I love banana bread. Who doesn’t? But for years, it’s been on my “do not eat” list because of the flour and sugar. But now I can enjoy it again, guilt-free. And guess what? T likes it, too! This recipe is quick and easy to make. I usually slice it, freeze it and then warm it up when we want a piece. Give it a try. I bet your family won’t even taste the difference! Ingredients for Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly {Read More}
Trader Joe’s Quick & Healthy Family Dinner
September 11, 2014 By
My motto is that weeknight meals must be healthy, quick and simple. Weekends — not weeknights— are for more complicated and time-consuming recipes. When I want to grab something to fit my weeknight criteria, I head to Trader Joe’s. Today I chose Sausage & Peppers with Zoodles. You will love the simplicity of making this meal, and your family will love eating it! Quick & Healthy Family Dinner Ingredients 1 bag Trader Joe’s frozen Fire Roasted Peppers and Onions (also {Read More}
Two-Ingredient Paleo Banana Pancakes
September 4, 2014 By
The paleo diet. You may be thinking it’s not for you because of its restrictions of grains, sugar and dairy. But you might be surprised by how a little creativity can lead to very satisfying meals! Though I don’t have a big problem adhering to the plan, I sometimes get in an egg rut in the morning. Enter the two-ingredient paleo banana pancake that is also gluten-free goodness! These pancakes are super easy to make. For two large pancakes, simply {Read More}
Spicy Paleo Crackers
August 30, 2014 By
I’m trying to follow the paleo diet. And for the most part, I really enjoy it! I love meat, vegetables, eggs, nuts and fruit. But I do miss the crunch of crackers. Especially when the husband breaks out his cracker du jour after work (Carrs, Triscuits, Wheat Thins… all weaknesses of mine). I decided to create a cracker I can enjoy, guilt free! And so my Spicy Paleo Crackers recipe was born. They turned out quite tasty and fulfilling! Plus {Read More}
Scallop, Tomato & Basil Zucchini Pasta
August 8, 2014 By
Do you miss eating pasta dishes like I do? Perhaps you don’t eat it for dietary/health/weight-control reasons. But you MISS it! Well, I have really good news for you. It’s called SPIRALIZING! What, you may ask, is that? Well, it’s the simple art of creating noodles out of zucchini and other vegetables with an inexpensive gadget! Before you decide this sounds a bit crazy and, perhaps, yucky, stick with me for just a minute! It’s really worth learning about. I bought {Read More}
Inspired Summer Market Salad
July 31, 2014 By
Scroll down for ingredients of this perfect summer salad! Last weekend Tom and I headed to Newport Beach to relax and escape the heat of Palm Desert. It was there that I found one of my new, favorite restaurants, True Food Kitchen! My dear husband wanted to eat somewhere near the beach, but I had been daydreaming about this place that promised fresh, nutritious food that “my palate would remember.” When we arrived we immediately loved the decor, starting with {Read More}
