Anyone who knows me, knows how much I LOVE ketchup. Traditional ketchups are loaded with sugar and I have a version using agave nectar that is much better for you but still tastes amazing! I try to substitute salsa for ketchup to add variety and I also have been using more mustard in both cooking and as…
Category: Recipes
Oodles of Noodles!
Noodles are a staple in my house. My girls love warm dishes and pastas served over whole wheat noodles. There are alternatives to even the whole wheat noodles that comes in the form of Japanese tofu Shirataki noodles. These noodles are low in calories and carbohydrates and are a healthy food ready to eat in 10-20 minutes. These delicious noodles are made…
What’s for Dinner?
Turkey-Black Bean Soft Tacos! Clean-Eating Magazine has quickly become one of my favorite sources for nutritious, delicious meals! My kids are picky eaters at times and this recipe has been a hit in my house with both of them! Serves: 6Hands-on time: 10 minutesTotal time: 20 minutesINGREDIENTS: •12 corn tortillas (tip: using corn which are…
Sweet Potato Oat Bars!
Cut bars I was in the mood for a sweet filling treat on this cold afternoon! I’ve been on a major sweet potato kick so I decided to make one of my favorite Tosca Reno recipes from her Eat Clean Recharged book. My girls love the chewy, delicous, and sweet flavors and I love the nutritional value,…
Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Pasta
I know it’s after Thanksgiving, but I use a lot of turkey year round in my cooking! I had several folks ask me about this one today when I mentioned making turkey meatballs in yesterday’s post! They taste delicious and are more lean than regular hamburger. Click below to see the entire recipe!Turkey Meatballs, Spaghetti…
Breakfast Basics and Daytime Eating
Oatmeal and Whey Protein shake You have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is an opportunity to get your day started off right and to set the pace for your clean eating. I am a creature of habit, so I have the same breakfast most mornings – oatmeal…
My Eat Clean Kitchen…
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child People ask me ALL the time about eating and cooking clean. My kitchen is a pretty clean zone when it comes to food. With the holiday season wrapping up, it’s a good time to remember how what you put…
Snack Time!
So, it’s that time of year again where eating becomes all-consuming! When you find yourself craving that something salty… let ROASTED CHICKPEAS be your snack! I toss a couple cans with a few tablespoons of EVOO and some garlic salt and bake for 45 minutes at 450 degrees. But with over fifteen ways to make…
Cooking Clean
Recently, I had a few special friends over for a clean eating experience. The menu included chicken kabobs, brown rice with lime, tropical green beans, and for dessert, yogurt with fresh berries and chocolate. The food was delicious and fresh and most important – healthy! My kids loved it too! Here is a summary of…
Home-made Power Protein Bars…
I LOVE running into people in every day life and talking about how positive food choices. While at Le Peep the other day, I started talking to Hillary (hey Hillary – here’s your shout out) and I was discussing my eating habits. I love Le Peep for breakfast because they use egg whites in their omlettes,…
Leaving a Path 