Spanish “Rice”

I love Mexican food and I was bound and determined to find a good substitute for rice to go along with my meal. So, I experimented and tested the recipe on my family and friends and the results were awesome. I even had a few say  they’d never eat rice again! I could of used…

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Heavenly Healthy Pasta

This pasta dish is packed full of nutrition and has been one of my family favorites! I now make it in a healthy version by using Spelt Pasta. (My favorite brand) Here is an amazing tidbit – A plate full of whole grain spelt pasta can provide as much as half of the USDA recommended guidelines for…

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Choose Wisely – Pretzels

I love crunchy snacks, and pretzels fall into that category! If you are going to choose pretzels as your choice of crunch snacks, here is a healthier choice than the typical pretzels we grew up on or much on at the neighborhood bar. Choose this: Spelt is similar to wheat in appearance. However, spelt has…

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Healthy Popcorn

Along with chocolate and cheesecake, popcorn is on my list of favorite foods. For years I loved to walk in a movie theater and smell the buttery goodness. That is until I learned how terribly unhealthy it is for our bodies with all those trans-fats and fake butter. I haven’t had movie popcorn since, but…

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Chicken & Broccoli Divine

An old family favorite I used to make all the time when my kids were small, but stopped when I no longer ate white rice. So, I tried it with Farro and everyone loved it! This makes for a very healthy recipe the whole family can enjoy! Sometimes I cut down on the cheese and…

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Crazy Good Casserole

This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It’s loaded with good fats and healthy whole grain pasta. Can’t get much better than that!  If you like an extra bite to your dishes, consider doing the Rotel tomatoes, and if you like it not so hot, you can use just a regular can…

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