Simplicity is key when it comes to preparing holiday meals. I like to have a few dishes that require little to nothing in preparation. This Pecan Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes checks that box. It’s extremely simple to make, but classic and delicious! Serve these scrumptious…
Full Disclaimer: no candy is truly healthy, unless fruit counts. 😉 But there is a spectrum of course. First things first are the main ingredients to avoid: gelatin, dairy, food coloring/artificial dyes, and high fructose corn syrup. Let’s go over the first one: gelatin. Gelatin…
Any Chex Mix lovers out there?! When I was younger it was one of my favorite snacks so I had to recreate it and make a healthy Chex mix. Growing up I was the typical 90’s kid. I had a Dear Diary, Walkman, Tamagotchi, and…
It’s almost Halloween and that means kids (and adults too) will be over indulging in sugary sweets. Why not make the sweet treats healthier for us? Just as delicious and decadent, but with better ingredients. Of course these Peanut Butter Date Bars don’t have to be…
The health of our gut impacts the health of our entire bodies. As someone who’s suffered their share of gut issues, I incorporate gut healing foods and drinks daily to make sure it’s balanced. Of course eating a plant-based diet is first and foremost at…
The saying often goes the “secret’s in the sauce”. This recipe is no exception! Well, all in the batter, that is! Here in the South, Chick- fil-a has a cult-like following. Of course the reason for everyone’s addiction isn’t the chicken (let’s be real, no…
Times are weird, y’all! I feel like I’ve been living in the twilight zone and don’t think I’m the only one. Stress and anxiety have been running high for months. The uncertainty with our country, the world, economy, and our health is causing quite a…
If you dine out in many southern restaurants chances are you’ll find grits on the menu. While this porridge like breakfast is a southern staple, it actually gets its origins from the Native American Muskogee tribe. The tribe would use a stone mill to grind…
If you’re from the South chances are you’ve eaten collards a time or two. These green leafy vegetables are a staple in southern cuisine. Heck, they’re so revered in the South that they’ve been designated the state vegetable of South Carolina! However, my only complaint…
I’ve fallen off the wagon lately for posting recipes regularly, but that is all going to change, starting now and with this delicious recipe for Lemon Roasted Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts! I’ve been making some version of this recipe for years actually so it seemed…
