Feeling Good Through Food

When my friend Sarah told me about this amazing pesto recipe at vegangela  and how she loves to make delicious pizza with it, I couldn't wait to try it out! It was sooooooo good, I am really starting to believe that cheese is incredibly overrated. Who needs it? If you are still having a hard time giving up cheese, try this pesto pizza it will help!! The pesto is seriously to die for and the idea having it on a pizza is genius! I can't wait to try this pesto with pasta! -1 recipe of your favorite whole wheat pizza crust (I used this one ) -1 recipe of vegan pesto (recipe below) -favorite veggie pizza toppings, I used tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, and mushrooms (spinach and peppers would also be good.) For the Pesto: -2 cups fresh basil leaves -1 clove garlic, minced -1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil -salt and pepper to taste -1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted -2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. To make the pizza: Spread...

These are soooo tasty, my 2 year old had 4 bowls of the lentils (he can't quite eat a taco yet), I can't wait to make them again! Yum!!! -1 medium finely chopped onion -1 garlic clove, minced -1 teaspoon olive oil -1 cup dried lentils, rinsed -1 tablespoon chili powder -2 teaspoons ground cumin -1 teaspoon dried oregano -2 1/2 cups vegetable broth -1 cup salsa -12 taco shells (check ingredients) -shredded lettuce -diced tomato -avocado  -any other taco toppings you want In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano, cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover, cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly and remove from heat. Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and whatever el...

 We love this pasta salad! I'm so glad I found this great dressing recipe because it really taste a lot like the stuff you get at the store, only there's no msg, sugar, preservatives, etc... Dry Italian Dressing Mix In a jar add -1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -1 Tablespoon onion powder -2 teaspoon oregano -1 Tablespoon dried parsley -2 teaspoons sea salt -1 teaspoon pepper -1/4 teaspoon thyme -1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes     To make Italian salad dressing: In a salad dressing container or jar mix -2 tablespoons the dry mix -1/4 cup vinegar (I prefer red wine vinegar) -2 teaspoons water, -1/2 cup olive oil  -2 tablespoons agave. Shake it all up and store in the fridge Pasta Salad -1 16 oz package of cooked spiral whole wheat pasta or brown rice pasta -celery chopped -sliced olives -sliced grape tomatoes -chopped cucumber -2 cloves chopped garlic  - any other veggies you'd like to add, use what you have on hand that need...

I've tried a few stuffed pepper recipes, but I hadn't found one I liked enough to post on here until now. This one was awesome! My husband has declared it his new favorite dinner. Unfortunately, he likes it really spicy and it's much too spicy for my toddlers to eat which means I have to whip up something else for them. This recipe makes enough to fill 4 peppers but since it's just my husband and I eating them I usually stuff only 3 peppers and put the remaining mixture in the casserole dish with the peppers. Recipe inspired by a spoonful of sisters and modified slightly to our liking. -4 bell peppers most prefer red, orange, or yellow but we like them all! -olive oil -1/2 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa -1 onion, diced -3 garlic cloves, minced -3oz can of green chilies -1 can organic black beans, drained and rinsed -1 cup frozen corn kernels -2 green onions, chopped -1/2-1 teaspoons chipotle chili powder depending on how much spice you like -1 teasp...

Juicing is a really great way to cleanse and detox your body. I just started juicing not to long ago and this was the very first juice recipe I tried. I got the recipe from a food matters email newsletter. And it seriously taste just like lemonade, actually it tastes better! Who knew you could make a yummy, sweet, lemonade without sugar!!? This recipe makes two servings and you do need a juicer. -3-4 organic golden delicious apples -1 large lemon, peeled Stick the fruit into your juicer, pour over some ice and enjoy!

Since we always have breakfast for dinner on Sunday's I decided to introduce my kids to the delicious taste of crepes. Oh they were in heaven. Dinner has long since been cleaned up and my poor little 2 year old is still walking around saying "more, more crepes pleases?" This healthy version of crepes taste the same as any crepe I had before we started eating better! I love how easy it is to make a recipe healthy without noticing any change in the taste. Recipe modified from 100 days of real food. . Ideas for crepe toppings/fillings are fruit spread (pictured), pure maple, peanut butter, any kind of fruit etc.. -3 organic eggs -1 cup rice milk or other non dairy milk -1 cup whole wheat flour (I use fresh ground white wheat) -3/4 cup water -1 tablespoon coconut oil (plus more for greasing pan) -1 tablespoon honey -1 teaspoon pure vanilla -1/4 teaspoon sea salt  Put all ingredients in blender and mix well. Let stand about 15 minutes.Use some coconut oil to greas...

 So it's clear by now that I am not a food photographer (or any kind of photographer for that matter). I was so excited to try this recipe , a cookie without wheat and sweetened with honey. I must say I was pleasantly surprised! I definitely liked them much better refrigerated than hot from the oven. My kids also loved them. It's a yummy, quick, easy, healthy recipe, you can't go wrong! I decided to use carob chips because I like carob with peanut butter but of course some good ingredient chocolate chips would be good too! -2 cups cooked quinoa (I made some in my rice cooker 2/3 cup dry quinoa with 1 1/3 cup water) -1 cup rolled oats -3/4 cups peanut butter (no added sugar or hydrogenated oils) -1/3 cup honey -1/2 cup dry shredded unsweetened coconut -1/2 cup grain sweetened carob chips or chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 325.  Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Form into cookies, flatten, and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 25-3...

After healthifying this recipe, it's one of my most favorite cookie recipes (have I mentioned my weakness for cookies?) It's great that even though these cookies are still a treat, they are better for you than cookies that call for refined flour, refined sugar, and bad oils. I hope you try them out! -2 cups whole wheat flour (I use fresh ground white wheat) -1 1/2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder -1 teaspoon baking soda -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -1/4 teaspoon ground cloves -2 organic eggs -3/4 cup sucanat -1/2 cup coconut oil -1 cup canned pumpkin -1 teaspoon vanilla -1/2 -1 cup dairy free chocolate chips (you could try carob chips too)  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Put a little olive oil on a cookie sheet. Stir the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices together in a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the eggs and suca...

I know from the picture, these might not look super good but they really are! This is my favorite waffle recipe by far. So tasty and filling. These are great topped with some pure maple syrup. -1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour -1/4 cup cornmeal -1/4 cup oat flour (just blend some oats in a blender to make this) -1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder -pinch sea salt -2 tablespoons honey -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 1/3 cup almond milk (or other nondairy milk) -2 organic eggs Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and stir. Add all the wet ingredients except the egg whites. Put those in a small bowl and whisk, then fold into waffle batter. Cook waffles in a waffle iron and enjoy!

These oatmeal squares were so good, my kids kept begging me for more! They are such a great snack and make the perfect family night treat, I think they would also make a great breakfast! If you like oatmeal, you will most likely love these! Recipe inspired by gingerbread bagels and modified to our liking. -1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats -1 teaspoon baking powder -1/2 teaspoon kosher salt -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/4 cup raw honey -1 teaspoon vanilla extract -1/4 cup unsweetened rice or almond milk -1 large organic egg, lightly beaten -1 large mashed banana -1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter (no hydrogenated oils or sugar) In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients together. In another medium bowl combine the wet ingredients (all the remaining ingredients) mix well, then add the wet to the dry and mix until combined. Use olive oil to lightly grease a square baking pan. Add the mixture and spread out evenly. Bake at 350 for 20 min. Enjoy!!