Festive Superfood Oatmeal ~ Gluten-free & heart-healthy
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Festive Superfood Oatmeal ~ Gluten-free & heart-healthy

Give yourself a healthy start every day by fueling up with this superfood oatmeal breakfast! Low fat, high fiber, and full of antioxidants. This awesome recipe was created by my daughter. You might like to try her Fit & Fab Gluten-Free Granola too.   Festive Superfood Oatmeal            Serves 1 1/3…

Conscientious Cowboy Beans ~ Healthy Baked Beans
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Conscientious Cowboy Beans ~ Healthy Baked Beans

  Conscientious Cowboy Beans are almost homemade; yet so much easier! Don’t save these healthy baked beans just for summer barbecues, these should be enjoyed all year long. This favorite bean recipe is requested by both my family and my husband’s family on holidays and an occasional get together. If you are wanting to reduce…

Don’t Raise Your Cholesterol Plant-Based Lasagna
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Don’t Raise Your Cholesterol Plant-Based Lasagna

  Unbelievable that’s what this plant-based lasagna is! It’s loaded with healthy vegetables and surprising spices that blend beautifully. You might already know I’m a huge fan of  Rip Esselstyn and his delicious recipes.  So here is yet another awesome recipe, he calls it Raise-the-Roof Sweet Potato-Vegetable Lasagna. Wow…that’s a mouthful!     But seriously…this…

Saturday Market Muffins ~ Gluten-free & vegan options
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Saturday Market Muffins ~ Gluten-free & vegan options

I’m super excited about these new Saturday Market Muffins! I decided to call them Saturday Market Muffins because they contain various healthy ingredients. Your teeth will sink into a tender but sturdy muffin bursting with flavor. These dense, hearty muffins keep your tummy full longer without added fat.   Look at all the yummy carrots,…

Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp – Gluten, Dairy, and Egg- Free
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Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp – Gluten, Dairy, and Egg- Free

Feel good about dessert while you enjoy a dish of heart-healthy apple crisp. I’m always on the lookout for healthier desserts. My husband loves apple crisp…any fruit crisp, for that matter. But right now, since we have an excess of apples, I am focusing on apples. I found this recipe in a cookbook called Forks Over…

Spring Rolls & Homemade Peanut Sauce ~ Gluten-free
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Spring Rolls & Homemade Peanut Sauce ~ Gluten-free

Spring rolls with homemade peanut sauce are fun to make and surprisingly filling! Spring rolls are also a clever way for kids to eat new vegetables. They are perfect for warm summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven and are pretty quick to make. Of course, you won’t want to save…

Quick & Easy Spanish Rice  ~ Gluten & dairy-free
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Quick & Easy Spanish Rice  ~ Gluten & dairy-free

I love an easy recipe and this Spanish rice is definitely easy and absolutely perfect served with all your favorite Mexican dishes. One of my very favorite things to eat for lunch is a plate of refried beans and Spanish or Mexican rice with some salsa and baked scoops. It’s a perfect combination; I guess that’s…

Gluten Free Crispy Oat & Honey Bars – A healthy snack
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Gluten Free Crispy Oat & Honey Bars – A healthy snack

Homemade Gluten-Free Crispy Oat & Honey Bars ~ they will be a hit I’m sure of it! This quick recipe is a treasure. I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t like these bars. Not to mention, they taste a lot like the ones you can purchase. Of course, you could change things up and…

Simple Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup – Gluten & Dairy-Free!
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Simple Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup – Gluten & Dairy-Free!

  Simple Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup is a great way to show kids how delicious veggies can be. Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and good for you. This recipe definitely scores high in the easy category! Sweet potatoes and squash are great sources of vitamins A,C, and B plus rich…