The healthiest packaged snack swaps are usually the ones with the least amount of ingredients on the label. That is one way to find something quickly when choices are limited. Even if you are diligent about making homemade food, packaged snacks are sometimes needed. Packaged snacks come in handy for traveling, school snacks, or something […]
Category: Real Food
Healthy Strawberry Jam Recipe
If you grow strawberries in your garden, make this healthy strawberry jam recipe. You won’t regret it! Most recipes for strawberry jam are high in sugar and call for store bought pectin. This recipe is lower in sugar and does not need added pectin because one of the ingredients naturally contains pectin. Apples naturally contain […]
Hummus Tahini Recipe
This hummus tahini recipe is not only delicious but incredibly nourishing. Chickpeas are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Potential benefits include helping control blood sugar, manage weight, and support heart and gut health. Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help the body heal from illnesses which adds to the health benefits of this […]
Golden Milk Spice Mix Recipe
This golden milk spice mix recipe makes it easy to make golden milk in 2 minutes or less. Have you tried golden milk? It’s a delicious warming and anti-inflammatory drink packed with health benefits. Mix together the spices ahead of time and just add warm milk or hot water for instant comfort. Benefits of Golden […]
Basil Pesto Recipe
Sweet Refrigerator Pickles
What to do with an abundance of cucumbers? Make sweet refrigerator pickles! There are a two ways to make pickles, either with vinegar or with a salt brine. Salt brine fermented pickles are equally delicious in a totally different way. Salt brine pickles are fermented and have a sour flavor. They offer the added health […]
Superfood Gourmet Mustard Recipe
Looking for a gourmet mustard recipe? This one couldn’t be easier. Gourmet mustard is a tasty addition to a sandwich, salad dressing or marinade but did you know it’s also a super food? Add mustard to your favorite dishes as a condiemnt to take adventage of it’s health benefits. Mustard seeds contain many micronutrients. Including Phosphorous, […]
Orange Vanilla Salad Dressing
A guaranteed way to make your green salads more interesting is to find a handful of really tasty salad dressing recipes your family enjoys. This recipe uses whole oranges so it’s packed with vitamins. The citrus flavor is fresh and works well with many salad toppings. If you need a sugar free dressing, leave out […]
Strawberry Infused Vinegar
When making strawberry recipes, don’t throw out the tops! Make Strawberry infused vinegar or other creative infusions. Strawberry tops are edible, if you are making a smoothie, throw the whole thing in top and all. However, remove strawberry tops for other recipes, such as strawberry jam, to achieve the desired texture and flavor. In this […]
How to Make Cashew Milk
Are you wondering how to make cashew milk at home? If you are trying to eliminate or reduce cow’s milk products from your diet, this is one recipe you should try. The higher fat content in cashews makes this milk a bit more creamy then almond milk and soy milk. Store bought non-dairy milks contain […]