“Fried” Okra
“Fried” Okra~Amanda McClellan~ If you live in the south, friend okra is kind of a way of life, a cultural right, and a beloved side dish. But the deep fried part of the dish, usually drowned in highly refined oils poses an issue since it can add to the waist and...
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Homemade Hummus Homemade anything is always going to trump store bought...usually in flavor but almost always in health! Hummus can be a delicious and easy go to snack when you want something flavorful at the ready. Make up a batch and have at hands reach all week...
read moreQuick & Easy Mexican Chicken and Quinoa Skillet
Chicken and Quinoa Skillet You may only proceed with reading this recipe under the following condition: you are one busy girl! That’s you? Then be my guest, because this recipe is going to end up being your back pocket fav for those nights when you’re...
read moreHomemade Almond Butter
Homemade Almond Butter Homemade nut butter sounds like something right out of page of Little House on the Prairie, but you don’t have to have Ma Ingall’s skills in the kitchen to make this wholesome and nourishing treat. Not only isn’t it as intimidating...
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Pan Roasted Butternut Squash with Red Onion and Turnip We just love a flavorful side. This side is just bursting with flavor thanks to our own Amanda McClellan and her creative kitchen prowess! A simple dinner compliment that's a party for the tastebuds...
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Sweet Potato Salad with Avocado Pesto Potato salad, you either love it, or hate it, there is not much room for the in-between. And those of us trying to steer clear of all the extras in our diet that we don’t need, often end up enjoying it and regretting...
read moreSpanish Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Spanish Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Slaving away in the kitchen for hours on end is the last thing we ladies have time for. BUT we want to give our family healthy food and that all takes sooooo much time, right? Not on our watch. We’re busy gals, too,...
read moreGluten-free Avocado Sweet Potato Brownies
Avocado Sweet Potato Brownies Just when we think we can't love avocado any more, it pops up in these Avocado Sweet Potato Brownies! Their versatility seems endless. Throw in a sweet potato and now you have moist AND rich combined into one delicious...
read moreGluten-free Avocado Sauce Pasta
Gluten-free Avocado Sauce Pasta Aaaand, who doesn’t love pasta? Before I went gluten free, I wanted all the pasta, all the time. But dropping the starchy strings not only help me get rid of years of inflammation in my belly and thighs, it also helped me...
read moreCauli-fredo Sauce
One of my favorite meals at Red Lobster growing up was the crab alfredo…omgoodness, it was pure heaven! But even as a kid I knew this couldn’t be indulged in often as my stomach would be in knots after. I later came to understand that that was due to both...
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