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 large Onion (sliced) 1/4 cup Celery (chopped thinly) 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 1/4 cup Olive oil (can also use…
Healthier Apple Crisp
Recipe From:Â Detoxinista.com Serves 6-8 Ingredients: Filling: 2 pounds apples, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (make sure it’s pure and if you can find grade b it may have more nutrients) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon sea salt TOPPING OPTIONSÂ Almond Flour…
Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes but the traditional Thanksgiving ones with all the brown sugar and marshmallows will send your blood sugar into a unnecessary spike. I’ve been using the recipe that I got from Alton Brown (foodnetwork.com) for years and everyone loves it and doesn’t miss the added sugar. Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled…