Simple, Nutritious Gluten Free & Dairy Free Recipes
Some days it’s just a “meatball-kinda-day”! The other day was one of those days for me! I can’t say I eat meatballs very often… actually it’s probably been since the Turkey Ricotta Meatballs I made last summer since I’ve had them, but every now and then I get a mad meatball craving, and because I
It’s Easter weekend already? Seriously where does the time go these days?! I was doing some brainstorming to decide what type of recipe I could do for this Easter inspired post, and I got some great suggestions on Facebook (thanks everyone!). I decided to go with the carrot cake idea! I’m not really sure what
Peach. Pie. Fudge. Need I say more? Didn’t think so, but I will anyways! I was thinking it has been far too long since my last fudge post (you may remember the oh so delicious Eatmore Fudge Squares) which was extremely popular, so it was time for another one! This fudge is totally different yet
The hubby and I have been eating tons of salmon lately as part of our 12-week fit challenge (which, by the way is almost over already!! Holy smokes that went by quick!!), and I’ve been trying to flavor it up many different ways to keep it exciting! One of my favorites is the Ginger Soy
I have a double whammy for you today! Since last Wednesday’s ‘What I Ate’ post I have had tons of comments and questions about the protein nut butter cups I have as my last snack of the day! They seemed to have peaked quite a bit of interest… and as they should, they are DELICIOUS!
First, let’s all just pause for a moment and take in the sheer beauty of that salad…(yup, here I ago again referring to food as beautiful…but seriously, such a pretty little salad!!) I unfortunately don’t get to buy Ahi tuna often, for a couple of reasons; it’s hard to get (here in the Alberta prairies),
Mmm cornbread, there’s just something about it that is so warm and comforting! I can’t say I eat cornbread regularly, but I’ve had it on a few occasions at restaurants, and am always reminded of how delicious it is!! There is a restaurant here in Edmonton called The Sugarbowl, and surprisingly, unlike the name suggests,
Jerk chicken…tacos. Yes, I know, not the most likely combination! I’m pretty much combining two totally different cuisines with this one.. but seriously people, trust me, it SO works! Jerk chicken is always amazing. When the hubby and I were in Costa Rica a few years ago, we stayed in this little town called Peurto
Happy Sunday everyone! Today I have another wonderfully simple, super delicious, and clean, wholesome, healthy recipe for you! Last year was when I really first got into the “make your own ‘Larabars’” frenzy. Who knew it could be so simple to put together your own clean eating energy bars at home with some varying
This meal came about as a spur-of-the-moment, I-need-to-make-something-with-my-leftovers kind of thing. Casseroles are honestly great for that. They are a perfect one-dish meal where you can get creative and throw in anything you like to make one delicious dish! I had some leftover chicken breast, and some quinoa that I needed to cook up. Instead of
So last Saturday I had a little bit of a cooking/baking extravaganza.. and it was awesome! Since the hubby and I have been doing our 12-week Fit Challenge, I haven’t really had the change to bake all that much, and I was really starting to miss it! Saturdays are the day I have my “bonus meal”,
Do you have 10 minutes to make a delicious lunch or dinner? If the answer is yes, then this is a recipe for you! 10 minutes is all this beautiful, colorful, super nutritious rice bowl took me to whip up the other week! I also would like to introduce you to my new love
We all love to do it! Go to a restaurant.. sit down, relax, not have to worry about the cooking or the cleaning! Unfortunately, when it comes to eating healthy and dining out… the two don’t really often go together! However, that being said… it CAN be done, or at least attempted! Here are some
Mmm… Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream. This totally brings back memories of Sunday afternoons when I was younger, after a yummy lunch the family would always have a little dessert, and that wonderful combination made an appearance more than once! These days, apple pie and ice cream definitely aren’t a common occurrence in
I made this egg scramble for dinner the other night… yup, that’s right, I had it for dinner! Who says eggs have to be only a breakfast thing?! This was a delicious, filling, hearty, and super nutritious dinner, and I guarantee if you had had it for dinner too, you would totally agree with me!
