Happy birthday to you! OK, so maybe it’s not your birthday, but it’s somebody’s birthday somewhere, so there’s a good reason right there to immediately bake a batch of these chocolate cupcakes smothered with homemade chocolate frosting. And when you have your first decadent bite, you just might drop the rest of your cupcake when […]

Hi guys! Sorry about taking last week off of blogging. I was in Boston on a little vacation with some of my friends from college. We had an unbelievable time baking cookies (new recipe coming soon), exploring the North End, running around Southie, and laughing until we couldn’t anymore. Life is good! I’ll have a […]

Just when I thought red pasta couldn’t get any better, I discovered the magic that is roasted red peppers. Creamy, velvety, savory, and subtly sweet, it makes the perfect flavor companion to vegan parmesan and fresh herbs in this 10-ingredient Vegan and Gluten Free pasta. The magic starts with sautéed shallot and garlic to give the sauce a robust and subtly sweet base. […]

The day I found out that it was possible to make paleo “cheese”cake, was a happy day  SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE! Past couple of weeks have been exhilarating, so many things going on that its sometimes hard at night to wind down and actually go to sleep! I already told you that I wrote a Dutch […]

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this salad. So. Crazy. Good. I keep going back to it because it’s crisp, refreshing, and flavorful (with an added protein boost from the beans!) And I love how fast it comes together. The red wine vinegar-oregano dressing is made in under a minute, then […]

You know you do it. You mix up some cookies. You try to be good. But ultimately, you’re there for the dough. You know it’s a little bit dangerous (raw eggs!!!) but one bite isn’t gonna kill you, right? And do you really know anyone who has ever gotten sick from eating cookie dough? So… […]

Holy cold front, Batman! Where has my lovely spring weather gone to? The other day it was reaching 90+ degrees F. and then suddenly the winds blew through and now it’s a whopping 59 degrees F! Well, at least it was a perfect day to cook up some nice warm tortilla soup – just in […]

These are some more chocolate fudge zucchini brownies: And here are some healthy chocolate zucchini brownies after they’ve met me: Hey, where’d they all go??  Healthy Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (100g) 1/3 cup applesauce (80g) 1 cup plus 2 tbsp water (270g) 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp flaxmeal (18g) 1/2 cup […]

This Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup came out so good!  The flavors are diverse and rich and my husband loves it.  There is something I have to tell you about Ed.  He puts saltine crackers in every soup or chowder that he sees.  No question or thought – he just adds the saltines.  So, anyway, […]

Turmeric is fast becoming a popular remedy for just about everything that ails you. It is particularly powerful as a wintertime cold and flu remedy. I have added some to just about every meal I have put together. It is excellent to treat stiff joints and arthritis as well. Turmeric in milk is a great […]

So I’ve been trying this thing called “eating healthy” over the past week and have been on the hunt for healthy CHOCOLATE recipes. I just can’t give up my sweet tooth. I blame my grandpa. I found a recipe for healthy chocolate muffins that I think you will adore. Especially for less than 100 calories. […]

Here are 9 3 ingredient frozen smoothie guide condensed into one photo for easy reference! Use this as a guide to make-ahead smoothie packs – so handy to have in the freezer to just dump into a blender, and plus, it’s built-in ice! This guide is based on the Buzzfeed 8 Healthy Smoothies With 3 Ingredients article which I’ve been keeping […]

This has become my favorite crock pot soup. It is rich and hearty while being healthy. You will love the complex flavor of this soup and it is even better the next day! Slow Cooker Beef and Cabbage Soup 1 lb. of Ground Beef (85/15 or 90/10) 1 red onion diced 1/2 cup of diced […]

You have no idea how big a deal this is for me. So as you may have heard, I’m a food writer. I love food a whole heck of a lot. The experience of eating can bring me endless joy. I will happily traverse the glove for tagine. Delicata squash is a miracle. I have […]

Save calories AND money! Enjoy a delicious pumpkin spice frappuccino at home without the huge price tag and without all the calories, fat, and refined sugar. How many pumpkin recipes can Sally make in the month of August? I don’t care what time of the year it is – I enjoy pumpkin all year long! I […]

Meant to restore acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to the body’s organs and glands, this recipe was adapted from the book, Hungry for Change.  Included in this recipe, are superfoods that are packed with antioxidants and aid with flushing toxins and subsequently, fat from the body. Flush the Fat Away Vegetable Soup Yields: 8 servings | Serving […]

Fall is the perfect season for a detox. When the season changes from summer to fall our body transitions from a faster metabolism to a slower one in order to save energy to get though the long winter. A fall detox is special because you want to cleanse the toxins that slow down your body and make […]

That’s it, I’m officially a fan of Mexican food! I don’t know if it’s the mixture of cilantro and veggies, the tortillas, or all the gooey cheese, but I’m hooked! It all started when a new Mexican food cart started appearing in the corner around where I live. I passed by there a few times […]

This soup recipe tastes so rich and creamy, you’d never know it’s low in calories and fat. Well,relatively low when you compare it to other cream-based soup recipes. We’re having soup weather in St. Louis now, so it was time to make a pot of this deliciousness. Brackenthebox and Rachel made this for us when we […]

If I were to speculate, I’ve probably eaten around 250 pop tarts in my lifetime. And not the kind with the baby zebra on the box with no sugar added, whole fruit, wheat crust and no frosting. WHO EATS A POP TART SANS FROSTING? That’s what I wanna know. No, the kind I consumed were […]

Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake Bites (48 cals)These pint-size morsels taste decadent enough to satisfy even the strongest sweet tooth in just one bite.Frozen Peanut Butter Cups (82 cals)With just three ingredients and five minutes of prep time, this recipe is sure to become a dessert staple in your house.Summer Frozen Fruit Bars (36)Try cooling off with one of these […]

Healthy Reese’s Fudge — a soft and fudgy peanut butter fudge filling with a decadent and rich chocolate shell…  you’d never know these cubes of deliciousness are low in sugar, high in fiber and packed with protein! Okay, so…..  I’m officially done with my junior year in college!   I was technically done with the semester on Sunday, […]

Flush the fat away with these drinks that will have you on your way to a slim trim body in no time. You CAN eat the ingredients used in each drink if you so choose, but they are mainly there for the taste. Drink 8 ounces before each meal 3 times a day for 10 days […]

I’m going to share a secret with you.  I really love veggie sushi.  Like, really.  If I could eat tofu and avocado rolls morning, noon, and night I probably would… but I don’t out of fear of growing tired of sushi… because, then what? I’ve been making sushi rolls at home for some time now, but this week […]

I’ll admit I don’t always eat a “perfect” healthy diet. Especially in December, filled with so many holiday parties and family gatherings, it’s not uncommon for a few too many drinks and way too many Christmas cookies to sneak their way into my life. Not to mention the homemade chocolate fudge, the bourbon pecan pie, and the […]

If you’re tired of kitchen cleanup this tasty foil baked salmon recipe is for you. Cooking salmon in the oven is already easy enough. But with this method, you’ll completely eliminate the need for cleanup and the time to cook a side for your salmon. This foil baked salmon recipe takes care of everything in one shot. Oh, […]

It had been a long time since I had vegetable soup from a can, then several months ago I was sick and was craving it. I tried it and couldn’t even finish half of it, not because I wasn’t feeling well but because it just tasted off. Finally I’ve gotten around to trying it homemade […]