Pomegranate Feta Salsa
In the midst of the holidays, it’s not unusual for snacking to get the best of us. But if it’s healthy snacking it doesn’t count, right? Today’s recipe, Pomegranate Feta Salsa, is a favorite. It is a perfect addition to any holiday...
Cheesy Cranberry Quinoa
In our house, we’ve done a good job of cutting back on red meat, which means we’ve been incorporating other sources of protein into our diet. One of our new go-to ingredients is quinoa, a little seed with which you might be familiar. What’s great...
Sadie’s Healthy Dog Snacks
We don’t just worry about people’s health in our house, but our pup Sadie’s health, too! Sadie is an important part of our family, who has been with us for 13 (yes, 13!) years. We’ve always paid attention to what we feed Sadie, with all treats...
Fig & Pistachio Blissful Bites
These Fig and Pistachio Blissful Bites are just that, blissful! They taste like dessert but are so good for you. Great for grab and go breakfast, an afternoon snack and after dinner treat. Make them for guests and they’ll gobble them up! Made with less than 10...
Healthy Granola Bars
Today’s recipe is for Healthy Granola Bars using one of our favorite sweet ingredients…dates! Medjool dates have a natural sweetness and a rich caramel-like taste making them the perfect base for these yummy bars. Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also...
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Trying to eat healthy around the holidays can prove to be difficult. Where do people tend to get lost? It’s in the sea of high calorie and high fat desserts! The constant temptation of treats and goodies seem to be everywhere. The overabundance of goodies...
Baklava Chia Seed Pudding
Have you tried chia seed pudding yet? If not, you must! It’s our favorite way to use the powerhouse seeds. Our Baklava Chia Pudding recipe is so simple and delicious. This guilt-free healthy dish is perfect for breakfast, a midday snack or even dessert. It only...
Tabbouleh (Tabouli)
A quick and easy dish to make, is our version of the traditional Lebanese salad, Tabbouleh (tabouli). The key ingredients found in this salad are the finely chopped parsley (lots of it) and bulgur wheat. We’re loving the fact that we still have a...
Roasted butternut squash soup
As the temperatures begin to drop, make our recipe for roasted butternut squash soup! This soup gives us a warm and cozy feeling. A soup recipe that is so surprisingly healthy, too. Low in calories, super high in flavor and made with only a few ingredients! It’s...
Baked Acorn Squash
An off the charts perfect Fall dish has to be this recipe for Baked Acorn Squash! Baked, roasted, toasted, microwaved, or even puree it to use in soups. With their sweet buttery taste, these beauties are so versatile. Delicious when cooked with savory herbs or...
Turkey Soup
After you have enjoyed your delicious carved turkey, save those bones from the carcass to make a delicious turkey soup. Pair a big bowl of this Turkey Soup with a salad and boom…dinner is served! If you’re like us and have a full weekend of Thanksgiving...
Easy Pumpkin Puree
You probably think making your own pumpkin puree is hard, right? Well, it’s actually very easy to make. Once you’ve made it yourself you’ll never want to go back to the canned version! As we’ve mentioned in many of our blog posts we prefer to use fresh,...
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Nothing says “Fall” more than pumpkin! We love decorating for fall with pumpkin decor and it’s also one of our favorite seasonal vegetables to eat, especially the seeds! Well technically it’s a fruit but you know what we mean. Carving...
Pumpkin Spice Balls
Quick and healthy Pumpkin Spice Balls are little bites of tasty goodness. A combination of healthy oats, pumpkin puree (click here for our Easy Pumpkin Puree recipe), and warm spices including cinnamon and nutmeg that will wake up your taste buds! They are super...
Arakas Kokinistos (Greek Peas)
Arakas Kokinistos (Greek Peas) are sweet and tender peas that have been simmering in a yummy herb and tomato sauce. This recipe falls under the category of lathero, which means cooking vegetables in olive oil, and it doesn’t get any better than that! Peas are normally...
Healthy Snack Board
As we began our heart-healthy journey one of our biggest challenges has been finding heart-healthy snacks. Let’s be honest we all love to snack, whether it’s something crunchy, salty or sweet! Why do we snack? Most of the time it’s because we’re hangry, haven’t...
Baked Apples with Maple Greek Yogurt
Hey everyone, it’s Alexa. I just wanted to share that we are finally getting settled in Atlanta, and are having a great time exploring all the wonderful things this city has to offer. A favorite fall activity we were able to do as a family before leaving Ohio...
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Are you craving a creamy, comforting and healthy soup for dinner tonight? Look no further than this super simple Creamy Mushroom Soup! Now, how can a creamy soup be healthy? Isn’t that kind of soup usually loaded with heavy cream, butter, and whole milk? Yes it...
Garlic Green Beans
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! There are so many great dishes served for Thanksgiving dinner, but unfortunately, not all of them are heart-healthy. The holidays can be a very frustrating time to stick to eating healthy....
Mediterranean Quesadillas
Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner? Try our Mediterranean Quesadillas! It’s the perfect dish for when you have leftover chicken and not a lot of time to start dinner from scratch! Another time-saving option would be using ready-made rotisserie...
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