I have a weakness for just about anything smothered in sticky sweet BBQ Sauce and this BBQ Chicken Recipe is no exception. And the saucier the better!But there are two big things I don't like about the typical BBQ Chicken recipe; 1) Grilling---it makes a huge mess and 2) Sugar--the typical … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving
Apple and Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe with Pecan Crumble
This is one of my husband's favorite Thanksgiving dishes and his version definitely needed a makeover. His recipe calls for a half a stick of butter along with a hefty serving of sugar. And don't forget the marshmallows (Yikes!!) I really don't know exactly when the marshmallow-sweet potato combo … [Read more...]
Holiday Cocktails and Appetizers
A girls night in with holiday cocktails and apps is always one of my absolute favorite parties of the season. Low-stress, intimate and so much fun, it's a relaxed and no-excuses way to get together with your girlfriends during the most hectic time of the year. No need for … [Read more...]
Turkey Casserole with White Beans, Sage and Pumpkin
Not particularly enthused with the idea of eating ho-hum turkey sandwiches with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Me neither. Turkey Casserole with White Beans, Sage and Pumpkin "Cream" Sauce is much more my style.I know it might seem like a gussied up and time-consuming way to serve leftover … [Read more...]
A Clean Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Made from pumpkin and spice and everything nice, our clean Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe has no refined sugar, no dairy and nothing refined, funky or fake. It's the perfect pick-me-up for the now-upon us holiday season.If you are Pumpkin Spice Latte devote, I am pretty sure … [Read more...]
Savory Superfood Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Eating clean and making superfood recipes may sound like the sort of stint one might take on for a few weeks after January 1st, but certainly not on the culinary occasion of the year. After all, isn't Thanksgiving all about calories, excess and stuffing? The whole idea of serving up superfood … [Read more...]
Beat Holiday Slump with Simple Green Smoothies Solution
'Tis the season to start thinking about how in the world to stay healthy, fit and energized during the now-upon-us hectic holidays. The solution? Simple green smoothies.Whether you are into clean eating or not, the simple green smoothie solution is still something you can absolutely do. And doing … [Read more...]
Clean Cuisine Healthy Halloween Treats
If you are looking for Halloween treats and recipes for a spooky spread, I've got you covered!I realize not everyone gets as into Halloween as we do, but for the second year in a row now we are using Halloween as an excuse to have what pretty much amounts to a high school reunion at our house. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin-Chocolate Shot Glass Desserts for Halloween
I had never heard about shot glass desserts until Seasons 52, a seasonally inspired fresh grill and wine bar, opened in our area a few years back. Although they are served in shot glasses, shot glass desserts do not technically have alcohol. Of course if it's an adult-only party, there's nothing to … [Read more...]
Deviled Egg Recipe with Pumpkin and Sage
Everyone should have a good go-to deviled egg recipe, and this savory pumpkin one is mine!Although I make them throughout the year, when Halloween rolls around they can easily be dressed to impress as devilishly fun mini pumpkins. All it takes is a dusting of naturally orange turmeric and a few … [Read more...]
Recipe: Gluten Free Banana Muffins with Pumpkin
Made from 100% whole grains and wholesome ingredients, these gluten free banana muffins with pumpkin, cacao nibs and pecans are perfect for an autumn breakfast or afternoon snack. They are moist and sweet yet have no refined sugar, no dairy and no refined ingredients.I especially love … [Read more...]
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
By the time I was in high school Chinese take-out was a weekly thing at our house. Cashew Chicken was one of my standby favorites. Back then I didn’t know (or care!) that my tasty take-out was stir-fried in pro-inflammatory and highly refined vegetable oil. And I had no idea that it was also surely … [Read more...]
Elegant and Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Easy. Chocolate. Dessert. Do I have your attention yet? Is there anyone who wouldn't love an easy chocolate mousse recipe?Inspired by my friend, Melissa King (the healthful treat genius over at MyWholeFoodLife.com), this easy chocolate mousse recipe adapted from her first cookbook, DIY Nut Milks, … [Read more...]
Best Thanksgiving Turkey: 4 Rules for Buying
What is the best-tasting and healthiest Thanksgiving turkey to buy? The decision is no longer as simple as deciding between a fresh bird or a frozen one. These days, you really have to know what to look for if you want to get the best Thanksgiving turkey. That's the bad news.The good news is, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Seed Recipe: A Savory Pate
Perfect for holiday entertaining, this pumpkin seed recipe for a savory pate is festive, easy to make and.....(shhhh) surprisingly healthy too!Our savory pate might be missing the chicken liver, but it isn't lacking a thing when it comes to flavor. And every bite offers the rich and luxurious … [Read more...]
