Recipes

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Casseroles don’t have to be complicated. In fact, in earlier times, they were mainly a way to put leftovers to use. Stir in a few...

Protein Lemon Bars

Head to the bar…the lemon bar. It’s stocked with tart juice and sweet raw honey. You could certainly make a refreshing drink, but there’s...

Strawberry White Chocolate Protein Cake

Pretty in pink, strawberry cake is the prom queen of desserts. It gets a lot of attention at every special occasion, mostly due to...

Healthy Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes

Who says pumpkin can only be eaten in the fall? This delicious gourd should be enjoyed all year long! A wonderful and nutritious addition in...

Citrus Maca Mousse Trifle

Coffee doesn’t always do the trick. When your java isn’t jolting you, it’s probably because your body is screaming for real fuel. Reclaim your...

Paleo Chic: Why Cave Women Don’t Pack on Pounds

Paleo is trending right now, big time. In a nutshell, Paleo is a nutritional regimen based on pasture-raised meat, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables,...

Satsuma Fudge Cheesecake

If there’s one good thing about colder months it’s citrus. While you’re used to seeing navel oranges and tangerines, satsumas should be getting an...

Is Eating Salad Making You Gain Weight?

It seems like the safest thing on the restaurant menu when you’re dieting: a nice, leafy green salad. Order the large size, complete with...

Strawberry & Walnut Banana Bread

One banana, two banana, three nuts and more! Preparing warm, moist banana bread is so easy a monkey could do it. Making it taste...

Two-Bean Sweet Potato & Chicken Crockpot Chili

Dried beans have so much appeal—they’re inexpensive, store easily and last an exceptionally long time on a pantry shelf. The only drawback is in their prep,...

Gluten-Free Baked Herbed Falafel

Flavors inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine are some of my favorites. Foods like tahini, cumin, lemon and chickpeas crowd my cupboards. And why shouldn’t they,...

Peanut Butter S’mores Protein Cupcakes

On a daily basis, most active bodies need about 1-2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. At first glance, that doesn’t seem...