Dairy-Free Simple Strawberry Sorbet Recipe
Frozen treats aren’t typically the first thing on your mind in winter. Neither are strawberries. But winter is when this simple strawberry sorbet was created.…
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Instant Pot Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes are my family’s new favorite potato side dish. We’ve tried all the classics: mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted potatoes, homemade fries. Honestly, it’s…
Potassium-Rich, No-Churn, Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipe | Coconut Milk Free!
“Mom, I’ve had a lot of muscle twitches lately. Why is that?”My kids ask me a lot of health-related questions. Being a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,…
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup Recipe
One thing we’ve tried really hard to do as a family is making plant-based, plant-forward recipes that we all love. A recent discovery is this…
Kid-Friendly Warm, Healthy Winter Salad Recipe
As I scrolled through social media in December, I noticed a common theme. I saw friend after friend posting that they were struggling to eat…
Naturally-Sweetened Sweet Potato Casserole With Maple Syrup
It’s the holiday baking season! Literally my favorite food of the year. I’ve been cooking real food holiday dishes for over a decade now, and…
Grain-Free Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Bites Recipe | Refined Sugar-Free and Kid-Friendly!
How many servings of vegetables do your kids eat on a regular basis? Two? Three on a good day? Do you ever wish you could…
Kid-Friendly Pesto Chicken and Rice Recipe | One-Pot Instant Pot Dinner for Weeknights
It’s certainly the time of year to pull out all the easy strategies like this one-pot Instant Pot dinner that you can prep the night…
Healthy Broccoli Salad Recipe: Seasonal Winter Salad
Are you ready for a healthy, easy side dish that’s full of all those sweet and salty flavors we love? If you have never had…
Easy Instant Pot Bean Soup Recipe
Let’s make an easy, comforting, healthy dinner that is about as budget-friendly as you can get! In Fall and Winter, we crave soup. It’s one…
Roasted Vegetable Recipe: Seasonal Fall Salad with Fresh Herbs
Let’s talk about salads in the fall & winter months. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your roasted veggie recipes while it’s…
Breakfast Ideas Kids Can Make This Summer
It’s summertime! While we adjust to new schedules and fun plans, it’s the perfect time to encourage our kids to develop life skills that are…
Munch More Mushrooms! Feed Your Family Fungi!
Are mushrooms a vegetable? Are they an herb? How do they fit into your culinary categories–as a seasoning, a minor ingredient, a side dish, or…
Instant Pot Turmeric-Spiced Chicken Recipe
This post is from contributing writer Steph Jenkins of Cheapskate Cook. Fall is the perfect time to pull out your Instant Pot for easy, real food recipes. We…
{Series: Those Weird Veggies} Everything You Didn’t Know to Ask About Rutabaga + Scalloped Rutabaga Recipe
This post is a continuation of a series on “Those Weird Veggies.” You can also read about parsnips and kohlrabi. Are you an avid gardener?…
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe
This post is from contributing writer Steph Jenkins of Cheapskate Cook. Fall is the perfect time to make warm, comforting breakfasts. But on school mornings, hot breakfasts are…
Healthy Strategies for Real Food in the Summer
If you can’t stand the heat, how can you stay in the kitchen making real food all summer? It’s a struggle for me every year,…
20 Easy Ways to Eat, Preserve and Freeze Apples – with No Sugar!
Apple season is here! If you can buy in bulk, you’ll want to make lots of healthy recipes PLUS preserve apples for later – read…
Easy Sheet Pan Dinner Your Kids Will Love to Make
Confession time. When it comes to making dinner I’m actually NOT looking for quick hacks in the kitchen. I may be in the minority, but…
Creamy Lentil Coconut Curry Recipe + Easy Ways to use Roasted Vegetables
After a long, hot summer using up those CSA vegetables from our local organic farm, cool weather provides a welcome opportunity to switch strategies. Many…