RUNNER UP AWARD Libby’s “Chic In a Can” Recipe Challenge “I received free samples of Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my…
Roasted Carrot Salad with Charred Scallion-Cilantro Pesto (Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan, GF, Paleo)
Unbelievably Easy Cherry Chia Jam (Refined Sugar Free, Paleo,Vegan)
From the distance I could see the neat rows of bushes and trees. Bright pink raspberries; blood red cherries were like colorful splatters on green canvases. Some were hidden among the leaves, others sat under the heat of the sun – ever so plump and ripe. I walked hurriedly down the path, overtaking the others,…
Thai Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews (GF)
“How are you planning to serve the rice ?” Amie asked as she sniffed the pot of fragrant, yellow rice. I smiled and opened the fridge, pulling out a small Walmart bag. From within the layers of kitchen paper, I proudly lifted out a large pineapple with a hollow core “This is what we will…
4 Ingredient Neapolitan Nice Cream (Sugar Free, Vegan, Paleo, GF, DF)
June 2017 Recipe Redux Challenge: Small Bite Desserts In honor of our 6th birthday, we’re celebrating with cake…or another small bite dessert that fits your fancy. Show us your healthy small bite dessert creation. I could feel heat radiating from my bare neck and arms. The blistering Spanish sun was out glaring over all…
Summer Lemon Curd Cream Cake with Berries (Paleo, GF, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)
3rd Week in Ohio. We decided to make an impromptu trip up to Cedar Point. I love roller coasters. The idea of going to a theme park brought back memories of going to Disneyland with my family. The exhilarating feeling of the wind in your face pushing back your hair; going 100 miles per hour…
The Best Skinny Lemon Curd (Paleo, GF, Oil-Free)
“When life gives you lemons, make Lemonade” Just another one of those “let’s be positive!” phrases, I thought to myself the first time I heard it. Rather ironically however, this phrase has really stuck with me over the years, especially this week. Zoe and I just started the first week of our internship in Ohio. We were…
How to Make the Perfect Tropical Mocktail
After being in Ohio for a little longer than a week, I have been impressed by just how green everything is. We came here just at the perfect time of the year. I was even more impressed by the abundance of summer fruits we saw as we walked around the grocery stores – cantaloupes, watermelon,…
Your Favorite Guilt Free Almond Joy Scones (Vegan, Paleo, GF, Oil-Free)
I looked over and watched as she reached out to grab a square of chocolate from the opened package lying on the table. I heard the ruffling of the foil wrapper, as I noticed a half-eaten Lindt chocolate bar underneath. I smiled and shook my head slightly. I loved my mum for many reasons—and this was…
Secret to the Best Asian Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, GF, Oil-Free)
As the waiter approached our finely decorated table, I gasped in wonder as she set a large suckling roast pig right in the center of our table. Like any traditional Chinese banquet, the first course of the dinner was always slices of crispy pork skin crackling over a layer of tender meat. The contrast of salty…
Tahini Free, Oil Free Hummus: Avocado Hummus and Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus
Tahini-free, Low-Fat, Nutritious Hummus in just minutes! Creamy, Decadent Avocado Hummus. Copycat Sabra Hummus Pine Nut Hummus. April 2017 Recipe Redux Challenge: Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we’re challenging ReDux members to show how they reduce food waste. Whatever you would normally toss, use it up. Share tips…