Fried Cauliflower Rice

This is my spin on fried rice but using cauliflower rice.   It’s full of flavor and is something the whole family can enjoy.  The best part – it can be made Whole30 compliant!  Enjoy!   Cauliflower Fried Rice Makes 4-6 servings   Ingredients: 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped … Continue reading Fried Cauliflower Rice

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

  No reason to buy salad dressing with a million different ingredients you can't pronounce when you can make your own.  This is an easy, delicious dressing to accompany any salad of your choice.  It would especially pare well with a Southwestern or Taco Salad. Ingredients 1 cup of packed cilantro 2 cups of extra virgin olive … Continue reading Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Sweet Potato and Kale Lentil Stew

  Looking for a hardy, vegan dish to warm you up this winter?  This is the stew for you!  This stew uses red lentils which are loaded in protein, iron, fiber and anti-oxidants.  The red lentils make the stew incredibly hardy....you won't be missing meat in this dish!  The sweet potatoes and carrots provide a subtle … Continue reading Sweet Potato and Kale Lentil Stew

Coconut Curry with Cauliflower Rice (Paleo, Vegan options)

    Weeknights are busy for my family.  Trying to fit in time to cook something quick, easy, and healthy can be a challenge.  This recipe has become a weekly staple in my home since developing it.  Not only is it easy, delicious, and healthy but it is also cheap to make! This vegetable dense meal … Continue reading Coconut Curry with Cauliflower Rice (Paleo, Vegan options)

Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

  If you have a garden filled with red-ripe tomatoes, here is a recipe that will help put them to good use!  In this salsa, we roast tomatoes, tomatillos (they look like green tomatoes), jalepenos, and garlic to really amp up their natural flavors.  This salsa is incredibly easy to create.  Be an awesome guest … Continue reading Roasted Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa

Avocado Salad

It's avocado season and I am noticing some great deals in the grocery stores.  Time to stock up on my all time favorite!  If you are wanting to make something different than guacamole with those delicious avocados, here it the perfect solution! My father is from Cuba and came to America right before the revolution … Continue reading Avocado Salad

“World Famous” Guacamole

Guacamole is my favorite!  Not only is it super easy to make, but it is incredibly healthy.  Avocados are one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat!  They are virtually the only fruit with monounsaturated fats (aka, the good fats!) and they are cholesterol free.  Research show they can actually help lower cholesterol.  They are … Continue reading “World Famous” Guacamole

Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

  Warm, straight out of the oven Chocolate Chip Cookies are a personal favorite of mine.  Dark, gooey chocolate...chewy on the inside...I am drooling just thinking about it!  Good thing I just baked a batch of these delicious Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies! These cookies are perfect for those that need to adhere to a gluten … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paleo Pizza Crust

Pizza has to be the ultimate comfort food.  It is definitely one of my family's favorites!  Unfortunately, a lot of people (such as myself) are unable to enjoy pizza due to digestive issues associated with gluten and other grains.  Some just feel better over all avoiding gluten or grains in their diets.  Others are trying to avoid … Continue reading Paleo Pizza Crust

Sunshine Vinaigrette

I don't know about you guys, but I am craving some major warmth and sunshine.  Winter in the Midwest has been absolutely brutal this year.  It's March 4th and we are still experiencing below freezing temps and snow.  OVER IT!   Here is a delicious dressing that will bring some sunshine to your life while … Continue reading Sunshine Vinaigrette