This orange creamsicle smoothie is a great healthy alternative to my favorite drink in college. When my husband and I first met during college he would have me over and make a huge pitcher of orange julius and salty popcorn and we'd ...Continue Reading
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash
Brussels Sprout and bacon hash is a flavorful and healthy side dish for any day of the week! I know that Brussels sprouts can be quite bitter so I referred to my favorite vegetable cookbook and used their method of simmering ...Continue Reading
Cauliflower Soup with Black Truffle Oil
This cauliflower soup with black truffle oil is one of my favorite ways to prepare cauliflower. This week I embark on a new phase. I turned in my manuscript to the editors on Friday (sigh of relief) and was elated to say "I'm ...Continue Reading
Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Lemon
Sautéed zucchini with garlic and lemon is such a simple but delicious side dish.  This past Saturday I received a weekly box filled with produce from local farms. Our box this week was overflowing with tangy-sweet oranges, a 10 ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Coconut Smoothie
I love making my strawberry coconut smoothie for breakfast or a midday snack. Wow, it feels good to be back. After 32 hours of driving, we finally made it to the desert of California. We are now living on an isolated Air Force Base ...Continue Reading
Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad
My Grandma has been serving strawberry jello pretzel salad at Christmas dinner ever since I was a little girl and it's one of the most requested dishes each year. The traditional recipe is made with cool whip, loads of white sugar ...Continue Reading
Green Chile and Egg Casserole
The recipe for green chile and egg casserole comes from a dear family friend and wonderful cook. This egg casserole is basically two cheeses tossed with green chilies and topped with whipped eggs and tomatoes. The eggs come out gooey ...Continue Reading
Almond Linzer Cookies
Today I am thrilled to be involved in the "13 Days of Christmas Cookies" event, starting with these almond linzer cookies! I'm united with 12 other fabulous food and craft bloggers to bring you a Christmas cookie celebration. Last ...Continue Reading
Green Bean Casserole (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
I grew up in a Baptist church so I'm very familiar with pot-lucks. It always amuses me that there are usually the same dishes, like cheesy hash brown casserole, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, an asian salad with ramen noodles, ...Continue Reading
Whole Wheat Maple Pecan Sables
We passed Thanksgiving and sit right in the heart of cookie baking season now—the perfect time to bake these whole wheat maple pecan sables! Alice Medrich has been one of my favorite bakers for many years. My copy of her book "Pure ...Continue Reading
Homemade Peppermint Mocha
Nothing says Christmastime to me more than a tall peppermint mocha. I don't just like coffee. I really, really enjoy it. I know I shouldn't, and I know all of the reasons why it's not the most nutritious but it's my one weaknesses. ...Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Casserole
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share one of my favorite dishes to make: sweet potato casserole. It's warm, comforting, and the pecan topping adds the perfect crunch! Each year when Thanksgiving week comes I look back over the year ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Caramel Bars
I was going to wait until December to share these chocolate caramel bars with you, but I just couldn't. I found it in a Martha Stewart magazine the other day and thought for sure I could change up the ingredients a bit using whole ...Continue Reading
Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is next week, and that means it's time to make my pumpkin pie! Our family is moving to Southern California the week before Christmas (yes, I know, not the best timing) so due to thinking so much about our move (and testing ...Continue Reading
Red Pepper, Corn and Potato Soup
I love this red pepper, corn and potato soup! I was inspired to make it after this past week when my husband and I took the kids to Disney World. We had a fabulous time watching the girls eyes fill with wonder and excitement, eating ...Continue Reading
A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing
Nothing says Thanksgiving to me like this caramelized onion and cornbread stuffing! I've been serving this stuffing for several years now and it always draws high praise. I love it because it's not too complicated but gives big ...Continue Reading
Homemade Vanilla Extract
One of the many ways I try to avoid additives and preservatives is by making homemade vanilla extract. It still amazes me how many preservatives and additives are in the little things we use in the kitchen. Take a look at the ...Continue Reading
A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Cornbread
This cornbread is a great healthier alternative to the classic Thanksgiving staple. The holidays are swiftly approaching and we're entering a time of indulgence. I enjoy cheating every once in a while, but I continually look for ...Continue Reading
Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake
After three years of cooking, testing recipes, writing, and sending out proposals, I'm elated to tell you that I have signed a book deal and I'm celebrating with this whole wheat chocolate cake! My cookbook, Deliciously Organic, will ...Continue Reading
Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, and Roquefort Salad
Recipes made on a whim like this roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, and Roquefort salad are such fun, especially when friends and family pitch in. Yesterday I was at the grocery store with my girls and my oldest saw the ...Continue Reading
Apple Frangipane Galette
I love making recipes like this apple frangipane galette because it has healthier ingredients. With the holidays right around the corner, I want to share some tips for more successful baking with whole wheat flour and organic whole ...Continue Reading
Coconut Oil
If you've been reading my blog for any amount of time you've probably noticed that I cook with a lot of coconut oil. I began cooking with this oil several years ago when I learned about all of the health benefits it contains and the ...Continue Reading
