I’ve recently been writing about super healthy ancient grains, like chia and quinoa. These grains are vitamin and mineral rich, gluten-free (if that matters to you- not so much to me, as you can see by my pasta recipe), and … Continue reading Amaranth- Another Super Grain
If you could put a cape on some grains and call them super, quinoa is definitely one I’d nominate! Twice as much protein as an cereal grain All nine essential amino acids Rich in lysine (which maintains healthy blood vessels) … Continue reading Quinoa- Another Super Grain
This ancient grain is known as a super food for good reason. It offers a complete protein, a great balance of amino acids, higher Omega-3’s than salmon, and so much more. Continue reading What’s All the Fuss About Chia Seeds?
I like to see my kids eating things that are good for them. They couldn’t keep their hands out of this- literally (They were secretly getting it from the dehydrator and cramming it into their little mouths when I wasn’t … Continue reading Go-To Cherry Almond Granola
Want a to-die-for Alfredo sauce free from the extra crazy ingredients on a packet mix (and that tastes WAAAAY better)? Try this easy homemade, whole-food recipe: Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 4-6 cloves garlic crushed 1 cup … Continue reading Homemade Alfredo Sauce
Want a great-tasting healthy pasta recipe? This sprouted whole wheat pasta recipe is great for hand-cut, manual pasta makers, and electric ones. Continue reading Sprouted Wheat Pasta (Great for Philips Electric Pasta Makers and Others!)
Looking for something sweet that can energize you, but hoping to get ahead of the holidays and eat something healthy? Want something quick and easy to make or need something to take and share? You have to try these: Energy … Continue reading Energy Bites- My Favorite Healthy Cookie
You just want a quick snack, but you have an aversion to to hard-boiling, because peeling them is just so dreadfully painful and slow? You’ve tried other methods, but your eggs are in the water so long they are dry enough to choke on? Here’s a small trick to solve your problems. Continue reading The Secret To Easy-to-Peel, 10-minute, Hard-Boiled Eggs
This is one of our family favorites. Even both of our kids love it (minus the spicy red pepper flakes)! Ingredients: 1 (16 oz) package linguini pasta 2 Tablespoons butter 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 chopped red bell pepper 1 chopped … Continue reading Best Shrimp Scampi Linguini
