A collection of our favorite healthy family recipes that are low in sugar and low in processed ingredients. Find healthy eating ideas that our kids love, filled with natural ingredients!
Homemade tomato soup is one of those comfort foods that we love in our home. Making a fresh vegan tomato basil soup is actually much easier than you might think! Then pair it with a wonderful grilled cheese sandwich, and your kids will love you. 🙂
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I’m always on the lookout for some tasty, healthy breakfast recipes for my kids. These Wheat Bran Blueberry Muffins did not last long in our house this morning!
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We are big fans of chocolate and oats in our house. This recipe for quick, easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies is wonderful for a quick after-school snack or even a high-fiber treat in the lunch box. This recipe is also easy for kids to make on their own, without much adult supervision. A big “Win” all the way around! (more…)
The word, “ratatouille”, may conjure up images of the kids’ animated movie, but for me, it brings back delicious memories of French cuisine. We lived in Europe for nine years and got to visit France on numerous occasions. Each visit was an amazing adventure in eating. My favorite eats included the fresh fruit tarts, morning croissants, and of course, the ratatouille.
A ratatouille is a traditional French food that consists of onions, peppers, zucchini and eggplant that are all cooked together with oil and spices.
On one such visit to Paris, my friends and I found this local restaurant near the Notre Dame Cathedral on the island of ile Saint-Louis. I often use Rick Steves and his recommendations for local eateries, so we found this quaint little place for lunch. (more…)
This black bean and farro salad is a great meatless, high protein salad that can even be used as the main course on your dining table.  Don’t skimp on the dressing though. That’s the key component that brings all the flavors together. My kids devoured this recipe which left me empty-handed for any leftovers. I suggest making a double portion!
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We supplement daily with Shaklee protein for numerous reasons, including added energy, avoidance of mid-day blood sugar drops, their high quality standards, and all the proven health benefits of soy. I have also grown to love the versatility and variety of the Shaklee protein line. They have several different types of protein–some with or without natural sweeteners and flavors. This variety makes them easy to add to your baking recipes or shakes. (more…)
My family loves muffins, and I have made a slew of different recipes over the years. But on busy school mornings, I don’t have time to get fancy. I need something healthy–though less daunting–that I can mix together fast.
Make this mix ahead of time and bake quick healthy muffins on school mornings!
I wanted a muffin mix recipe that had more healthy protein, my own choice of flour, and no sugar or artificial ingredients. (more…)
Some of you may know that I recently purchased the bible on Italian cooking, The Silver Spoon New Edition. This is, by far, the largest cookbook I’ve ever owned and one of the most valuable. The Italian recipes come straight from the Italian mommas in Italy themselves. You can’t get anymore authentic than that.
So, every week, I’ve been incorporating one new recipe from this book into my meal plan. And, so far, we have not been disappointed. (more…)
Ever since I discovered a quick and delicious Greek Salad Dressing Recipe, I have fallen in love with the flavors of the Greek salad.  My husband and I vacationed in Greece one time, and the food always had a way of “popping” with flavor in your mouth. This chopped Greek salad has the same effect. (more…)
There are so many ways you can make a Chicken Tortilla Soup.  The mexican spices are so versatile that you can easily make this soup your own by changing up ingredients.
I recall a former roommate of mine making a delicious version that slowly (more…)