This perfect healthier pecan bar replaces the traditional corn syrup and refined sugars with maple syrup. In creating this recipe, I wanted to keep the balance of sweet, gooey, crunchy and nutty of a traditional pecan bar and not compromise on the flavor or texture. Substituting maple syrup for the corn syrup and refined white… Continue reading Healthier Maple Pecan Bars
Category: Gluten Free
The Best Cauliflower Burger
Riced Cauliflower is everywhere, in bags to stir fry and in pizza crust. Though I haven’t seen cauliflower patties in the market so I decided to create a recipe for a riced cauliflower burger. Often I like to serve veggie burgers in place of meat. These are easy to make, come together quickly and are… Continue reading The Best Cauliflower Burger
Quick and Easy Zucchini Noodles Primavera
This dish a a favorite as it is easy to make, is versatile and uses any vegetables you may have on hand. I like to make a batch of Pomodoro Sauce or pesto and top the noodles with a sauce, but you don’t have to, it is flavorful on its own. This week I… Continue reading Quick and Easy Zucchini Noodles Primavera
Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait
This healthy, quick and easy, no cook breakfast, snack or dessert is perfect for supercharging your day. Made with nutrient rich chia seeds, this delicious parfait is packed with fiber, protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Chia seeds are a superfood, simply put, they are beneficial to your health and well-being. The secret to this Chocolate… Continue reading Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait
Summer Berry Crisp
Is it a crisp, crumble, cobbler or buckle? How can you tell the difference? Here is a guide to identifying the difference between these delicious desserts. All consist of baked fruit that are combined with similar fillings and flavor. What makes these dishes different are the toppings used and the overall structure of the dessert.… Continue reading Summer Berry Crisp
No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars (Paleo + Vegan + GF)
These layered, No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars are so easy to make. They come together in a few minutes and are positively decadent. Just one bar is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but it is hard to stop at one! To make these bars, start with the Base Layer. Simply combine almond butter,… Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars (Paleo + Vegan + GF)
Sheet Pan Chickpea and Fennel Stew
This delicious chickpea and fennel stew is the ultimate Greek inspired comfort food and offers a hearty vegan option if you are looking to take a day off of meat, fish or dairy. Not only is this stew easy to prepare, but it’s such a simple way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Everything… Continue reading Sheet Pan Chickpea and Fennel Stew
Pesto Poppers
Pesto Poppers are one of my favorite vegetables to make. They come together quickly, are a wonderful snack, an impressive appetizer or a nice side dish and the filling options are endless. For this recipe, I filled mini sweet peppers with a basil pesto. The poppers and pesto take only a few minutes to prep… Continue reading Pesto Poppers