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Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs are so delicious and such a classic recipe. Ready in less than 30 minutes and filled with minimal ingredients, these eggs are perfect for any type of entertainment purposes! Filled with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and topped with paprika, these eggs are seriously bursting with flavor!

close up shot of deviled eggs.

Why This Deviled Eggs Recipe Is So Good!

These eggs are simply amazing due to the simple fact they are so easy to make. Not only are they just super delicious, but they are made with a handful of ingredients that are probably already in the household. Got a party coming up? Make a batch of these protein filled appetizers!

What You Need

  • Paprika
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • Lemon juice
  • Eggs

How To Make Deviled Eggs

  • In a medium size saucepan, bring a good amount of water to a boil. Gently place six eggs in the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Once eggs have been boiled, gently place eggs in a container filled with ice water. Let soak for five minutes. This allows the peels to come off easily!
  • Peel the eggs, and cut the eggs in half (length wise) with a knife. With a spoon, carefully scoop out each hard yolk. Transfer yolks to a medium bowl. Place the egg whites on a place.
  • In the medium bowl with the yolks, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Smash the yolk mixture and stir until evenly combined.
  • With a tablespoon or piping bag, insert yolk mixture into each egg white. Garnish with additional paprika and paprika.
step by step instructions for deviled eggs.

Notes For Deviled Eggs

  • Make sure to place the eggs in the water once it has started to boil.
  • Definitely soak the eggs in ice water to ensure easy peeling.
  • Use dijon mustard for additional flavor!
  • Store the eggs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days.
overhead shot of deviled eggs on wooden serving platter.

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Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs are incredible and so easy to make! Filled with mayonnaise and dijon mustard, these eggs are perfect for any occasion and made in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Resting Time5 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, boiled eggs, deviled eggs, easy recipe, eggs, finger foods, healthy recipe, mayonnaise, mustard
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs boiled
  • 1 teaspoon paprika plus more for garnishment
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

  • In a medium size saucepan, bring a good amount of water to a boil. Gently place six eggs in the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Once eggs have been boiled, gently place eggs in a container filled with ice water. Let soak for five minutes. This allows the peels to come off easily! Peel the eggs, and cut the eggs in half (length wise) with a knife.
  • With a spoon, carefully scoop out each hard yolk. Transfer yolks to a medium bowl. Place the egg whites on a place.In the medium bowl with the yolks, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
  • Smash the yolk mixture and stir until evenly combined. With a tablespoon or piping bag, insert yolk mixture into each egg white. Garnish with additional paprika and paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Sweet Potato Casserole

This Sweet Potato Casserole is way more than delicious! Gluten and dairy-free, this sweet-filled casserole is loaded with all types of goodness you and your household will love. Perfect for anytime of the year, this casserole is the perfect compliment to any main course with its crunchy topping all thanks to the pecans!

close up image of sweet potato casserole on white plate.

Why This Sweet Potato Casserole Is So Good!

  • This casserole is both VEGAN and gluten-free! Amazing, right?
  • Super simple to make. Mash the cooked potatoes and mix everything together, and you will bask in the sweet aromas while this casserole bakes.
  • It’s perfect for anytime of the year, and it’s definite crowd pleaser.

What makes this casserole healthy?

This sweet potato casserole is healthier than most simple due to the fact that it is filled with MOSTLY clean ingredients! For those who eat a plant-based and gluten-free diet, then this recipe is just for you.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with all types of minerals, nutrients, vitamins, and fiber, and they are great additions to most lifestyles. The pecans in this recipe allow some additional benefits such as healthy fats and protein.

How To Make This Sweet Potato Casserole

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius. While the oven is heating, peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
  2. Give the potatoes a good wash. In a medium saucepan, boil enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil the potatoes for about ten minutes or until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Remove the potatoes from hot water and set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked potatoes, white sugar, salt, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract. Combine until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Next, chop the pecans into small pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together two tablespoons of melted coconut oil with the brown sugar. Fold in the pecans, gluten-free flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan mixture of the sweet potato mixture, and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.
step by step instructions for sweet potato casserole

Notes On This Recipe

  • This recipe can easily be adjusted to suit most diets.
  • We used a potato masher to mix the potatoes! Makes things a lot simpler, but not necessary.
  • To store this recipe, transfer to storage container and refrigerate for three to four days.
overhead photo of sweet potato casserole

What do we mean by “healthy”?

