This past Valentine’s Day, I decided to remake a golden oldie from the blog to share with my friends. Partly because it was super easy. Partly because it’s gluten-free. And partly because, well, it’s about as chocolatey as you can possibly get. We’re talking about flourless chocolate cake, people! I’m sure just about everyone has […]
Have you noticed I seriously love avocados? I could eat them every day alongside just about anything. Okay, maybe not cupcakes and cookies, but you get the point. I even add them to my smoothie on occasion. So it only makes perfect sense that I post an avocado salsa recipe. This is basically guacamole meets salsa. It […]
One of the most viewed recipes on the blog, this spin-off of Panera Bread’s Autumn Squash Soup is sure to be a Fall favorite! If you like Panera Bread’s vegetarian version, you’re going to love my simple vegan version. Don’t believe me? Head on over to the original post and check out the comments for reader feedback! […]
There’s nothing better than a bowl of hot soup during these cold winter months. I especially love a homemade soup that comes together quickly. This meatless soup is easy, delicious and can be adapted to whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand.Easy Vegetable Chowder Adapted from the I Do Cookbook {One of my favorite cookbooks!} 5 […]
My friend Susanah is tall, leggy, and beautiful. You could try to hate her for that but she’s just so down to earth and nice, it’s impossible NOT to like her. She also happens to be That Organic Girl. At first I didn’t know if we could be friends. I obviously do not buy all organic unless there are organic […]
{I love making my own healthy versions of processed foods like chocolate chips, white chocolate chips,taco seasoning, ketchup, salad dressing, and even taco shells. Today’s recipe from Candida Free Candeeis for dairy and sugar-free homemade hot chocolate which is so much better for you than the packaged brands. Perfect for cooler weather, though I would personally love it all year round!} […]
Doesn’t that look like dessert with a straw? Yum! My daughter, Brittany, came up with this recipe in her search for a healthier, low-carb version of a Starbucks mocha frappuccino. Read below to print out my recipe printable for this delicious beverage! Since we’re following the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle plan of eating in our home, this […]
This no bake energy bites recipe is super simple to make, made with healthier ingredients, and they taste like no bake cookies! Be sure to click around on the site for more delicious and healthy recipes ideas. Hail to the no bake energy bites! A few years ago when I first posted this recipe, I […]
Despite the fact that I love seafood, I don’t have many seafood recipes posted on here on EBF. I’ve decided it’s time for that to change! To kick things off I’m sharing a delicious and healthy salmon recipe today. The best part about having fish for dinner is that it cooks super fast and you […]
How to make roasted cauliflower better than ever by adding delicious Italian flavors! I’m in love with roasted vegetables. They brown at the edges and get so sweet and delicious. Way tastier than steaming or sauteeing them, definitely. What I love even more than their flavor though is how much easier they are to make […]
This tortellini, spinach and chicken soup is a delicious meal made all in one pot that will leave everyonesaying yelling, “THAT WAS GOOD!” No seriously, that’s what we all said (kids and adults alike). If I could eat this soup every day this winter, I would be happy. You guys, this is a soup that you […]
First things first, you are going to see my hands a lot in this post. This is a -very detailed- step by step recipe, with a looot of pictures so I tried to make my hands look pretty with fuchsia nail polish. Hope you’ll like it. Second, don’t be afraid of making your own spring […]
It happened. Something I thought would happen eventually with two boys. We had our first broken bone this weekend. 🙁 Poor Baby Bee ran down the hallway, his brother started after him, and boom, down Baby Bee went and from the way he screamed, I knew something was really wrong. Once we got him to […]
Come Fall, I take comfort in fuzzy boots, soft sweaters, and GIANT bowls of spicy, slurpy soup. And although September is hardly the heart of the season, I say it’s never too early to start filling up our recipe boxes with easy, healthy, cozy soup recipes. I’ll hold off on the chili for another month […]
Detox smoothies are a delicious way to detox, and one of the best detox drinks to add to your daily routine. To detox the body you need to feed it foods that help it purge itself, while at the same time provide it with the vitamins and minerals it needs to function at its best. […]
