Almond Chicken Soup!
November is here, and brings with it a little nip in the air! Warm up with this hearty fall soup, chock full of every healthy macronutrient! That’s why I love this soup…its a meal in a cup. Chicken is your lean protein, yams and kale are your complex carbohydrates, and almond butter is added at […]
Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes!
It is our tradition over Thanksgiving and Christmas to crack out the pumpkin pancake recipes! Of course, our traditional recipes are full of sugar. The homemade buttermilk syrup on top is TO DIE FOR, but the recipe starts with 1 cup of refined sugar, and 1/4 cup corn syrup! Eeeek! I watched the documentary Fed […]
Perfect Fall Side Dish ~ Chili Lime Yams!
I had these chili lime yams at Nature’s Fare in Kelowna not too long ago, and I couldn’t resist making some of my own. They make a fabulous side dish and last in the refrigerator a few days. They pair nicely with grilled chicken or salmon, and can even be sliced up cold over a […]
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins There’s that moment when the air turns. A little bit “crisper” out, we say. It may not be cool enough yet to wear our leggings, boots and sweaters, but there’s no harm in cracking out the pumpkin recipes! The great thing about this recipe is that it can be so versatile to […]
Healthy Protein Eatmore Bars
I have an Eatmore Bar memory. Indulge me: When I was 10 years old, my mother took us girls to stay at her friends house in Vancouver for the weekend. Before heading to Stanley Park to walk the trails, we had stopped at a near by convenience store and been allowed to choose a bagful […]
Paleo Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
These Healthy Pumpkin Cookies are a fall treat that embodies the flavors of the season while keeping your wellness goals in check. They are perfect for indulging without the guilt. So, whip up a batch, brew a cup of tea, and savor the tastes of autumn in every bite. I hate to be the one […]
BBQ Mediterranean Chicken Packets!
Ahhh summer BBQ season is in full swing! This simple recipe requires little prep and because you cook it in foil…there’s no clean up! My kind of dinner. In a bowl combine: 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 large chicken breasts, cubed Drizzle […]
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Let me begin by saying that this is a fabulous recipe! The dressing that you pour over the lettuce wraps is so good I could DRINK the stuff! I’m not even kidding. I adapted the sauce from Whitewater Cooks…keeping it a bit cleaner by leaving out a few ingredients but it was still divine. This […]
Mango Chicken Cabbage Salad!
Mango Chicken Cabbage Salad It was 4:30pm and I was in a panic because I didn’t have a plan for dinner tonight! Looking in the fridge, I saw cabbage, mango, and defrosted chicken. I googled those three ingredients and a few good looking dishes popped up. I took the base for one, the dressing […]
Coconut Raspberry Lime Popscicles
I like a nice cold treat just as much as the next gal 😉 Here is a frozen delight that you can sink your teeth into, guilt free! This recipe couldn’t be easier! Recipe: (yields 3 bars) Blend together for coconut layer: 1/2 banana 1/2 can reduced fat coconut milk (for a creamier bar, use full […]