Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo? You know, that Mexican holiday that we all haphazardly celebrate with margaritas and pseudo Mexican food? Well I have a recipe that will freshen up your Cinco de Mayo that is wheat free, gluten free and dairy free. We’re going to use a fish that you may not expect – catfish. But…
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Watermelon Fizz
Nothing tastes more like summer than the taste of fresh watermelon. But have you tried juicing it? Watermelon juice is a great way to soak up the health benefits of this amazing fruit, which provides a nice dose of Vitamins A and C. It’s also very detoxifying, as watermelon is a natural diuretic. For this sparkling…
Get Well Chicken Soup
For those of us that eat meat, the ultimate cure for when you’re not feeling well has to be chicken soup. Very basic in its nature, this homemade remedy is steaming hot and full of vitamins to boost your immune system and get you feeling well again. As a home cook, I always have the ingredients…
Quick and Easy Spinach Frittata
There’s nothing more simple and sophisticated for breakfast and brunch than a simple frittata. This omelette for one is quick, easy and versatile. Follow these simple steps for a tasty way to start your day: Spinach Frittata: serves 1 hungry person 3 cups of fresh spinach 2 eggs 1 tbs olive oil 1/4 shredded cheese…
Pad Thai Inspired Rice (Gluten-Free)
Asian food is a staple in our house. My husband and I have spent a lot of time in China on business, and we love asian flavors. Thai food is one of our favorites, but when we order from a local restaurant we never know how much oil or preservatives are launched into the food….
Crustless Shepherd’s Pie (GF/Paleo)
What do you do when you have a lot of vegetables to use up, some meat, and you want to prep dinner early? Make a casserole. Now that autumn is upon us, it’s the perfect time to start gathering some casserole recipes. This is one of my absolute favorites – it’s simple, easy and the…
Purple Kale Salad with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese
On my recent trip to Colorado, I had an amazing beet salad at an unlikely location- the airport. When we arrived in Denver, we were so hungry that we stopped for some snacks at the closest place to our gate. It happened to be a healthy eating place, and in the refrigerator case they had…
Sweet Corn, Black Bean and Tomato Salad
Fresh flavors combine for this simple summery salad. Use this salad as a salsa and serve with chips, or use as a topping for tacos. Add this salad to chopped lettuce for a taco salad. Lots of possibilities here! This salad will keep very well in your refrigerator, and will continue to marinate as it…
Paleo Banana Bread
Banana bread was a staple baked good growing up in my house. It was always a way to use up bananas that were overripe, and it made a great breakfast on the go or snack for long car rides. This recipe is a Paleo version that eliminates the wheat and sugar of a traditional banana bread….
Homestyle Tomato Pie
Our circumstances shape our food experiences, and how we respond to different foods. Sometimes it’s not until later in life that we discover our favorite foods – our travel and life experience bring us new opportunities to sample each flavor and find our definition of “comfort food”. Growing up in the Midwest, tomato pie was…
Kale & Sweet Potato Nested Eggs
This recipe is pretty quick, healthy and paleo. Makes a great breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner. This recipe serves 1-2. 1 small sweet potato sliced thin 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 cups kale (washed and ripped) 2 eggs Red pepper flakes, salt, pepper. Optional Parmesan cheese to top. ———————- For the potatoes: In a skillet, heat coconut…
The Best 4 Juice Recipes For Summer
Summer’s here, and the time is right – for JUICE. Finally – the cold winter has been melted away by the hot sun – we are on our way to enjoying the endless days of summer heat, and summer fun. Keep yourself balanced this summer by staying hydrated, and by eating nutrient dense foods. Juicing…
Eat Well, Live Well 