These biscuits might be my family's new obsession...they are so tasty good! They are almost like a much better (and better for you) version of those Red Lobster biscuits everyone has probably had at one time or another. And they are so quick and easy to make as well. What's not to love!? :)
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (with sugar!)
In case you're attending any "cookie exchange" parties this year or just want to switch things up from the typical holiday sugar cookie cut outs...I have a recipe for you. This is an oldie, but goodie that I have been making for many years. They do contain refined white sugar (gasp!), which means they don't follow our real food rules to a T. But,…
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake with Easy Whipped Cream Frosting
This whole wheat chocolate cake recipe is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to make a cake from scratch without spending days in the kitchen or having the end result look like it was decorated by a 4-year-old. Earlier this year my daughter asked me if I could “write” Happy Birthday on top of …
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Quiche with a Super Easy Whole-Wheat Crust (+ a Video!)
My girls love to help me make this recipe. My 5-yr-old can practically mix and pat out the crust all by herself (if she can do it so can you!) while my 2-yr-old happily stirs the egg mixture. We decided to make our quiche half ham and cheese and half goat cheese and tomato the …
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Shortcut Chocolate Pecan Pie
When making a new recipe I like to see how many steps I can skip without negatively impacting the end result. This pie is a perfect example of not only skipping a few steps, which I’ve deemed as unnecessary :), but also substituting (most of) the refined ingredients for whole ones. I replaced the white …
Simple Mustard Vinaigrette
Making your own homemade salad dressings can actually be fairly simple, and the taste is far superior to the store bought stuff. Plus most packaged salad dressings are full of unnecessary additives (including refined sweeteners) that you would never cook with at home...so this is a great place to start when it comes to making the switch to real food. Below is a super…
PB&J Smoothie (yes, you read that right!)
This PB&J smoothie is the best invention for kids since the original PB&J!! Get ready to hear them slurping up every last drop through their straws.
Unstuffed Pasta Florentine
We used to love making many different varieties of stuffed pasta shells, but now that we've gone the whole-grain route, I just cannot (easily) find jumbo whole-wheat shells in order to make all of our old favorites. So instead of giving up those yummy one-dish meals, I have just decided "unstuffed" dinners may be the way to go. I am excited to share this…
Fluffy Applesauce Waffle Recipe
When I told my 10-year-old I was going to call this the Fluffy Applesauce Waffle Recipe she said "I think you should name them Best. Waffles. Ever!"
Tomatillo Salsa
We often serve this tomatillo salsa with pork carnitas tacos. Yum!
Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs
For the first time ever I decided to experiment with 5-spice powder in this Asian short ribs recipe. And what better way to incorporate this flavor than in the crock pot! In case you haven't heard me say it before - I LOVE making everything from soups to stocks to beans to dinners in my crock pot. Preparing a delicious and nutritious meal in…
Traditional Hummus
Hummus is an incredibly versatile dish that can be used as a spread on crackers, in a wrap, on a sandwich, or as a dip for veggies and pretzels. I am so thankful that both of my girls like it because it is the perfect way for me to ensure they’re getting protein at lunchtime. …
Roasted Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
This is a super easy one-dish meal that gets gobbled up quickly at my house. My younger daughter is rather picky about what veggies she'll eat, but she loves Brussels sprouts - go figure. So this is a go-to weeknight meal for us, and I love to sometimes pair it with wild rice on the side.
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Whole-Wheat Blueberry Scones
If you're even remotely a fan of muffins and biscuits, then you're gonna love these Whole-Wheat Blueberry Scones. And they're not just for breakfast - we've been eating these for snacks, and I've been putting them in my kids' lunches - the possibilities are endless!
No Sugar Green Tomato Relish (Can or Freeze)
I’ve been waiting all year to have fresh red tomatoes in my backyard, but this green tomato relish recipe is SO incredibly delicious that I didn’t even think twice about plucking some off the vines before they could even ripen. I occasionally get obsessed with certain recipes, and my friends – this is one of …
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The Easiest Spinach Lasagna
Okay, so I admit it. Frozen spinach is super convenient to use in recipes, but I can sometimes taste the difference between frozen and fresh (and I don't mean in a good way). So I was pleasantly surprised when I recently tried mixing it directly into the cheesy goodness of this Spinach Lasagna dish and seriously could not taste any frozen flavors AT ALL.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Making spaghetti sauce from scratch is surprisingly easy, and not surprisingly, delicious (especially if made with locally grown or homegrown tomatoes). While this dish takes a little bit of time to prepare, it takes very little skill. I recommend to double (or even triple) this recipe for lots of leftovers with little additional effort. The …
Chopped Salad
I'm so excited to share my new favorite salad with you! This is one of those meals that you keep thinking about for days.
Southern Potato Salad (without mayo!)
