Buffalo-Chicken Celery Sticks These stuffed celery sticks, packed with zesty Buffalo chicken and tangy blue cheese, make a perfect low-carb game-day snack. The kick of flavor from tangy Buffalo sauce is tempered by creamy Neufchâtel (reduced-fat cream cheese), but you can cut back if the hot sauce is too much for sensitive palates. Drizzle a [...]
Grilled Prosciutto Peaches We love these salty-sweet grilled peaches anytime the fruit is in season. Stuffed with goat cheese and honey, they work as a side, appetizer, or even dessert. Ingredients: 2 ounces soft goat cheese (optional: feta cheese) 2 large ripe peaches, halved and pitted 4 thin slices prosciutto Preheat grill to medium. Spoon [...]
How to Make Sweet Potato Skins with Guacamole Top crispy sweet potato skins with guacamole for a healthy take on classic potato skins in this easy crowd-pleasing recipe. Ingredients: Potato Skins 4 small sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese Guacamole & Toppings 1 ripe avocado [...]
ZESTY ZUCCHINI FRITTERS INGREDIENTS 2 cups grated zucchini (one medium sized zucchini) 1/2 small onion finely diced 1 large egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Salt and Pepper Olive oil *You could add garlic or herbs for some extra flavor- Serves 6 DIRECTIONS To make these zucchini patties, grate the zucchini, [...]
Crunchy Donut Apples A yummy and delicious kid snack that’s great for breakfast or when you need a boost of energy as a quick afternoon snack. It's a great healthy fun project to do with your kiddos. Let them have fun and make their own food Picasso!!! Ingredients 12 oz. cream cheese, softened, cut into thirds [...]
Celery Root Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 6 (about 3 pounds) medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced Salt 1 (about 1 1/4 pounds) large celery root, peeled and diced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided 1 cup heavy cream, divided Freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large, heavy-bottomed pot add enough water to completely cover the [...]
Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash 3-Ingredient Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash Recipe 1 Spaghetti Squash (medium size) 1/2 – 1 cup pasta sauce (adjust according to preference) 1/2 – 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) (adjust according to preference) Salt & Pepper (to taste) Optional: fresh garlic, fresh chopped basil leaves, dried oregano or Italian seasoning Preheat oven to 375 [...]
SUPER SIMPLE NACHOS Ingredients: 2 medium Gala apples (Fuji or Granny Smith would be delicious as well) 1/4 cup strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries 2-3 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional-drizzle your favorite peanut butter) 2-3 tablespoons granola 2-3 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional chopped walnuts) 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil Directions: Start by slicing the [...]
A fresh, simple dip that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes! This Cowboy Caviar makes a great side dish for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is a great way to use up your summer produce! INGREDIENTS 3 Roma tomatoes , seeds removed, diced 2 ripe avocados diced 1 15 oz can black [...]
The Benefits of Meal Planning Meal planning is a vital part of eating a healthy diet and there are many benefits of meal planning. Even if you’re a healthy eating veteran, I’d highly encourage you to take half an hour a week to meal plan healthy meals for your family that week. There are many benefits [...]
