Hi friends! Are any of you snowed in? We got some snow, but mostly freezing rain. We did play outside a little yesterday morning, though. Then we watched Davis drink his hot chocolate and were only slightly jealous. 😉 Todd and I have not been eating grains, dairy, or sweets. I blogged about our New Years Eating […]
Sweet and Spicy Herb Roasted Nuts
Currently I am missing my beloved tortilla chips (hello New Years Eating Plan), so I wanted to make a healthy, crunchy snack to have on hand. I made a version of these Sweet and Salty Herb Roasted Nuts in the past, but they had butter and brown sugar. This version is healthier and fits a […]
New Years Eating and Exercise Plan
I have yet to come up with a list of specific New Years resolutions, but I do have a healthy eating plan for the month of January (and possibly February!). I already eat gluten free, and I limit the dairy I eat, but I want to have an even cleaner approach to eating. I know […]
Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
Do you ever get the urge to change things up? That’s how I felt when working on this Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad recipe. I love a good chicken salad – I am from the South, after all. But for this one, I wanted colder-weather flavors, an extra kick, some sweetness, and a little crunch. The […]
Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Bacon, Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Rosemary Shallot Dressing
If you’re in search of a last-minute dish to prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, this could be it! Salads can be a refreshing side dish on turkey day, amidst all of the casseroles. This kale salad is full of Thanksgiving flavor, with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, and asparagus. It still feels like comfort food with the […]
Freezer Meal Recipes
This post makes me feel like a total suburban stay-at-home-mom. But you know what? Freezer meals are genius for busy families. Especially those who would prefer not to eat out often. I generally try to cook most, if not all, of our meals. We eat out once a week or so, but cooking at home […]