This would make a Brussels Sprouts LOVER out of ANYONE! I cut the ends off my brussels sprouts, and peeled away any outside leaves. Then, I sliced them very thin. You could use a knuckle buster (grater) if you wanted, but I prefer slicing THEM instead of my knuckles. In a saute pan, melt about 2 Tablespoons of Coconut oil, (Olive oil if you don't have coconut) and then saute your brussels sprouts. It's OK if they get a little brown - they're better that way. Before removing t

Well folks, that warm weather we had over the weekend was great. However, the little bit of snow on the ground today lets us know that winter is still here, present, and accounted for. I present to you today, my Minestrone recipe, for your cold weather days' enjoyment. I INGREDIENTS: 4 strips of bacon, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces, preferably organic, uncured, and nitrate free 1/2 large onion, diced 3 carrots, diced 3 stalks of celery, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cans of cho

See, I'm not ALL about health food. Tonight was Food-For-The-Soul night, aka Friday Night. This is my version of a Mexican Pizza. It was a tad bit more labor intensive than I like my Friday night dinners to be, but well worth it. I liked this option because while it DOES have cheese on it - it is minimal. We tend to minimize it if possible. While there were multiple components to this, if you work well in your kitchen, you can knock this out in a short period of time. I had a

Yum. Perfect for a cold Sunday night - with leftovers for the week. INGREDIENTS: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 1/2 tsp. arrowroot (or cornstarch) Pinch of salt Olive Oil 1 medium onion - diced 2 ribs celery - chopped 1 bell pepper - chopped (I used a yellow one) 2 tsp. crushed garlic 1 TBS. Cumin 1 1/2 tsp. Oregano 1 tsp. ground Chipotle Pepper 1/2 tsp. fennel seed 1 1/2 TBS - 2 TBS. Flour - (I used Better Batter All Purpose Gluten free flour)

Once again, veggies were the focus with dinner. This was a really tasty way to brighten up a blend: I steamed a variety of veggies: Red onion, carrots, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. Once they were fork tender, I tossed them in a vinaigrette of: sliced Kalamata olives sundried tomatoes 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice 1 Tablespoon of red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon of Oregano crushed red pepper salt and pepper 1/4 cup of olive oil. I sprinkled just a touch of parmesan cheese on be

This lite salad reminds me a little of a Chicken Caesar Salad - but a little easier to pull off, and a little healthier. For the salad: Butter or Bibb Lettuce Jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks Pomegranite seeds *Shaved Parmesan - this is really the least healthy ingredient so use sparingly. Sliced onion - optional Grilled or Pan-seared Chicken Breast - Organic/Free-Range For the dressing: 2 1/2 TBS Organic Coconut Milk 2 Tbs Olive Oil 1 tsp honey 1 scallion, finely chop

HERSHEY'S Chocolate SyrupI INGREDIENTS HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP; CORN SYRUP; WATER; COCOA; SUGAR; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE); SALT; MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES; XANTHAN GUM; POLYSORBATE 60; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR Nothing says WINTER like a nice cold cup of cocoa. For you Mom's out there who are still using Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, please note the very FIRST ingredient listed: High Fructose Corn Syrup - a very dangerous ingredient. I'm going to

Just call me QUEEN of the One-Pot-Meal. Seriously though - for anyone who is cooking for one or two, a one-dish meal can be the solution to many problems. As a single parent - getting something nutritious, tasty, and quick, with minimal clean-up is the name of the game. It would seem I have been in "Asian" food-mood lately. It is quite easy to pull off if you have on hand the necessary components. Those would be: Soy Sauce, or Tamari if you prefer wheat-free as I do. Ginger.

Need a new soup recipe to keep you warm and cozy? INGREDIENTS: 4 cups of Chicken Stock 1/2 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced, (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup fresh Almond Butter 8 oz. of boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small bite-size pieces 1 cup Kale, rinsed and finely chopped 2 Tablespoons ginger, minced 2 Tablespoons of Lime Juice Salt and Pepper DIRECTIONS: 1) Combine the stock, onion, garlic, ginger, and sweet potato in stockp

This is a great 'recipe' to have when you need to throw something together quickly. INGREDIENTS: Coconut Oil Onions - large slices 2 Sausages - I use GF Chicken Sausage 1 TBS. chopped garlic 1 can organic beans - I generally use Navy or Cannelini Kale - 4 -6 leaves depending on size, chopped small Cherry Tomatoes - sliced in half - a handful 2 TBS. Sherry Vinegar Crushed Red Chili Flakes Salt and Pepper DIRECTIONS: Drain and rinse beans and place in a small pot, cover with wa