Whether you've been out fighting the Black Friday crowds today, listening to your relatives drone on about politics, or both (Lord help you) one thing is for sure. You deserve a cocktail! If you've got some leftover cranberry sauce hanging out in your fridge, you're in luck! Throw a few scoops of cranberry sauce into your food processor or blender, add a splash of orange juice to thin, and ...
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
A lighter Thanksgiving side with all the candy-sweet flavor of traditional sweet potato casserole! These whipped sweet potatoes are on the table in under 30 minutes, and have no refined sugar, dairy, or butter added! Dicing the sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes allows for a quick cooking time, and boiling garlic in with the potatoes adds a lot of flavor. I used 2 tablespoons of coconut ...
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Leftover Thanksgiving Dressing
Of all the thanksgiving leftovers in our house, the dressing (or stuffing) is definitely gobbled up the fastest. However, it's always fun to try making new recipes out of leftovers, and if your grandmother is anything like mine, she's probably made a few extra Pyrex dishes of dressing "just in case". You can turn those leftovers into a stunning stuffed squash with minimal effort! I've ...
Dairy-Free “Creamed” Kale
It’s your lucky day. I have a delicious, healthy side for all your upcoming holiday meals! This dairy-free “creamed” kale hits all the right notes for holiday gatherings. It is creamy and comforting, with notes of nutmeg and a pinch of spice. Best of all, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating it! If you have a vegan in the family, or are generally trying not to pack on the ...
Easy Homemade Applesauce
I can’t seem to go to the supermarket and leave without apples. I love apples, and eat them almost daily. While I do crave applesauce every once in a while, I’ve never been a huge fan of it. Until now. This recipe for chunky homemade applesauce from Once Upon a Chef caught my eye, and boy, am I glad it did. Peeling and chopping the apples is the hardest part. Once you’ve got them all ...
Martha Stewart’s Carrot Ginger Soup
This gorgeous carrot ginger soup couldn't be easier to make, and it's suprisingly filling! Great for colder weather lunches and dinners. We’re celebrating Halloween by eating this delicious and nutritious carrot ginger soup (with a side of candy, of course!) I can’t believe how simple this dish is to make. It is a beautiful bright orange color and is surprisingly filling. I followed this ...
Nala’s Favorite Whole Wheat Dog Biscuits
Happy Halloween!! This week I whipped up some homemade treats for my pup, Nala. I love this easy, 4-ingredient recipe because it bakes quickly and has no scary additives! I feel great about giving Nala these treats because I know exactly what’s in them. And if you have an insane cookie cutter collection like me, then you can use this one recipe for any holiday you wish. Don't forget ...
Smoked Pumpkin Mac + “Cheese”
Delicious creamy pumpkin pasta without any cheese AND with added fiber? Believe it! I don't know about you, but this time of year I get really fired up about all of the pumpkin products. And then eventually I get burned out on all the pumpkin-y sweets. This creamy mac and "cheese" is a great savory pumpkin option. An full can of fiber-full pumpkin goes into the sauce. The smoked paprika ...
Grab + Go Egg Cups
This is the perfect recipe to prep ahead of a busy week! These cute egg "muffins" take only 30 minutes to prepare and will provide you a healthy, on-the-go breakfast all week! Just reheat them in the microwave and you're on your way. You can use any veggies that you like for this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover cooked vegetables too. Sometimes I make this without the ground ...
Kale, Apple, + Roasted Chickpea Salad with Garlic Tahini Dressing
Now that honeycrisp apples are in season, I've found myself eating this salad way too often. Between the crunchy roasted chickpeas and the chopped apples, this salad has great texture. It's very satisfying as a stand-alone meal, but you can always add sliced chicken if you'd like. My inspiration for this dish came from the minimalist baker's garlicky kale salad with crispy chickpeas. Her ...
