Recipes

You know those times when you need just a little extra SOMETHING to liven up a meal – like oatmeal, or  plain yogurt (because you know plain is oh-so-much better for you than the pre-sweetened stuff!), or homemade waffles or pancakes? Well, this is exactly what you have been looking for!  A delicious way to…

My awesome group of ladies in the 7-day power bowl programs started today.  Power bowls are one of my favorite ways to focus on a whole lot of nutrition in one bowl – easy, delicious and just what your body needs! Here is the bowl I had for breakfast today – one of my favorite!…

It’s COLD outside!  Here in Alberta it has been -30 (or lower) for the past few days.  Brrrrr! This cold weather makes me want warm food – go figure!  Here’s one of our favorites to keep us warm on a cold winter’s night. Light the fireplace, put on your fuzzy socks and sweats and enjoy!…

Everyone loves ranch dressing – it’s probably the most-asked-for dressing from my clients when they are looking for healthier alternatives. Why not regular ranch dressing? Most store-bought ranch combines ingredients like mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and “herbs and spices”, including MSG (this will mess up your hormones – stay away from it if at all possible!!).…

I couldn’t NOT share this one with you! I love chocolate – no secret there.  Healthy chocolate recipes make me incredibly happy, and this one is one of my most favorite so far. Quinoa – one of my favorite foods for weight loss and hormones thanks to the high protein, loads of fiber and burst…

  Print Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Stew Yield 4-6 Servings An easy (and delicious) meal on those busy Fall evenings. Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. chicken breasts 1 (12 oz) jar of organic salsa 1 lb frozen corn 1 lb mixed bell peppers 6 corn tortillas, ripped or shredded by hand Instructions Add all ingredients, and cook…

My 17- month-old LOVES muffins.  Every day she is asking ‘muffy, muffy?’ as she gives me her big beautiful irresistible smile.  🙂 I have tried many ‘muffy’ recipes for her, but this one seems to be her favorite right now.  And why wouldn’t it be?  Bananas.  Chocolate chips.  Hemp seeds.  Chia seeds…. what’s not to…

It’s Shrove Tuesday again! My family loves pancakes.  For breakfast.  For lunch.  But especially for supper!  What better excuse to have them then Pancake Tuesday, right?! Here is one of our favorites – high in protein, fiber & your jelly-belly-blasting B-vitamins these quinoa pancakes will not disappoint.  You can even add a few dark chocolate…

Today’s recipe is another favorite of mine – it feels like a true indulgence.  Just be warned – you may want to eat all of it, so hide it in the back of the freezer, or practice some self control.  🙂   Easy Love-Your-Valentine Chocolate  1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup almond, peanut…