Easy Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes (Chocolate Almond Vegan Cupcakes)

For Day 20 of the“A Dessert a Day ‘Til Christmas 2021″ series, I’m resharing an easy vegan chocolate cupcakes recipe that my friend Serena created. Enjoy! My baby, no scratch that, my big kid turned four this week! Four! Where has the time gone? It is one of those parenting mysteries that I can’t figure out, but … Read More

Healthy Homemade Granola Bar Recipe

I love Halloween. The fun costumes, the trick or treating and the festivities make it a fantastic holiday for kids of all ages. That is why I created this healthy homemade granola bar recipe. It is a simple treat to prepare and is low in sugar. (Not to be a killjoy, but what I don’t … Read More

Easy Recipe for Pasta With Pesto

Pesto Pasta Without Cream Recipe (An Easy, Healthy Pasta Recipe)

Since “pesto recipe” is currently one of the top recipe searches, I want to reshare this easy pesto pasta without cream recipe. My former food writer, Serena Norr, who specializes in healthy recipes created homemade pesto for this dish. Enjoy! I made a homemade pesto with whole-wheat pasta, kale, and tomatoes. This easy pesto can … Read More

Healthy Whole Grain Stuffing Recipe

I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is almost here! This is definitely one of my favorite holidays where my family and I can enjoy some of our favorite foods – ranging from sweet to savory delicacies. Not just an eating fest, I also think that Thanksgiving is an incredible time to slow down and really savor … Read More

Almond Butter Dip

Snack Healthy: 6 Quick and Easy Options

For better or for worse, my daughter is a huge snacker. I often hear her say: “I’m hungry” in between meals. I am also a big snacker and I believe that snacking helps to calm hunger in between meals so that you don’t overeat. Snacking can also be a great way to get a hearty … Read More

Chicken soup recipe to warm the soul

There is nothing better than a cup of warm chicken soup in the winter. It soothes the soul after braving the elements in the bitter cold and heals the body when you’re sick. I also love how simple it is to make chicken soup, which I didn’t realize until I tried a recipe passed down … Read More

(Healthier) Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

*Kimberly’s note: Serena gave me a container of the cookies to sample. These crumbs were all that was left over! Kudos to Serena for getting my kids to gobble up cookies containing “cold-milled organic flax seeds”! Tis’ the season for good cheer, giving and a whole lot of eating. I love this time of year … Read More

Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe That Is Easy to Make

Homemade Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe That Is Easy to Make

We love apples in my family. They are a go-to snack that my daughter loves thanks to their sweetness. I also love that they are packed with Vitamin C and dietary fiber. That is why I’m sharing this homemade unsweetened applesauce recipe. In addition to being quick and healthy, apples are also extremely versatile to cook … Read More

The Best Healthy Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe That Is Easy to Make

Now that my family has expanded, I am really trying to streamline the cooking process by making one-pot meals and dishes that can last for a few days. One meal that pleases both my picky toddler and also satisfies my husband is my healthy ground turkey lasagna recipe. Of course, being that I try to … Read More

Serena’s Pancake Recipe

What do you do when you think that you have a package of your favorite pancake mix on hand…only to discover that it is missing from your cabinet?  Well, this situation recently happened to me. Instead of trading in my preferred weekend breakfast option for just another bowl of cereal, I rolled up my sleeves … Read More