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe (gluten-free)
Homemade Hamburger Helper has become a family favorite, and it's easy to whip up too!  How many of you have purchased a cardboard box with pasta and a "seasoning mix" hoping for a quick but wholesome meal? I think we might all be ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Mousse
There's few things I love more than a bowl of creamy chocolate mousse! This recipe is easy to make and big on flavor, making it a family favorite. SaveSave ...Continue Reading
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese, and Maple Pecan Salad
Last week, as I was walking through Williams-Sonoma looking for some new supplies, a woman walks up to me, and starts talking about a wonderful dinner she had recently: roasted beet, goat cheese, and maple pecan salad. She described ...Continue Reading
Banana Bread Two Ways – Whole Wheat or Gluten Free
Tonight I baked a loaf of banana bread with my kids. It had been raining all day and I couldn't resist the idea of a warm, sweet, slice of banana bread smothered in butter. As the smell began wafting through the house my kids kept ...Continue Reading
Quick Skillet Whole Wheat Pizza
Quick skillet whole wheat pizza crust - probably a phrase you never thought you'd see. A few weeks ago, I came across a recipe from Cook's Country for a stove top pizza and thought, "Why not adapt it with whole wheat flour?" I've ...Continue Reading
Strawberry-Raspberry Soup
This strawberry-raspberry soup is such a fun recipe that I got from a my good friend Gail. Gail was our wedding designer (almost 12 years ago) and had an incredibly successful event production company for many years in Dallas. Gail ...Continue Reading
Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad
My watermelon, arugula and feta salad is the perfect refreshing salad for a hot summer day! This week we have been in TX and I have been able to spend lots of time with my Mom, which has been great. I love talking and going through ...Continue Reading
Blackberries and Devonshire Cream
Summer is definitely in full swing here, and it's the perfect time to make blackberries and Devonshire cream! We have spent many an hour swimming and at the beach and now we are on our summer trip with the kids. Being in the ...Continue Reading
Pecan Pie Larabar
My homemade pecan pie Larabars are perfect for road trips and on-the-go snacks, and a great alternative to store-bought protein bars. Since I was a teenager, I've had a phobia to protein bars. It all began back when I was 16 and my ...Continue Reading
Honey-Sweetened Almond Butter
I am constantly thinking of ways to create new recipes using natural sweeteners, and honey-sweetened almond butter has become my latest sweet "fix". It's the perfect mixture of sweet and salty and is as close to a candy bar as you can ...Continue Reading
Sautéed Beets
This recipe for sautéed beets is a side-dish staple! I have never been a huge fan of beets. I've tried many methods of cooking them but they never had the flavor I was looking for until yesterday. I was talking with a friend, she ...Continue Reading
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
This whole wheat pizza crust recipe has been a huge success and is a healthier alternative to pizza made with white flour. Baking with whole wheat can be tricky. When I first started, I quickly learned replacing whole wheat ...Continue Reading
Everyday Whole Wheat Bread
Here is my favorite everyday recipe for whole wheat bread. The bread can be made start-to-finish in less than two hours and is very easy to put together. It makes two full loaves but you can easily cut the recipe in half. The bread is ...Continue Reading
Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Grain-Free)
Loaded baked potato soup is perfect for a winter day. It's wholesome, creamy, butter, and will warm you up from the inside out. I particularly like making it with turkey broth a few days after Thanksgiving. Both adults and kids will ...Continue Reading
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
My whole wheat buttermilk pancakes are a huge favorite in my family! Anytime we have guests staying with us I always whip up a huge batch of whole wheat pancakes with melted butter and maple syrup. I do this on purpose. I want ...Continue Reading
Whole Wheat Tortillas
These whole wheat tortillas are made with soaked grain and are a great source of carbs without inhibiting digestion. Grains contain a high amount of phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors that make it difficult for the body to digest, ...Continue Reading
Kale Salad with Currants and Walnuts
This kale salad with currants and walnuts is the perfect side for any dinner party. My 3rd grade daughter came home from school recently tearfully reporting the other kids have been making fun of her for eating vegetables. What? As ...Continue Reading
Chocolate Pudding (Grain-Free, Paleo)
As the days are getting shorter and cooler, I've been craving my smooth, creamy and sweet chocolate pudding to end the day. My husband thanked me for my cravings the other night because he has been able to benefit from my endless fits ...Continue Reading
What’s in a Label?
After reading many articles over the last few months, I've been shocked to find out that there are no U.S. regulations on the labeling of olive oil. Did you realize that a company can label an olive oil as "cold pressed" but it doesn't ...Continue Reading
Raspberry Coconut Smoothie
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about this raspberry coconut smoothie recipe she has been making for her family. She said that they didn't change anything in their diet or lifestyle, except this smoothie, and they are all ...Continue Reading
Recipes
Main Dish: Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu Bacon Wrapped Meat Loaf Cheesy Beef and Pasta Double Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Sandwich Chicken Tenders Spicy Pecan-Crusted Chicken Spaghetti with Tuna and Lemon Grand Isle Shrimp ...Continue Reading
Whole Wheat Graham Crackers
Today's post is short and sweet - homemade whole wheat graham crackers. The dough is easy to work with and the flavor of the crackers is beyond anything you can find at the store. Come back tomorrow when I'll share with you my ...Continue Reading
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