I know I’ve been focusing on colds a lot here, but this winter has been horrible-I feel like every other week I am sniffling and coughing. For some reason there have been a number of highly contagious bugs flying around that nobody can seem to avoid. I revisit this topic because winter decided to drag itself on […]
Teriyaki is a great flavor to spice up any piece of meat or fish, so we added a tropical twist to this recipe with the pineapple and minced ginger. Serve with our Skinny Tropical Rice for a delicious meal! Skinny Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops Prep time: 3 hours and 20 minutes (includes marinade time) Cook time: 10 […]
What You Need 3 tablespoons soy sauce – You can use gluten – free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten – free 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon vegetable oil juice of one lime 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste 2 tablespoon cilantro 1 […]
One of the biggest parts of losing weight is changing how you eat. Some people may cut out junk food and soda while others might decide to go on a diet. Either way, you’re trying to find the foods that will best help you lose weight. Losing weight is hard enough as it is, but […]
When my sister and I first started bringing home bunches of kale to my mother, she was understandably perplexed. My grandmother’s Slovak cooking taught her at least fifty different ways to cook a head of cabbage, but kale was a new one. I remember how skeptical she was after she threw a handful of tough […]
Ingredients For the cupcakes: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon red and 1 teaspoon blue food coloring* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons dried lavender buds 2/3 cup cold milk For the frosting: 1/2 cup […]
If you find yourself in a struggle to lose weight, some common foods in your cupboard or fridge can help you fight your battle. Being overweight, whether by five pounds or by 50, can have serious health consequences as it can lead to heart disease, diabetes and even certain types of cancer, according to the […]
Sometimes all you really really want is a cookie! Am I right? But buying a bag is dangerous. Cravings hit and before you know it, you’re scraping the bottom of the bag for more. And they can be garbage in every sense : artificial ingredients and colours added, preservatives and even GMO’s! Then there are the […]
by Michelle Hunt Prep Time: 20 minutes Keywords: raw dessert gluten-free vegan vegetarian sugar-free avocado coconut oil oats peanut butter Ingredients (8 servings) Base 130g (1 1/4 cups) gluten free oats 180g (1 cup) pitted Medjool dates 70g (1/2 cup) pecan nuts 2 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Middle Layer 120g (1/2 cup) smooth all […]
Lately we’ve been on a peanut butter kick! PB hasn’t been a real craze around here for a long time. But once upon a time I was addicted to this stuff. Seriously! And um… who does not remember their childhood chocolate and peanut butter fave? – the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Oh hello! I don’t […]
I’ve been making this Creamy Red Lentil and Kale Soup for a while now, and it’s taken me a long time to get it to where I could finally say…perfect! Normally when I make it, it has a broth-type of gravy and it was “ok” and everyone ate it, but I just wasn’t feeling it. […]
I wish I could take credit for thinking of this idea for perhaps the most exciting D.I.Y. Friday recipe post yet—but I can’t. That honor belongs to Michelle Beck, a super helpful fellow reader (if you’ve asked a question on Facebook, there’s almost as much of a chance that she’ll answer as I will!). These D.I.Y. instant noodle […]
If you’re tired of drinking the same old strawberry drinks all over again (which I don’t believe you do), then try these recipes with bananas and other fruits. The banana will thicken and sweeten your strawberry drinks without adding any sugar. With one big glass of banana shake you can stay full for hours. This makes them a perfect […]
As summer arrives with it’s oppressive temperatures, beat the heat by staying well hydrated. Water is the better beverage choice for staying hydrated, but plain water can get boring. Try these fun and healthy drinks to stay well hydrated at the pool, in the backyard or wherever the summer takes you. Strawberry-Basil Water Infused waters […]
Vegan Asian Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Sriracha Sauce are healthy, delicious and made with an incredible unique filling!! I’m very excited to share this recipe with you today, mainly because my mind was blown when I took a bite and I immediately fell in love with these lettuce wraps. You might be thinking, is that meat? No, […]