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options, like a commercial, deep-friend tostada, for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Sweet Potato Casserole

This Sweet Potato Casserole is vegan and gluten-free, and it is filled with the most delicious flavors, ever! This casserole is great for anytime of the year, and it is just so easy to make!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar, casserole, cinnamon, coconut oil, easy recipe, gluten-free, holidays, nutmeg, salt, sweet potato casserole, sweet potatoes, vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $6

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 4 sweet potatoes boiled and cubes; we used medium sized potatoes
  • 1/2 cup milk nondairy
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt a pinch
  • 1/4 cup sugar

For The Topping

  • 3/4 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 176 degrees Celsius. While the oven is heating, peel and cube the sweet potatoes.
  • Give the potatoes a good wash. In a medium saucepan, boil enough water to cover the potatoes. Boil the potatoes for about ten minutes or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove the potatoes from hot water and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cooked potatoes, white sugar, salt, coconut oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract. Combine until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed together.
  • Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Next, chop the pecans into small pieces. In a medium bowl, mix together two tablespoons of melted coconut oil with the brown sugar.
  • Fold in the pecans, gluten-free flour, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle the pecan mixture of the sweet potato mixture, and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 12328IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Brussels Sprouts Salad (Whole30, Paleo)

This salad filled with brussels sprouts, cranberries, and apples delivers the most beautiful amounts of crunchy fresh flavors! Evenly coated in a delicious and silky oil-based dressing, this salad is packed with the perfect balance of naturally sweet and tangy flavors.

close-up image of brussels sprouts salad with acv dressing

Why This Brussels Sprouts Salad Is SO Good!

  • This salad is sooo good because of the fresh and raw ingredients!
  • The perfect amount of sweet, yet savory flavors are compiled in this salad.
  • This brussels sprouts salad is non–dairy and perfect for the paleo or Whole30 diet.

Are brussels sprouts healthy?

Brussels sprouts are filled with all sorts of nutrition. Not only are brussels sprouts rich with antioxidants, but they are also high in fiber, vitamin K, and contain healthy omega-3s!

We really like this salad because it is also filled with apples, cranberries, and apple-cider vinegar which also have amazing benefits! Apples contain important antioxidants, flavonoids, and fiber! With cranberries that act as superfoods, this salad is really just jam-packed with all things nutritious and good.

Instructions For Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples And Cranberries:

step-by-step photo of brussels sprouts salad with apple cider vinaigrette
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 204 degrees Celsius.
  2. Cut the ends off the brussels sprouts and cut each one in half. Cover the brussels sprouts with avocado oil. Once the oven has preheated, roast brussels sprouts on baking sheet on the top rack for about 30 minutes. Flip about halfway through for an even char.
  3. While the brussels are cooking, finely chop apple and mince the garlic. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on the apples to prevent some discoloration. Set the apples aside in a medium bowl.
  4. For the vinaigrette, whisk together one and one half cups of olive oil, half a cup of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), two tablespoons of dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Transfer to serving jar. This dressing will separate, just give it a good shake!
  5. Once the brussels sprouts are finished cooking and are evenly browned, combine the roasted brussels sprouts with cranberries and apples in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.
  6. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad until evenly coated. Serve warm or cold!
overhead shot of brussels sprouts salad on white plate

Chef’s Notes

  • If on Whole30, be sure to use a compliant dijon mustard that does not contain white wine.
  • We used dehydrated cranberries for this recipe.
  • Spruce things up by adding nuts or seeds to this salad!
  • The vinaigrette will definitely separate, but just give it a shake.

Will this salad be good if left in the refrigerator?

Yes, this salad is great as a leftovers recipe! Just store the brussels sprouts salad in an airtight container. In the fridge, the salad will be good for about three or four days.

Our apple cider vinaigrette recipe can be found here.

What do we mean by “healthy”?

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options, like a commercial, deep-friend tostada, for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Cranberries

This salad filled with brussels sprouts, cranberries, and apples delivers the most beautiful amounts of crunchy fresh flavors! Evenly coated in a delicious and silky oil-based dressing, this salad is packed with the perfect balance of naturally sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider vinaigrette, apple cider vinegar, apples, brussels sprouts, cranberries, easy greek salad recipe, olive oil
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • one pound brussels sprouts
  • two tablespoons avocado oil
  • two apples finely chopped
  • 1 cup cranberries dehydrated
  • 2 cups apple cider vinaigrette see below

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • 1.5 cups olive oil
  • 1.5 cup apple cider vinegar with the "mother"
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard see notes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 204 degrees Celsius.Cut the ends off the brussels sprouts and cut each one in half. Cover the brussels sprouts with avocado oil.
  • Once the oven has preheated, roast brussels sprouts on baking sheet on the top rack for about 30 minutes. Flip about halfway through for an even char. While the brussels are cooking, finely chop apple and mince the garlic.
  • Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on the apples to prevent some discoloration. Set the apples aside in a medium bowl.For the vinaigrette, whisk together one and one half cups of olive oil, half a cup of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), two tablespoons of dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Transfer to serving jar.
  • This dressing will separate, just give it a good shake! Once the brussels sprouts are finished cooking and are evenly browned, combine the roasted brussels sprouts with cranberries and apples in a large bowl.
  • Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.Pour the vinaigrette over the salad until evenly coated. Serve warm or cold!

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

These roasted potatoes are the best, and they are perfect for any meal! Salt, avocado oil, and rosemary create the most deliciously tasting potatoes, ever. Whole30 and vegetarian, this recipe is subtle, but extremely flavorful!

close up image of rosemary roasted potatoes on white plate with sauce.

What makes this Rosemary Roasted Potatoes recipe so easy?