I am on yet another quest to replace mayonnaise in a classic recipe. As I've explained before, store bought mayo isn't exactly real food (and making mayo from scratch isn't exactly my cup of tea). Plus not everyone is a mayonnaise lover anyway, so just in time for your 4th of July BBQ, here is my (non-mayo) Southern Potato Salad recipe that is just…
Chocolate Sauce
This is a super easy chocolate sauce that can be used to top homemade ice cream or a chocolate torte.
Asian Salmon Cakes
Fish cakes are one of my favorite ways to eat seafood, especially when said seafood is leftover. I used to think fish the next day was just not very appetizing (i.e. too fishy!), but then one day I turned our leftovers into fish cakes, and I have never looked back. Today I am sharing Asian-inspired salmon cakes that can be made into large cakes…
Whipped Cream
It's easy to make homemade whipped cream, which is great atop desserts, fruit, or waffles for a treat.
Make Ahead Smoothies (2 Ways)
Sure throwing a few ingredients in a blender to make a smoothie doesn't take long, but on a busy weekday morning we all know...every minute counts! And after trying out this make ahead method of bagging (or bottling) up smoothie ingredients myself, I can attest that it really does make a difference. Even in the afternoons when the girls get home from school, I…
How to Make an Apple Sandwich
In case you’ve seen these apple sandwiches around, but have no idea how to make them…this is for you! First, you’ll need… Required Supplies: An apple (of course!) Some nut or seed butter like peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter Large knife, small table knife, and cutting board Small round cookie cutter (I got …
Spaghetti Casserole! (a makeover for your spaghetti)
If your family loves spaghetti, then get ready for this one! Spaghetti Casserole is a kicked up version of your old favorite with the addition of some different yummy cheeses and whole-wheat breadcrumbs on top.
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Super Easy Alfredo Sauce
In just minutes you can easily make this restaurant quality Alfredo sauce at home. And let’s not forget, unlike what we’ve been told for many years, we shouldn’t be afraid of these “good fats.” So don’t waste any time giving this tasty and inexpensive sauce a try poured over some whole-grain noodles and lots of …
Chicken Marsala Pasta
This is another recipe that’s been a family favorite of ours for years. In fact, we like the sauce so much we now make enough to go over an entire pasta dish instead of just pouring it over chicken (how Marsala sauce is traditionally served). And this dish is also versatile so feel free to …
The Best Okra I’ve Ever Had!
Okay, confession time. I thought I hated okra. That may be partially true because I do hate the gooey mess of okra, but thanks to my good friend Amy with Greenbrier Farms, I was introduced to a whole new kind of okra recipe that makes it crispy and dry and deeeelicious.
Easy Kale, Sausage and White Bean Soup
I've got a "one dish" meal for you today that can be ready in no time at all! So warm up with this flavorful kale, sausage and white bean soup before the spring weather is here to stay.
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
The key to making killer chicken noodle soup is homemade stock. And in case you aren’t aware – it takes a little time to make homemade stock, but it is super easy! There are a few different methods for making chicken stock from scratch. You can use a whole raw chicken, bones from a chicken …
Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits
These biscuits are simply a slightly altered version of the original whole-wheat biscuit recipe that I posted a few months ago. Instead of using regular milk you use buttermilk and also add some cheese. It is that simple. And delicious I might add. These biscuits also freeze very nicely in a big zip lock bag …
BLT Chicken Lettuce Cups
I've got a new recipe for you that is so easy and so good, AND it's a great way to get a reluctant family member to eat their lettuce. :) My family scarfed down these BLT Chicken Lettuce Cups, and I loved how it took no time to make (or clean up).
Whole-Wheat Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe truly doesn’t take much more time than it would to make the highly processed macaroni out of a blue box. Don’t expect the same flavor as the factory made stuff though because it actually tastes SOOO much better. And of course this recipe is also much better for you with only a few …
Chicken and Cheese Tostadas
This dish is super easy to throw together, and it's definitely a crowd pleaser. Who doesn't love Mexican food? I don't think it's a secret that our family is a BIG fan and almost once a week we are sure to enjoy some south of the border fare like homemade refried beans, taco salad, pork carnitas, flank steak fajitas, vegetable quesadillas, homemade tortillas, or…
Oatmeal
I actually don’t even like oatmeal, but it’s a very easy “real food” meal that both of my daughters happen to LOVE. They love it so much that my 1st grader takes oatmeal to school as her snack every single day and my preschooler sometimes takes it as part of her lunch (in a Thermos …
Pumpkin Cheesecake (+ Other Holiday Recipes)
I don't know about you, but I've personally never been a fan of pumpkin pie (is anyone really?), but I do LOVE some pumpkin cheesecake. I think this is such a great update to the traditional dessert we've all seen year after year, and with the pecan crust you can easily accommodate any gluten-free guests you might be entertaining.
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