If you have yet to try cauliflower pizza crusts you have to understand that if not prepared properly it will yield a very mushy mess rather than anything that resembles a pizza! Cauliflower is mostly water! I know because I have dehydrated a whole head of cauliflower and it produced only 1/3…
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Cashew Cream
Where has cashew cream been all my life!?!? I used to have a huge dependency on heavy cream when making meals for my family. I could easily go through a quart of cream a week. So, if you know me it is a huge deal that I have found a dairy alternative to my…
Low Carb Banana Pancakes
Really, you only need two ingredients to make these pancakes. I like a little more flavor, so at times I will add a little cinnamon, powdered peanut butter or almond butter to the batter. I generally don’t have an issue getting my kid to eat pancakes, he absolutely loves these. If I can disguise…
Savory Bean Dressing
This is a multi purpose sauce packed with flavor! Nutritional yeast, if you have never used it, is absolutely magical! This recipe is a great way to start using nutritional yeast, as you can branch out from here once you get the taste of it, try not to go overboard! Nutritional yeast comes in…
Riced Cauliflower Lasagna
EAT YOUR VEGETABLES! I know everyone is trying to find new and exciting ways to eat vegetables and I figure, why not get on that bandwagon? My son loves noodles and gobbled this lasagna up without questioning the vegetables. If you have dificulty consuming enough servings of vegetables in a day, give this recipe a…
Stuffed BBQ Chicken Roll
I am all about food prepping to make my life easier. There is nothing like coming home after a long day of work and all you have to do is throw dinner in the oven to heat it up and serve. That is why my family has always enjoyed picking up a…
Chicken Gyros
This afternoon was spent in the kitchen with my daughter Saskia. She had a rough night last night battling a cold and was very cuddly this morning. She sat in her bouncy chair and watched mommy cook up her creations with a huge smile on her face, despite not feeling well. My husband…
Chicken Salad
Packed full of flavor and a great way to round out your nutrition intake. This recipe contains a full serving of fruit, vegetable and protein! This weeks meal prep included this great recipe and my mom and I had a blast in the kitchen preparing our meals. I would recommend keeping…
Pesto Chicken Rolls
What the heck is that?!? I know, it seems like a crazy idea to use a bamboo sushi roller to make stuffed chicken, but why not? Here is an idea, take the juicy flavor of chicken meatballs and wrap them in pesto? The moment I took a roll out of the oven it was gone…
Perfect Pesto
Pesto is so simple, yet versatile. For this week’s meal prep I made pesto chicken rolls, orzo pasta with pesto and tomatoes with roasted brussle sprouts. Try doubling the recipe and freezing the pesto for later. I would recommend freezing cubes of pesto in an ice tray, then empty the frozen cubes of pesto into…
Turkey Cabbage Wrap
I promise you this wrap is more tasty than you could ever imagine, and it’s healthy too! A great thing about cabbage is it’s a very durable vegetable that will not get soggy or wilt if you plan to use this recipe in your weekly meal prep. If you do plan to do so, you…
Chicken Meatballs
Chicken meatballs are easy to make and very versatile. I am blown away that nearly everyone I have talked to about them have never heard or imagined making meatballs with chicken! Once made, they can be used in almost any meal. I make a large batch and store them in the freezer for later use….
Stuffed Chicken Breast
I am sure you have heard it before, but chicken breast is a great source of lean protein. It is however a very tricky meat to cook because it is easy to overcook, and undercooking can make you very sick. It doesn’t matter what you do to season it, a dry chicken breast is hard…
Simple Frittata
So, fortunately or unfortunately for you, I have begun my quest towards being healthy and discovering a new relationship with healthy food. Since the birth of my second child, I have decided it is time to focus on what I put in my body and adding daily exercise to my routine. So far it has…
Semifreddo al Tiramisu
It seems as if until now, I have neglected my sweet tooth and deprived my readers of decadent desserts. Hopefully this post will make up for it. I was first introduced to Tiramisu in Italy, made for me by my friend Nicole’s grandmother, and ever since I cannot get enough. This recipe is a chilling…
Savory Stuffed Cabbage Cake
Call it whatever you like, gluten free lasagna, savory cabbage cake, or absolutely delicious, either way it is a guaranteed hit. I have made cabbage rolls before and this recipe is close to the same concept, but layered and served like a cake. It is undoubtedly less messy and time consuming, looks cool, and a…
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
There are times when you want a hot breakfast, but don’t want to go through the hassle of making a mess in the kitchen. This was one of those mornings. These breakfast sandwiches not only taste great, but they are less messy to cook and eat. Have you ever made breakfast sandwiches on a bun…
Ham and Cheddar Ravioli in a Honey Butter Sauce
It is quite possible my pregnancy cravings are to blame for my recent fixation on ravioli. Either way, my husband appreciates it. How could this recipe get any better? It complements my desire for sweet and salty foods. I am sure my husband agrees, it sounds way more appealing than my craving for V8 juice…