A recipe roundup of the internet’s Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes. From varying cooking methods to types of ingredients, this post has it all! Let’s dive into the world’s finest turkey this holiday season! Looking for the ultimate BEST Thanksgiving Turkey recipe? You’re in the right spot! Turkey can be oddly stressful for so many of …
Step up your holiday feasts with homemade Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce! Sweetened with pure maple syrup and spiced up with cinnamon, orange zest and bourbon, this cranberry sauce recipe only takes about 10 minutes to make and is ultra flavorful!
A healthy vegetarian meal plan for the week of November 1, 2020. This nutrient-dense plant-based meal plan includes options for vegan and gluten-free eaters.
Happy Halloween!
What are you up to? Me? I’m having a small gathering of individuals over for a potluck…it’s a bring-your-own-burrito (or burrito bowl) ingredients sort of thing. With costumes. And adult games. Gotta do what you gotta do to keep life interesting these days, am I right?
In case you’re looking for a last-minute healthy dessert for Halloween, check out my Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! They have all the trappings of fall, are ultra gooey, yet are a better-for-you option 😉
On the menu this week: Vegan Pumpkin Curry, Rustic Minestrone Soup with Rice and Kale, Quick and Easy Vegan Pho, Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Chipotle Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Enchilada Casserole, and Israeli Power Salad.
Enjoy!
xo
Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork and Apples is a quick healthy shredded pork recipe with just a few ingredients. Recipe includes crock pot option.
Healthy Green Bean Casserole made dairy-free and gluten-free is a marvelously flavorful side dish perfect for any gathering! This healthier green bean casserole recipe is fun to assemble and is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Keto, low-carb, creamy and delicious!
Kimchi Fried Rice is a marvelously flavorful Korean-inspired dish. Chopped kimchi and gochujang bring so much flavor to this vibrant side.
4-Ingredient Banana Waffles made with coconut flour are grain-free, dairy-free, oil-free, easy to make, and a paleo healthy breakfast.
A healthy vegetarian meal plan for the week of October 25, 2020. Print the grocery list and get a head start on meal prep for the week!
Heyooo!
How was your week?
We’ve been ramping up for the holidays, whipping up all the side dishes and desserts! In fact, we just had our first Friendsgiving last night!
Oh, and in case you missed it, I posted a tutorial on How to Make Chocolate Bars AND a Keto Mug Cookie this week. One’s a super fun project, the other is a quick, delicious fix!
On this week’s healthy meal plan: Roasted Vegetable Stacked Enchiladas, Butternut Squash Leek Soup, Instant Pot Minestrone Soup, Slow Cooker Black Bean Ragout on Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice and Sweet Potato Kale Salad, and Easy Sesame Noodles.
Enjoy!
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper With Rice – a dairy-free, healthier version of classic Hamburger Helper for an amazingly filling dinner.
When I was a kid, I had the metabolism of a wolverine. Protein, carb and fat-rich meals that stick to your ribcage like Lasagna, Tuna Noodle Casserole, and Hamburger Helper were some of my favorites because I was guaranteed to feel full after those dinners – a rare occasion indeed.
And Hamburger Helper? The relationship was fiery.
There’s something very nostalgic about a childhood meal and most of us begin craving comfort foods in the fall and winter when the weather gets chilly.
Or in my case, all the time. Girl loves to feel FULL!
Enter: Homemade Hamburger Helper.
What is Hamburger Helper?:
Most of you are already very familiar, but in case you’ve never tried it, Hamburger Helper is a beefy noodle dish in a creamy seasoned sauce, resulting in a dinner that just sticks straight to your ribcage. It is DELICIOUS.
In order to make iconic Hamburger Helper at home using ingredients that sit well with me, I took many liberties so that I could create a meal I felt good serving both myself and others. This is how it goes..
How This Recipe Differs From Traditional Hamburger Helper:
- First and foremost, there is no pasta involved. I swapped it out for rice.
- The recipe is entirely dairy-free, but you can easily use milk/cream and/or cheese (see Recipe Adaptations) section below.
- Made in an Instant Pot! Traditionally, my parents made hamburger helper on the stove top, and sometimes finished it off in the oven with more cheese. This recipe requires almost zero effort, hovering, minimal cleanup, and is so QUICK and easy!
Now that you have some background information and know how we’re firing out Version 2.0, lets dive into more details..
Maple Glazed Baked Salmon makes for a nutritious, quick and easy healthy dinner recipe! Only a few basic ingredients are needed to make this sweet and crispy salmon come to life! Serve it to friends and family for a lovely evening in.
For me, the fall is all about fuzzy socks, oversized sweaters, and maple EVERYTHING!
In fact, fall is what inspired me to make this maple-glazed salmon recipe. I receive a great amount of enjoyment out of combining sweet and savory flavors to create ultra palatable meals, and this easy dinner recipe is exactly that – scrumptious!
The salmon turns out nice and crispy, yet moist and tender, with a nice balance of herby, savory flavors with that delectable maple glaze.
The best part? It’s quick and easy to prepare, yet appears fancy!
If you tried my Crispy Honey-Glazed Salmon Recipe from a few years ago, you’ll absolutely love the maple version just as much!
Keto Mug Cookie made with 5 ingredients in under 3 minutes! This easy single-serve low-carb cookie recipe is mouth-wateringly delicious and a great option when you want a sweet treat
How to Make Chocolate with just a few ingredients. This post includes everything you need to know about making dark chocolate bars as well as milk chocolate (and everything in between). The recipe is vegan, paleo, and includes options for various sweeteners.
Creamy Cauliflower Casserole made with just a handful of basic ingredients is a delicious low-carb side dish for all your feasts and gatherings!
A healthy plant-based meal plan for the week of October 17, 2020. Whip up these delicious and nutritious dinner recipes to make meal prep for the week easy peasy!
Halfway through October and where has all the time gone?!
As we dive deeper into fall and holiday season, I would LOVE to know the types of recipes you all are looking for.
I assume healthy side dishes, luscious desserts, Instant Pot/slow cooker recipes? Feel free to drop a comment and let me know anything you would like! Feel free to be as specific as you want.
Those Healthy Apple Muffins I posted last week have been a HUGE hit! If you haven’t had a chance to bake a batch yet, I suggest it! They’re basically ALL THE FALL in one love muff 😉
For meal prep this week: Vegan Meatballs, Creamy Vegan Tortilla Soup, Black Bean Enchiladas, Thai Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Cauliflower Pumpkin Fettucini Alfredo, and Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette.
Enjoy!
xo
An easy tutorial on How to Roast Green Beans. All you need is a few ingredients to make this delicious, healthy side dish happen! Roasted green beans are a marvelous side to any meal, and the process is quick and easy!
This post includes everything you need to know about baking green beans in the oven as well as nutrition information and health benefits of green beans.
True story: green beans were the only vegetable I ate from ages 0 to 14 (once I hit my teenage years, I incorporated romaine lettuce 😉 ) and they continue to please me greatly.
Roasted green beans are an incredibly easy side dish to whip up any night of the week and serve with literally anything. Roasting green beans in the oven is my favorite way of cooking them because it results in that golden-brown flavor.
There are few flavors in this world that are better than golden-brown, am I right??
Well, I’m here to give you the easiest green beans recipe known to mankind. My guess is you and your family will LOVE it!