Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe

Something that I did not expect when going plant based was how I would fall in love with cooking all over again.  Why you ask?  The answer is simple, it's  because we've been forced to try all sorts of new cuisines.  I never thought I would see the day when my husband, the self proclaimed r…

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Crock Pot Chicken Pho Recipe

* This Post Contains Affiliate Links * Being that I live in West Virginia, my choice of exotic and trendy foods is pretty limited.  One of the dishes that's all the rage right now is Pho.  Its a Vietnamese noodle soup, with one of the most interesting flavors your will ever experience.  I've…

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Chipotle Chicken Sausage Skillet with Cauliflower Rice

* This post contains affiliate links * It's Thursday.  It's raining.  I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off (what a horrible expression).  I DO NOT WANT TO COOK.  In fact, I want a hot dog from Sonic. I'm just keeping things real with you here. However, I'm…

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Roasted Parmesan Carrots Recipe

* This Post Contains Affiliate Links * I'm going to be completely transparent with you for a moment.  I really struggle with side dishes.  One pot meals, no problem.  Entrees, all day long.  But side dishes, yeah I have a hard time with them.  Since I've been trying to eat cleaner, I'm f…

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Simple Cabbage Soup Recipe

*This post contains affiliate links* Over the weekend we finally received our first real snow of winter, and I couldn't be more excited!  And with that first snow, you can guarantee that soup is going to be on the menu.  Usually I would go for something like my Perfect Chili Recipe or my Healt…

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Healthy Oven Roasted Chicken Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Dinner

*This Post Contains Affiliate Links* We all lead busy lives.  No one is questioning that.  If we're honest, THAT is what has contributed to the convenience food market more than anything.  I'm no different.  But, things are changing.  We're all becoming more aware of what we are puttin…

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Easy Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe

One thing that I have learned whilst trying to eat healthier is that CAULIFLOWER IS KING!  Seriously!  I have found that it is a brilliant dupe for just about any of lovely carb laden dishes you long to devour during the holidays.  That's why, when I was trying to think of something that would…

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Guilt-Free Sweet Potato Gratin Recipe

*This post Contains Affiliate Links* "It is impossible to eat right during the holidays."  If I have heard this once I have heard it a dozen times since Thanksgiving.  Heck, I have even said it a time or two, but you know what?  That is hog wash!  The reality is you CAN eat amazing food d…

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Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Bowl Recipe

One of the things I have come to love about healthy cooking is the fact that it is so simplistic.  Growing up in Appalachia, cooking always seemed daunting and fussy.  Lots of frying, and gravy, and cheese, and...well...you get it.  However, since I have cleaned up my eating habits, some of my fav…

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Sausage and Herbed Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

It seems like everyone I know is jumping on the clean eating band wagon.  The one thing that keeps coming up in our conversations is how expensive it is.  You can walk into the supermarket and fill a cart full of crap for $50, but that same amount will barely cover the bottom with fresh fruits and…

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