Recipes

White Chili Recipe

White Chili Recipe

This is a recipe we got from Ed’s mom over 40 years ago and just now typed it up. It’s healthy and satisfying and great for parties. In a large stock pot, combine: Sautee over medium heat until onion is translucent Add Simmer long and slow stirring occasionally. Longer is better and best if made…

Healthy Shamrock Shake

Healthy Shamrock Shake

The popular McDonalds Shamrock Shakes are back again! And although those mint milkshakes might taste good for the few minutes they last, even the smallest size shamrock milkshake is full of empty calories and sugar, chemicals, additives, and food dyes. While I’ve always believed that indulging in unhealthy food every once in a while is…

10 Low Carb, Nut Free Snacks

10 Low Carb, Nut Free Snacks

Having healthier options on hand so we don’t grab the unhealthy ones is a “Be Healthy Enough Philosophy”. One of our members Wendy reached out and asked for some ideas that would work for her nut allergy and her low carb eating plan. Here is what I found (used ChatGPT BTW….it’s freaking awesome) Here are…

Healthy Asian Noodle Salad

Healthy Asian Noodle Salad

To stay as healthy as I can, I limit the amount of “white stuff”  white flour, white sugar, white rice that I eat!   My husband is the cook in the house and he is AMAZING at creating recipes using these rules.   This summer he created this recipe and it is sooooo good.    Very refreshing…

Ed’s Creamy Hummus Recipe

Ed’s Creamy Hummus Recipe

My husband takes my requests for healthy food serious and he came up with the YUMMY hummus recipe.   It is so creamy and the addition of the spice called Harissa gives it such an earthy, exotic flavor.   I have to admit it is so much better than store bought and doesn’t have all the preservatives…

Zucchini Shrimp Scampi

Zucchini Shrimp Scampi

Trying to keep the processed carb count down but want the texture and taste of it?   Try Zucchini noodles!   They are so easy to make here is a quick video – How to Make Zucchini Noodles Just sauté them up in a pan with a little olive oil and you are set to use them…

Zuchinni Oats

Zuchinni Oats

Have you tried Zucchini Oatmeal yet? It’s like zucchini bread in a bowl and a yummy way to eat up your veggies for breakfast!  This makes about 2-3 servings Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 cups water 1/2 to 1 cup shredded zucchini Optional Toppings Banana Berries Coconut Flakes Almond butter Drizzle of honey dark chocolate shavings, optional…

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are easy to make and are a great healthy snack to have on hand (so you don’t go grabbing the junk food). Ingredients 2 can chickpeas 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil or olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt 2 tbsp dry mustard OPTIONAL:  Use any spice you want –  garam…

Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili

Besides adding a sweet nutty flavor to dishes, pumpkin is a ready source of vitamin A, which boosts the nutrition content of this offbeat chili recipe I got from Whole Foods Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely…

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

I adore butternut squash soup!  Most recipes call for a lot of cream or sugar and you really don’t need it because squash is so sweet on it’s own.    I found this recipe from  https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-butternut-squash-soup/   They are right and the leftover soup tastes even better the next day. Recipe yields about 4 bowls or…

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Oatmeal Oatmeal is a fall favorite of mine and this recipe uses healthier ingredients to give it that “fall” flavor! INGREDIENTS Optional Toppings INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like some help with your health or fitness journey why not schedule a FREE 30 Minute Wellness Consultation with me. I’d love to help in any…

Simple Miso Dressing

Simple Miso Dressing

I’m always on the lookout for healthier options with ingredients that have a nutritional boost!   Miso is one of those ingredients.   Miso is rich in essential minerals and a good source of various B vitamins, vitamins E, K and folic acid. As a fermented food, miso provides the gut with beneficial bacteria that help us…