Healthy Recipes Archives - Page 5 of 7

Lemon Roasted Broccoli

I wasn’t always a broccoli fan, but there’s something magical about the combination of broccoli, garlic, and lemon juice that forever changed me. That sounded a bit dramatic, I suppose, but when you taste this recipe, I think you’ll understand. If you’ve ever steamed or … continue reading

Spinach Chips

Spinach isn’t my favorite green. It leaves a chalky, gritty feeling between my teeth that makes me feel like I’ve accidentally bitten into an unripe banana (or persimmon). I think you know what I’m talking about… For that reason alone, spinach isn’t my go-to green. … continue reading

Lemon & Garlic Kale Chips

You may have tried kale chips before and been disappointed, and let me tell you, so have I. I’ve had some terrible $9 “cheezy” ones from Whole Foods and I’ve made a few failed batches myself. Now that I’ve worked out the kinks, rest assured, … continue reading

Dark Chocolate Cashew Tart (grain-free)

I don’t usually spend much time on dessert, preferring instead to use that time to make actual food. So, my post-meal dessert often subsists of a nice chunk of dark chocolate. The darker, the better. However, every once in a while, I get the undeniable … continue reading

Pistachio Beet Green Pesto

When life gives you food sensitivities, make delicious food. That’s how the saying goes, right? Well, a few months ago when I got tested for food sensitivities and made a complete dietary overhaul, I put my culinary skills to the test. Along the way, I … continue reading

Chocolate Coconut Mousse

2013 was the year for chia seeds. From what I can gather, 2014 is the year for coconut products. This weekend I explored ExpoWest, one of the biggest trade shows for all the natural products on the market. We’re talking every company that has a … continue reading

Roasted Purple Cabbage

If you just read the title and said “Ew”, I’m not surprised. I thought the same thing when my sister introduced this to me at age 16, while I was visiting her at college. I have always been an adventurous eater (Except as a young … continue reading

How To Make Noodles Out Of Zucchini

There’s no denying that pasta is comfort food. It’s fast, easy, and fills your belly with starchy goodness. But we all know pasta isn’t exactly health food. For many of us (me included), wheat causes bloating, gas, and for lack of a better term, digestive … continue reading

Asian Beet Slaw

As you know, I’m on a special diet for food sensitivities. So you’re already aware I don’t have a ton of ingredients to choose from at the moment, but the list is steadily growing day by day. I’m up to 32 foods now! Hooray for … continue reading

How to Make Homemade Broth From Scratch (Turkey or Chicken)

The fall and winter months make me crave warm comforting foods. Soups, stews, casseroles, roasts. There’s something about that intense aroma that hits you when you open the door, drawing you into the kitchen to see what’s on the stove. Enter homemade broth, once a … continue reading

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