Vanessa Rae Romero
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake has always topped the list as my most favorite dessert. I created this healthy recipe for a birthday celebration and it was a… [Continue Reading]
Oven Baked Burger
Healthy dinner made easy. This is one of our favorite meals and takes no time to make. Grass fed beef burgers made in the oven…. [Continue Reading]
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
This post is going to be short and sweet. I am dedicating it to my friend Patti, who recently confided in me that she has… [Continue Reading]
Grapefruit Spritzer
Pretty and pink and thirst-quenching too! I put a Healthy Living How To spin on a no sugar added grapefruit spritzer made from three healthy… [Continue Reading]
Grapefruit Muffins
I love blueberry muffins. I love pumpkin muffins. I love cranberry muffins. So I ask, why not grapefruit muffins… it may be a stretch, but… [Continue Reading]
Sweet Potato Chips
Not a recipe, per se, but more of a technique. Easily make your own crunchy sweet potato chips with a couple of my… [Continue Reading]
Pan Fried Scallops with Bacon Crumbles & Broccoli
Every day it seems we hear health experts extol the health virtues of eating fish. I’ll be the first to admit, this is definitely something I… [Continue Reading]
Hot Chocolate Mix
My son loves hot chocolate. According to him, the coffee shop at church serves the best cup. I was able to hunt down the brand… [Continue Reading]
Turkey & Collard Greens Soup
You didn’t throw away the turkey carcass after Thanksgiving, did you? I hope not. All that leftover meat, bones, skin and carcass are the makings… [Continue Reading]
Cranberry “Corn Bread” Muffins
How are your holiday plans coming along? It’s Tuesday of Thanksgiving week and I am still experimenting in the kitchen and finalizing my menu. Yesterday… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake
Oh my word, was today’s breakfast ever yummy! I exercised first, then fueled up with a healthy Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake. Now I am ready to… [Continue Reading]
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
My parents came over this afternoon and my dad, who is rockin’ a low-carb lifestyle, asked for a sweet treat. I decided to adapt a… [Continue Reading]
Not Sugared Cranberries
One of the things I love about Thanksgiving and celebrating healthy holidays is recipe makeovers. Need a healthy stuffing recipe? Check! How about a healthy… [Continue Reading]
Lemon Curd with Almond Shortbread Cookies
I have intended to make lemon curd for a while now. Ever since I made Macaroons, I’ve meant to do something with the leftover yolks…. [Continue Reading]
German Chocolate Cupcakes
I love birthdays and think everyone should celebrate their special day by eating cake. There’s no need for unhealthy cake — when eating low-carb or… [Continue Reading]
Easy Crustless Mini Pumpkin Pies
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I believe in celebrating healthy holidays, so much so, we have regularly hosted Thanksgiving, serving our unsuspecting guests low-carb,… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Donuts with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These delicious donuts are very dense and filling. I had two for breakfast on Sunday morning along with a glass of almond milk and was… [Continue Reading]
Pound Cake with Cranberry Sauce
I know, I know, I know. I said I was back last week. It was with good intention, my friends. Very good intentions. However, every… [Continue Reading]
Double Mocha Cupcakes
Still unpacking boxes here on the new site, but I have to say, I am getting the hang of WordPress and I know I am… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
At Costco over the weekend, I spotted a box of Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread. As I normally do, when I spot something new or… [Continue Reading]