Before you begin any recipe you need to make sure you have all the ingredients. I have been there so many times where I start cooking and I find out I am missing a main ingredient half way into my recipe. Here below, I laid everything I needed out. I normally use coconut milk…
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Thumbprint Cookies
This is my go to dessert if I ever need to bring anything for an event, host my own event, or around the holidays it is a must to make. It is a pretty healthy dessert. My husband and kids approve too. You will need almonds, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, oil, maple syrup, salt,…
Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This simple yet delicious dish is great for a meal at home topped with some grilled chicken and a side of salad OR can be a great side dish to bring to a gathering. It can be…
Bair Family Spaghetti Sauce
My husband’s dad makes the best spaghetti sauce, so we asked him what he does. The only thing we don’t do is use the mushrooms. It will always taste best when he makes it though. He must have that magic touch. We make this the first Sunday of each month as a big patch and freeze extra to…
Taco Night Line Up
Who doesn’t love some Taco Tuesday!? Here is a way to make tacos fun by changing it up a little each week and allowing the kids to build their own as well! You must put these on IN ORDER! There is a system at our house. HAHA! 1st – Homemade Flour Tortillas 2nd – Sour Cream…
Herb-seasoned Turkey Patties
I came across this Turkey Burger recipe in the book “Eating Your Way To Good Health” by Doug Kaufmann. Doug Kaufmann’s website is called Know the Cause. We have grilled it and also pan fried it (as the directions mention). They are always amazing with flavor!!!! The kids love them and so does the hubby! I like to…
Shakeology Peanut Butter Cups
Who wants a sweet chocolate treat that is only 35 calories each?? Three ingredients and lots of yummy goodness!! My girls helped me make these the other night. They disappeared fast!! We went a little overboard on the almond butter but still delicious!!! Recipe for Peanut Butter Cups 2 TBS coconut oil melted 5…
One Dish Chocolate Cake
Birthdays are always a fun celebration in our house! We decorate, get a birthday balloon, and we make our birthday cake from scratch. Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to cut out everything. It is about moderation and picking ingredients that count too. That is why I like to make my own cakes….
Sweet Potato Fries
The time to cut these up is worth the deliciousness you will enjoy when eating these. To me ketchup isn’t even needed. They are sweet and salty all on their own. This is the only way my older girls will eat sweet potatoes. I slice them up during the day. Melt some coconut oil and…
Turkey Meatball
Easy to make and can get the kids involved also. Great for a quick pasta night to add in some meat. You could also use them along side or on top of your Baked Potato Bar. Enjoy!! Makes 6 servings (each serving is 5 meatballs) Turkey Meatball Print Super simple and easy to make….