Coconut Curried Pumpkin with Cinnamon Rice {vegan}

by | Nov 6, 2014 | Recipes

by Aimee M y local farm stand closed for the season on Monday, leaving nothing behind save for a few wisps of straw and dried corn husks. Driving by that day, I saw them tossing pumpkins with abandon into the back of a wagon. The season was over...

Great Healthy No-Added-Sugar Breakfasts

by | Nov 6, 2014 | Recipes

Halloween may be behind us, but we’d bet that lots of people are having all-candy breakfasts this week. The occasional candy bar aside, there are definite health issues with an all-sugar diet. One way to keep total intake in check is...

A Very Simple Salmon Burger Recipe

by | Nov 3, 2014 | Recipes

We wanted moist, flavorful salmon burgers that tasted foremost like salmon and that could be made in advance and cooked up for a quick and delicious dinner. Many salmon burger recipes use canned salmon, but since the salmon is the star of this...

Radishized Guacamole Recipe

by | Nov 3, 2014 | Recipes

Guacamole, of course, almost always has garlic. It needs this pungent kick. But the kick need not come from garlic. Here, we’re using radishes instead, which give a great taste and beautiful color. Radishized Guacamole 1 avocado 4 radishes 1...

Curried Cauliflower Paleo “Rice” Recipe

by | Nov 3, 2014 | Recipes

In the Paleo and Primal worlds, it’s common to use cauliflower as a rice substitution. You’ll need a food processor to process the cauliflower into something resembling rice. This recipe adds curry powder, garlic, and onions for a nice twist....
Best Weight Loss Program

Best Weight Loss Program

by | Oct 31, 2014 | SKFitLife

In my line of work, I hear about the scale, weight, etc. on a daily basis. Pictures are worth a thousand words and until you see something like a 23 pound weight difference with very little visual difference, it is hard to wrap your head around “stop chasing...

Popcorn Cranberries and Almond Bars

by | Oct 31, 2014 | Recipes

In the last few days, I have tried to make healthy recipes. Many people, when they are nervous, stop eating, but I’m the opposite. In this situations, I have a great desire to eat snacks, and often they are not the healthiest option. So I prefer to...

squash toasts with ricotta and cider vinegar

by | Oct 31, 2014 | Recipes

Lest you operate under the idea that when I go in the kitchen to work on a new recipe, adorable forest creatures gather around, bringing me my whisks and measuring cups, tiny birds whisper in my ear all the right seasoning notes and then, when I...

Holy Guacamole! 3 Easy, Vegan Guacamole Recipes

by | Oct 31, 2014 | Recipes

 The coolest Aunt in the world (yep, that’s right, my Aunt Cathy) commented on one of my posts the other day and asked if I had any guacamole recipes.  What she didn’t know was that I’ve been working on a spicy pineapple guac recipe for...

MUSTARD ROASTED NEW POTATOES

by | Oct 29, 2014 | Recipes

I’d really like to tell you about these Mustard Roasted New Potatoes, but I have a really really good excuse for keeping this post short.   See… I’m practicing my booty dance moves around my apartment.  I just ate two, frozen, unfrosted...

The Best Pumpkin Pizza

by | Oct 29, 2014 | Recipes

Pumpkin, apples, and sage come together in this fall-inspired pizza. Get Recipe! Serious Eats: Recipes This Recipe Was Taken From: Serious Eats: A Comprehensive Guide to Making and Eating Delicious Food Wherever You...

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

by | Oct 29, 2014 | Recipes

This tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup is an easy weeknight dinner with minimal prep and minimal mess. What could be better?   Halloween is just around the corner. Which means kids will be clamoring to don their costumes and hit the...

Sweet Potato, Feta and Arugula Salad

by | Oct 29, 2014 | Recipes

This recipe came to be simply because I was hungry and did not feel like cooking. So, I scoured our fridge for leftovers and came up with this delicious sweet potato salad. It was quick enough for a busy day, but hearty enough to keep me full until...