where healthy meets happy
I love it when I find out that something I love, something that I’m already incorporating into our regular routine, is good for us. So much of the journey over the last few years has taken getting used to. And so much of it is still a battle with my family – like tonight’s veggie [...]
I’m pretty sure I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t like ranch dressing. It is so good. I used to dip everything in it…french fries, vegetables, even chips…and I LOVED it on salads. In fact, I’m pretty sure I ate french fries with ranch dressing for lunch every day in high school. So when [...]
Avocados are a staple around here. I love them sliced up with a little sea salt, but my favorite is probably everyone’s favorite – guacamole. Here’s my favorite recipe. Ingredients: 6 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded 1 large garlic clove minced 1 small tomatoe diced 1/2 a yellow onion diced (you can also use red) 2 [...]
We generally eat our fruit bare or with a little sprinkle of stevia (so good on berries), but I frequently use this recipe for entertaining. The kids really like it and dips are always fun for get togethers. There are a few variations for this one so taste test as you go. Ingredients: 1 cup [...]
This is my absolute favorite chili. It’s loaded with veggies and it includes one of my favorite cooking ingredients – red wine! Try this one out for a tailgate or girls night in. Ingredients: 1 diced green pepper 1 diced red pepper 1 diced yellow onion 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons of expeller pressed [...]