I completely forgot about this recipe! I made it quite a while ago and stumbled across it while looking through my endless albums of food pictures! I usually wouldn’t post this because I took the pictures in unnatural lighting and am not really all that happy with the quality.. BUT, in lieu of Valentine’s Day
I have to admit, when I first saw the whole ‘zucchini pasta’ thing, I was skeptical… very skeptical. Could that really taste good?? As good as actual pasta tastes?? Well my friends, why yes, yes it does. I was soooo super impressed with how amazingly delicious and surprisingly filling this dish ended up being! Not
By now I’m sure you know that I am a big fan of salads! In fact, it was only a couple weeks ago that I did a Fave Five Friday on delicious, bright, healthy salads! I made this salad on a whim – it was a sort of spur-of-the-moment, what-do-I-have-in-my-fridge kind of thing! I often
Last weekend my Mom and I had a date day, and we decided to head over to one of our city farmers markets to stock up on some delicious, local, healthy, organic food! I love visiting the farmers market for many reasons. The atmosphere is always bustling with happy people, proud to be shopping at
Mmm.. remember girl scout thin mint cookies? Crunchy, crispy, chocolaty, minty… delicious! Yep, I had a few in my day, and I’m pretty sure they are still around… I just can’t say I’ve had one in a long time! That’s why, when I came across this recipe; a cookie, that tasted like a thin mint, but
So today I’m going to tell you exactly what I get when I go grocery shopping…well, not exactly, BUT I’ve compiled every food that is almost always in my fridge or pantry (and if it’s not, I’m on my way to the store to get more!). I eat all of these foods on a regular basis,
Well gee! It’s about time I got a dessert up on the blog!! I’m sorry it’s taken me so long – but of course, as most of you know, the Hubby and I are now entering Week 4 of our 12-Week Challenge (holy moly! I can’t believe how fast it’s going by already!!), so we
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday so far! Sunday is definitely one of my favorite days of the week. It’s almost always a relaxing day to take it easy, finish up some odds and ends, and take time to visualize the week ahead. Sometimes I have a family gathering, other times the
It’s a double whammy today!! Two recipes in one delicious dish! Of course, you can make the fish and the fries and enjoy them together, like I did, or separately! I’m going to keep this post simple and to the point! This meal was the lovely lunch I had yesterday. It was super easy
We are going on Day 11 of the 12-week challenge! Almost two weeks into it! I know, I know, that’s only like 16.6% of the way…not that I’m counting!! But, I must say I am already starting to feel stronger and leaner, and my dear Hubby has lost over 5 lbs already! Way to go
The hubby and I are just about a full week into our challenge and we managed to survive Ukrainian Christmas!! It was very tough to say no to the perogies, cabbage rolls, and other delicious Ukrainian dishes, but we stayed strong and stuck to our plan! We even passed on the homemade cake pops and
Yay! The first few days of the challenge have gone wonderfully thus far! Justin and I made a big grocery trip this week and stocked up on everything we needed. I’ll admit, the bill was pretty hefty BUT this food will last us at least a month, and we will save money on NOT eating
Merry Christmas Eve Day! This is probably my favorite day of the Christmas season. Growing up we always had our big Christmas celebration (opening presents, going to the church service, snacking away on delicious food, caroling, etc.) on Christmas Eve then took it easy and lounged around the house on the 25th! If you
A Little Prelude: Ok, so I have to be honest, not all things that are attempted in the “Kitch” turn out as hoped. Yup, I’ll admit it, I have a failure now and then…. “le sigh”. Pumpkin pie was not my initial idea for this post, I was thinking pumpkin, but I attempted some cream
I’ve been on a major sweet potato kick lately – I’ve been making sweet potato for salads, mashed sweet potato, putting it as a side, or just eating it by itself! This root vegetable is just so delicious, and super healthy too! Not only are they inexpensive which is a bonus, they are high in
Nothing screams Christmas treats more to me than gingerbread, and gingersnaps, and the whole taste and smell of gingerbread goodness!! I was trying to think of how I could make a treat/snack that had this amazing flavor yet wasn’t full of refined sugars, flours, or other junky ingredients. Then it came to me… BLISS BALLS!
Of course diet has A LOT to do with weight, and wether you are losing it, gaining it, or maintaining it! However, there are other contributors that have a big impact on weight as well! Do any of these apply to you?? 1. Stress When the body is under stress the adrenal glands produce hormones
Whew! That was a busy weekend indeed! Sometimes, as much as I try and hope to plan things out ahead of time for the blog, it just doesn’t work out – so last night I was scrambling a bit thinking OK what can I make that’s easy, cheap, quick, meatless, and delicious for today’s post
I bet you never thought you would see rich, decadent, chocolate cupcakes on a Nutritionists’ blog. I did it! I created healthy, delicious, don’t-feel-too-guilty-about-eating-these cupcakes, and I made them festive too, perfect for the Christmas season! There’s a secret about these melt in your mouth, rich cupcakes, they are made with a typical pantry ingredient
Shockingly I am somewhat new to the world of spaghetti squash! I can’t say I have it a lot, and I have no idea why!! It’s so delicious, and such a perfect pasta substitute! I ate this for dinner last night, and I have to say – my serving of 1 cup of spaghetti
This sandwich reminds me of a chicken salad or egg salad sandwich; it has a rich, creamy texture, and is very filling, BUT it’s vegetarian and can be dairy free (if there is no parmesan in the pesto you choose)! The avocado mixed with the mashed chickpeas creates a creamy-like texture, which is a much
This Friday I’m changing it up a little! I am not posting delicious food or recipes, instead I wanted to share my five favorite tools for helping you reach your weight loss goals, or helping to maintain a healthy weight. These are things I recommend to my clients, my friends and family, and use myself on
“Mmmmmm… they totally taste like Eatmore Bars!!” said my hubby, and the name was born. Healthy ‘Eatmore’ Fudge Squares, because that describes them perfectly. A chewy, yet crunchy, sweet, chocolaty bottom, topped with a rich, fudgey (is that a word?!), decadent, chocolaty layer, cut into a perfect little four bite square. YUM. This recipe is
Fried rice is always a delicious and filling dish.. but not always the healthiest. Most often, it is overloaded with sodium, high in fat and calories, and made with refined white rice.. booooo! This fried rice recipe is adapted from the Clean Eating Magazine. This magazine is always a great read. Recently a friend,
This was not originally going to be today’s Meatless Monday recipe as I was planning on something different, but yesterday the hubby and I were running around doing errands, it was freezing cold and we both simultaneously said “I’m craving chili!!” …and thus, the plans were changed! We also made a quick stop at Ikea
