Muffins are a sweet treat that makes a welcome addition to any meal, or wonderful on its own as a snack or quick breakfast. It's also a sneaky way to get some more healthy fruit into your diet! Muffins are also super easy to make. For two of these recipes, you don't even need a mixer. Here are easy recipes for three of my favorite muffins, with both regular and gluten-free versions included Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to make healthy, yummy turkey meatballs
Love meatballs and pasta, but your waistline doesn't? Here’s a lighter version of this classic meal that the whole family will love -- turkey meatballs! This is one of my favorite dishes. Not only are turkey meatballs delicious and easy to prepare, they're also low in calories, low in fat, and high in protein. At 62 calories and 7.2 g of protein per meatball (not including sauce), it’s a Continue Reading
3 easy homemade holiday food gifts
I enjoy making homemade food presents for Christmas. Even if we're giving other gifts, we still usually include a treat we've made as well. It's become a tradition for us. Sure, you can buy plenty of food gifts in stores. But when you make them yourself, it's special. It's made with love! And not only that, but when YOU make it then YOU have control over the ingredients. As a mostly "clean" Continue Reading
VIDEO: How to pick strawberries, plus three scrumptious strawberry recipes
Strawberry season is finally here! I love going to pick strawberries at a u-pick farm here in central North Carolina, McAdams Farm. Last weekend I went there to get the first of this year's crop. Fortunately, they'd survived the recent freeze. The berries were so plentiful, I didn't have go more than 5 or 6 feet down the row to fill up my basket. And they are sweet and delicious! If you Continue Reading
Easy Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe
Here's a recipe that's perfect for Superbowl Sunday or any occasion you have a group of hungry family or friends to feed, but don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen -- Crockpot Shredded Barbecue Chicken! Not only is it delicious and super EASY, it's also low in calories and high in protein! At about 127 calories and 17 g of protein per serving (not including bread), it's a no-guilt Continue Reading
Easy one-pot ‘comfort food’ meals to warm your winter
If winter's chill has you craving hot, hearty comfort food, here are some easy meal recipes to warm your body and soul. Chicken Pot Pie Vegetable Beef Soup Crock Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Chicken and Brown Rice Soup Crock Pot Beef Ragout (beef stew) Roasted Baby Potatoes The following muffins and biscuits pair well with the above. Regular and gluten-free Continue Reading
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