Grains

20 April, 2015

Clean Version Star Crunch Cookies (Only 6 Ingredients)

Oh, Little Debbie, how I miss you.  It has been sooo long since I unwrapped one of your delicious treats.  I am sorry, but you just don’t fit into my real food, clean-eating lifestyle.  For a long time I’ve wanted to recreate some...

6 April, 2015

Fueling with Whole Foods: Guest Post Kayli Dice

 Hello there! My name is Kayli and I am a sports dietitian, plant-based chef at True Food Co., and co-author of the recipe blog The Plant Eaters’ Manifesto. Here’s a conundrum you may be acquainted with: you do your best...

27 March, 2015

Portion Perfect Kits and Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

Have you seen school lunches lately?  Recently I was working with a local elementary school to improve their school lunch program and provide some healthy lunch ideas for kids.  Many parents were upset with the options that were available for...

8 March, 2015

Think Rice: 7 Vegetable Forbidden Rice Bowl

*By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by USA Rice Federation and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.  All opinions are my own.* March is National...

24 February, 2015

Fajita Bowl with Citrus Marinated Vegetables

I am always looking for quick dinners that work well during a busy week and that make perfect leftovers. Leftovers make the best lunches.  Am I right?  Eating healthy is a priority for me and I refuse to let things like a...

14 January, 2015

Not Fried Hush Puppies with Jalapeno Aioli

  I love grinding whole ingredients into flours and using them in things like baked goods and for breadcrumb replacements.  The first time that I ground millet into a flour it immediately made me think of hush puppies.  The texture...

31 December, 2014

Rainbow Salad Bowl with Cilantro Lime Hummus

I am a big advocate of eating salads (and vegetables in general) all year round.  A large serving of vegetables at breakfast, lunch, and dinner never hurt anybody.  It is New Year’s resolution time after all, and my hope is...

31 December, 2014

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Bake (Vegan)

Even though I am only about 85% vegan sometimes I make vegan recipes out of necessity rather than because I don’t eat any animal products at all.  Plant based foods are my focus instead of putting myself in a specific...