Nothing better than quick, easy and satisfying meals. This is my kinda “cheat meal”! If you work from home, this is a great healthy quick lunch to throw together. Or when you’re getting home late from the gym… INGREDIENTS: One bag of frozen Green Giant Riced Veggies1 T Wegmans basting oil1-2 T Trader Joe’s Coconut …
Holiday Healthy Fruit Tart
Trying NOT to sabotage your healthy eating habits during the holidays by bringing something healthy to your party? Give this yummy dessert a try! Ingredients: 12-14 mejool dates, pits removed 1/4 cup almonds 1 can coconut milk 1/4 cup raspberries 1/4 cup strawberries, sliced Instructions: In a food processor, process mejool dates and almonds until …
Coconut Chicken Fingers
Here’s a healthier version of chicken fingers with a dipping sauce! Another great appetizer that won’t break the waistline bank! Chicken Fingers INGREDIENTS: 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into strips 1 cup almond flour ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 4 T xantham gum* 1 t garlic powder 1 t ground mustard powder …
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup minus the Tortillas
Brrrr it’s cold in Pennsylvania! That means soup season! This can be done in an Instant Pot, but also on the stove or slow cooker with minor modifications. If not using the Instant Pot, let simmer or slow cook for minimum of four hours. Also add the coconut milk in last and just stir in …
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Sausage, Eggs and Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Breakfast doesn’t have to be hard! You could make this as egg cups on the weekend and pop them in to the microwave to reheat or just quickly fry it up on the stove. You can also add assorted veggies. If making egg cups, preheat oven to 375. Spray bottom of muffin tin with olive …
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
I know I know…it’s October 3rd! I am a summer girl and I will grill all year long, yup, even in the PA cold! One last summery recipe to share! It’s going to be warm and sunny this weekend, after all! These grilled shrimp tacos with avocado salsa are light, refreshing and perfect for ANY …
Tomato and Peach Salad With Ricotta
OK, I might be in denial that summer is over, BUT there are still some great tomatoes and peaches at the local farm stands, so get them while they last:) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sliced almonds 4 ripe but firm yellow peaches 4 tomatoes, preferably a mix of large heirloom tomatoes 2 cups fresh basil leaves, …
Orange Ginger Salmon
INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds salmon fillet 1 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root Salt and ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Place orange juice in a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Cook and stir 10 to 15 minutes, until reduced …
Summer Watermelon and arugula salad
Continuing with the wonderful fruits and veggies from our local Renninger’s Farm in Royersford, PA!!! This week I tried a new refreshing salad. The watermelon from Renninger’s is something I look forward to each summer! It’s amazeballs!!! This one was totally experimental and also easy, simple and delish! Ingredients: 1/2 a medium watermelon 2 T …
Stuffed Eggplant with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh veggies from the farm stand…the best in the summer! I like to try new things with different veggies. You can add other veggies as well, such as diced carrots, mushrooms, etc. Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 pound ground chicken/pork/beef 1/2 onion diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1/3 cup roasted red peppers roughly chopped 1/4 …