Vanessa Rae Romero
Rustic Oven Roasted Cabbage
Slice cabbage in 1-inch slices. Leave in core or it will fall apart. Brush both sides with melted coconut oil or bacon grease. Season with… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites
Oh boy, do I have a treat for you. It’s an easy recipe for healthy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites with a twist. Instead of using… [Continue Reading]
Stuffed Carnival Squash
In late summer and early fall, winter squashes make their appearance at Farmer’s Markets and local grocers. The winter squash varieties typically have a hard… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Spice “Bulletproof” Latte
With the start of fall just a few days away, it’s time to bust out our favorite fruit of the season. You guessed it, pumpkin!… [Continue Reading]
Meatzza, Meatzza
In the food blog world, recipes come and go, just like fashions. I never got into making pizza crust from cauliflower. Seemed like too much… [Continue Reading]
No Oats Oatmeal
Fall is fast approaching, and in the Midwest, that means warmth and comfort food, like a piping hot bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. However, if… [Continue Reading]
Dark Chocolate Thin Mints
After writing my guide to stevia last week, the fine people at NuNaturals, contacted me with an offer for YOU! They would like to give away some… [Continue Reading]
Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Stevia
After writing my guide to stevia this week, the fine people at NuNaturals, contacted me with an offer for YOU! They would like to give away… [Continue Reading]
Rhubarb Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce
You just know, given the fact that none of my recipes actually contain bread, that today’s recipe isn’t actually bread pudding. No, this beautiful and… [Continue Reading]
Lamb Burgers with Crumbled Goat Feta, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Olives
We have 100# of grass fed, grass finished beef in our freezer, delivered over the weekend, and we have yet to taste it. The reason… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
We’ve had a few mornings recently I could feel fall in the air. To prepare for my favorite season, this week my breakfast featured one… [Continue Reading]
Beef Bowl with Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives & Garlic
Hamburger helper was introduced in 1971….the year I was born. I like to think, before the processed food industry created this fake food, if you… [Continue Reading]
Cinnamon Donuts with Browned Butter Frosting
Sunday church and donuts always went hand in hand when I was growing up. Yesterday we hemmed and hawed about going out to eat after… [Continue Reading]
Protein Pancakes Re-Created
This isn’t necessarily a “new” recipe, but a “re-created” recipe. Since finding out I am allergic to dairy, specifically casein and whey, the proteins found… [Continue Reading]
Oven Baked Salmon with Bell Pepper Salsa
I recently picked up some amazingly gorgeous organic bell peppers at our local food co-op. Aren’t they just beautiful?! I bought the purple one just… [Continue Reading]
Dairy Free Mocha Coffee Cooler
This summer I’ve noticed iced coffee products popping up in my local grocer’s refrigerated section. I happened to come across a popular brand at Target… [Continue Reading]
Zucchini Hash Rounds
Dear Zucchini Farmer, I am writing to thank you for growing this delicious and versatile vegetable. Just this week, I made healthy Double Chocolate Muffins that… [Continue Reading]
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
I love walking. This summer I have walked more than ever, making it a goal to get 10,000 steps a day. I have started just… [Continue Reading]
Dairy-Free Ranch Dressing
Did you know there really was a “Hidden Valley Ranch”? It was a resort in California, owned by Steve and Gayle Henson, the place where… [Continue Reading]
Eggplant Pizza Rounds
Looking for some creative ways to get more vegetables into your diet? How about trying healthy Eggplant Pizza Rounds. I topped my guys with a homemade… [Continue Reading]