Category: Gluten Free

There’s been a lot of recipe testing around here as we head into Fall. Amongst the few failures, a perfectly easy, delicious, true superfood (real food) smoothie emerged. Never tried a green smoothie? They are a  great, easy way to get more of the good stuff in. It’s the perfect go-to food, especially on busy […]

Honey-Sweet Tea Cocktails It’s Seattle Seafair weekend. A great excuse for a cocktail recipe on a healthy food blog? I think so. Sometimes being healthy means enjoying the sweet pleasures in life- like a perfectly crafted cocktail while floating on Lake Washington’s beautiful waters this weekend. You won’t find any high-fructose corn syrup pre-made mixer […]

  Wild salmon. It’s all the rage if you’re into eating healthy. Which, duh. Otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this now, would you? It’s got great omega 3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation all over your body and cooks quickly, making it a perfect weeknight meal. But eating it over and over again the same […]

Grilled Fish Taco Lettuce Wraps I have moments sometimes, as all people who love food do, where I am so perfectly happy and enjoying my food that a tiny little smile slowly appears as I eat. Most times, I don’t even know I’m doing it. Embarrassing, yes. Especially when other people notice it. But anytime […]

Seriously, 5 minutes. That’s all you need for this healthy little dish. You get your veggies in, earn yourself some extra time, and have a great snack for the next few days. Easy-peasy and a snap to prepare if you know what I mean. What more can you want?  Inspired by one of my favorite […]

Chopped Greek Salad It’s time for another Q&A session, this one with a more practical twist. Q: So many clients and readers have been asking me lately what I eat for lunch or nights where I get home too late to do any sort of cooking. While I try to make all my recipes quick, […]

I’ve got one big super bowl (for Superbowl weekend, obviously) today. My most favorite chili recipe, and a little sneak peak of one of the recipes from The Simply Real Health Cookbook: Easy Real Food Recipes for a Healthy Life, Made Simple. This. Save this right now. Trust me. Poblano Quinoa Chicken Chili, coming in hot. Maybe […]

  The following recipe is a sneak peak of one of the recipes from the upcoming Simply Real Health Cookbook- easy, delicious recipes for a healthy life, made simple! Order your copy here.  So, a few of you guys have asked for more recipes with meat involved. It’s funny- I used to never really eat that […]

A quick little post, just to share this great Tuscan White Bean Stew recipe I made on Sunday. The taste is delicious and well worth making. Bring on that January snow! Tuscan White Bean Stew Recipe: Ingredients: 2 TB olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1-2 small carrots, cut into 1/4 in dice 6-7 small […]

So, these are pretty much my favorite thing this time {and anytime} of year: Spiced Maple Pecans. Why? You can use them in or with so many things-  so it’s a very efficient use of your time in the kitchen, and a lot better for you that rounds and rounds of baking cookies this time of […]

Ok,  let’s start with a little disclaimer: yes, I do know Butternut Squash Soup is the most overdone and overused fall recipe out there.  But when a soup rocks your world like it did mine this past week, I thought it would be selfish not to share. I guess I should give you all some […]

Happy Halloween! The season of sweets and desserts is about to kick off this weekend, and it wont be long before treats of all kinds will be everywhere for the holiday season. For some, sugar is a big trigger food- meaning the more you eat it, the more you want it. While I am a […]