Greek Stuffed Chicken- This is SO easy! Chicken breasts are slit and brushed with a mixture of olive oil lemon, garlic, dill and parsley and then stuffed with zucchini, roasted red pepper, feta and onions ( this process is called “Hasselback”) . It will look like you fussed in the kitchen for hours but you’ll…
Caprese Salad Christmas Wreath- A festive presentation of the popular Italian caprese appetizer! Ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella get a punch of flavor from olive oil, herbs, red pepper flakes and are garnished with fresh basil . A balsamic reduction dipping sauce gives this appetizer the WOW factor. Ready in 15 mins. How did it…
Whole Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary- Roasting a whole chicken might sound like it would be a cumbersome endeavor, but in reality it is SUPER SIMPLE! Only 15 minutes of hands on time required and it’s a much healthier option than store-bought rotisserie chicken. This Whole Roasted Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary…
A quick and easy healthy treat! No artificial anything! Just 5 good wholesome ingredients: dates, walnuts (or nuts/seeds of your choice) vanilla, coconut & coconut oil. {Paleo, Clean Eating, Gluten-free} Sometimes you just need a little something sweet. A healthy snack that helps propel you through the late afternoon, or a little pick me up…
Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash- Naturally sweet Delicata squash is roasted and stuffed with savory Fall favorites like pork sausage, apples, kale(or spinach), cranberries,pecans and fresh herbs. A perfect side dish to make or take to your Thanksgiving/Holiday celebrations. {Gluten-free, Paleo, and Grain-free} Have you tried Delicata squash before? It’s one of my favorite winter squash varieties…
Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes-I swear you won’t know these super fluffy Sour Cream + Chive Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes don’t even contain potatoes! That’s right…nada…zip. The addition of one special ingredient is key in giving this dish the same creamy consistency as classic mashed potatoes but this version is low carb and has…
Honey Dijon Green Beans with Bacon and Pecans- Crisp tender green beans are tossed in a flavorful honey Dijon vinaigrette and topped with crumbled bacon, pecans and toasted Panko crumbs for added crunch.While the honey Dijon flavor is a perfect complement to Holiday favorites like Turkey, Ham and Prime Rib, this dish is so easy…
Super Easy Roasted Winter Vegetables- Fancy enough to serve as part of your Holiday meals. Easy enough to make any day! {vegetarian, vegan,GF, clean- eating} Something special happens when you take healthy in-season Fall/Winter vegetables and give them a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and place them in the…
Easy breakfast casserole anyone? Breakfast classics like eggs, Canadian bacon, cheese, spinach and toasty bread are combined in one dish. Prep and assemble ahead of time. In fact preparing this dish the night before is optimum (but can be done day of as well). Then just pop it into the oven when you are ready to enjoy a…
Say CHEERS! And ring in some holiday spirit with these festive Skinny Pomegranate Martinis. At only 107 calories a pop…you can indulge guilt-free. Perfect for holiday parties or any winter gathering (or just a cozy night at home). So fancy! That’s how you’re going to feel when you’re holding one of these ruby jewels in…
Two Cheese Scalloped Potato Stacks- Alternating layers of sweet potato and potato are stacked in a muffin tin and cooked up with two types of cheese (mozzarella and Gruyere) a little butter, cream, and a hint of fresh rosemary. A perfect side dish for your holiday meals, or any meal for that matter. Or, you can do like…
Honey Roasted Carrots -This is one of the easiest, most versatile side dishes EVER! Pairs well with chicken, turkey, ham, or steak. Want to keep things vegetarian? Try adding a pinch of chipotle seasoning before roasting and serve on crostini with ricotta cheese. Or try, serving over a bed of quinoa with arugula and feta….
Goat Cheese with Honey, Fig & Pistachios- This is my “go-to” easy appetizer. So many people have asked for the recipe…but here’s the beauty…you don’t even need a recipe! It’s four simple ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to whip up. It really doesn’t get any easier than this! Need a quick appetizer idea for…
