Kale & Sun-dried Tomato Penne

You’ll love this quick and easy pasta, bursting with flavor from hearty kale and sun-dried tomatoes. While simple, this recipe is too good not to share. If you’re looking for more ways to use kale in a discrete way, you’ve found the right recipe.

Diet Friendly Smoothies

Diet season is in full swing as we begin 2016! Aren't you excited!? Well if you are dreading it, but made a resolution for better health hopefully these yummy smoothie recipes will give you some motivation. 

5 Days of Healthy Christmas Recipes

With all the holiday parties happening and the big Christmas dinner feast quickly approaching, we often think of it as a time where overindulgence always wins and healthy options are no where to be found. Here are some recipes to "healthify" your next holiday meal. 

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Guest Contributor: Kelly Jones

Cranberry sauce from the can is unfortunately full of preservatives and sugar - adding to the holiday "bulge". The good news is the homemade version is easy and bursting with flavor. My dear friend Kelly has been gracious enough to share her homemade cranberry sauce recipe with us for the holidays.

Shrimp Spinach Artichoke Dip

Have you ever tried a spinach dip you didn’t like!? This one that will have you scrapping the bowl clean . Get your spatula ready to make a double batch, one for that upcoming party and the other for yourself – you won’t want to share!

Citrus Boost Smoothie

Take a swig of this recipe to get your vitamin C and boost your immune system.  Jammed pack with citrus fruit, this one will help you stay free from the cold going around the office.

Candied Sweet Potato Bites

Here is another one of my sweet potato favorites. Roasted until crispy with a sweet spiced glaze, you can’t go wrong with these Candied Sweet Potato Bites.

Skinny Broccoli Tortellini Salad

This dish makes a great appetizer. Pasta salads full of deliciousness are the best. The BEST! This Skinny Broccoli Tortellini Salad has been on the top of my list for years, and now I’m sharing it with you.

What's so great about Apple Cider Vinegar?

Do you have a bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in your pantry? Ever use it as a medicine?

Product Review: Brad's Raw Crunchy Kale

 

I have been waiting impatiently on a sale to try Brad’s Raw Crunchy Kale and was surprisingly disappointed. I don’t like to post negative reviews, but also don’t like to see people waste their money.  

Everyday Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

This is the balsamic vinaigrette I make for my salad everyday. I don't know how, but I haven't gotten sick of it yet. It's quick and simple (four ingredients). When I have more time or for a special occasion, I make a more complex version of this (post coming soon), but here is the simple version that is full of flavor. Great for when you are on the go.

To help you along, here is my FIRST (here goes!) how-to video to help you make this amazing dressing. Let me know what you think, friends!

 

Fall Veggie Pizza

Are you in the mood for a pizza? Fall vegetables? How about a Fall Veggie Pizza? Well good because that’s what is in store here. My Fall Veggie Pizza is loaded with butternut squash and kale, this is a great way to get your veggies, while also enjoying an American favorite. Fall is all about comfort food, getting into the season of giving and many times that means sharing food with friends and family. Right? This Fall Veggie Pizza is great for serving to guests. My (unbiased, not paid, I promise) taste testers gave me two thumbs up on this one.

Classy Quesadilla

Cheesy goodness between two pieces of bread, the adult grilled cheese if you will, who doesn’t love a quesadilla? Usually not the poster child for health, but sometimes they boast redeeming qualities… sometimes. Many menus offer a veggie quesadilla or a side of fresh salsa to make it seem healthy, but usually they still end up greasy, normally filled with meat and cheese, right? That's where the Classy Quesadilla comes in. This recipe transforms this street food into a healthier and yes, classier meal. Maybe you’ll even eat it with a knife and fork (haha).

Kale Tips & Tricks

Kale is a unique leafy green that people seem to either love or hate. I hope you are reading this because you love kale or you are ready to give it a second chance. In my clean eating adventures I’ve had a great experience with kale, and now I want to share some of what I’ve discovered with you. In case you missed the memo, Kale is also full of nutrients...

Kale and Beet Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Kale can stir up mixed emotions, people either love it, hate it, or as I say - haven’t had it prepared well yet. Here is your chance to try it in a flavorful combo with beets, carrots, pecans, cranberries and feta. I’ll explain how to turn your kale from dry and gritty to soft and chewable in simple steps.