There are quite a few reasons as to why this recipe is just, like, so simple.

  • All the ingredients needed are salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, a neutral oil, and the potatoes!
  • This recipe can literally be created in one bowl. That’s right. Mix it all together and enjoy the absence of additional dishes.
  • Stress-free. Simply mix the ingredients and transfer to the oven. That’s it!

Is this recipe healthy?

Hmm, yes! This recipe is *totally* healthy, and it is Whole30! We made a dipping sauce for this recipe, which is NOT Whole30. The potatoes? Oh, yes.

This recipe is healthy because it is utilizes fresh ingredients and everything is real. The ingestion of golden potatoes is a great way to gain some additional potassium and vitamin C. Avocado oil is extremely rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, such as oleic acid and lutein.

Instructions for Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

instructions on how to cook rosemary roasted potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Finely chop fresh rosemary and cut potatoes in quarters.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
  4. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
  5. Bake potatoes for about an hour or until they have a nice “roasted” look. Flip potatoes twice while cooking.
overhead shot of rosemary roasted potatoes on white plate with lemon garlic sauce

Chef’s Tips

  • Unsure if the peels should be left on the potatoes? We left them on! Just wash the potatoes really well prior to making the recipe.
  • We used avocado oil for this recipe, but grapeseed could work, too.
  • Don’t have fresh rosemary? That’s okay, dried rosemary will work.

For the dipping sauce, we used our delicious Lemon Garlic Sauce which can be found here.

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What do we mean by “healthy”?

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options, like a commercial, deep-friend tostada, for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

This Rosemary Roasted Potatoes recipe is seriously so easy and delicious. This recipe is Whole30 and vegetarian, and it is perfect as a family-friendly addition to any main course!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, healthy, roasted potatoes, rosemary, side dish, vegetarian, whole30
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds golden potatoes quartered
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoons rosemary minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt adjust as needed
  • 1 teaspoon pepper adjust as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Finely chop fresh rosemary and cut potatoes in quarters.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Transfer the potatoes to a baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
  • Bake potatoes for about an hour or until they have a nice "roasted" look. Flip potatoes twice while cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1761mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 6mg

Appetizer

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These stuffed mushrooms are incredibly irresistible and have a compilation of some of the most amazing flavors, ever. Perfect for that next party, complete the course with this amazing appetizer idea! Sausage, garlic, and parmesan are the ingredients that complete this recipe.

How easy is it to make this recipe?

This Sausage Stuffed Mushroom recipe is superrr simple! Because it is such a simple recipe, this recipe includes very minimal ingredients. Did we mention the prep is a breeze? All that is needed for this recipe is a hand (or not), an oven, and two pounds of mushrooms. Sound good?

What makes this recipe so delicious?

  • This stuffed mushrooms recipe is delicious because of the dynamic between sausage and parmesan. Have we mentioned how amazing it is?
  • Not only are mushrooms super delicious, but they tend to be healthy and popular. This recipe makes a perfect “finger food” recipe!
  • The natural earthy flavors of mushrooms are drawn out by the heating elements, thus creating a wonderful world of infinite and savory notes.

How do I make this stuffed mushrooms recipe?

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauteé garlic and onions until translucent and very fragrant.
  2. Add sausage to the medium skillet to join the onions and garlic. Break the sausage up while cooking to allow equal it to cook evenly.
  3. Once the sausage has been fully cooked, transfer to bowl and set aside to cool. Stir in the parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Combine the ingredients evenly.
  4. Break off the stems of each mushroom. With a small spoon, *gently* scrape out the gills of the mushrooms and any additional stems. Repeat this pattern until all mushrooms have been scraped.
  5. On a baking sheet, gently place each scraped mushroom cap side down. With a scoop *see notes section*, scoop the sausage mixture into each mushroom. Pack evenly to to prevent the mushrooms from tipping over.
  6. Once all of the mushrooms have been stuffed with the sausage mixture, bake the mushrooms for twelve minutes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley.

Chef’s Tips

We definitely recommend cleaning your mushrooms prior to cooking with them. To avoid slippery mushrooms, gently use a dish towel to rub each mushroom clean.

We used a disher to scoop the sausage mixture into the mushrooms. The measurement for this particular recipe is two tablespoons. This amount allows you to create at least 24 stuffed mushrooms!

The majority of the mushrooms we used were whole brown portobello. These mushrooms are a bit bigger than the white, and we noticed that our measurements were a bit too big. Adjust the recipe accordingly.

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What do we mean by “healthy”?

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options, like a commercial, deep-friend tostada, for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

I would love to hear if you have tried this Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – do leave me a star rating and comment down below!

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms taste incredible! We d
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, delicious, easy recipe, holiday recipe, mushrooms, party, sausage, savory
Servings: 24 mushrooms
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $7.00

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sausage fully cooked
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup parmesan shredded or grated
  • 24 mushrooms whole
  • salt
  • pepper
  • parsley for garnishment

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauteé garlic and onions until translucent and very fragrant.
  • Add sausage to the medium skillet to join the onions and garlic. Break the sausage up while cooking to allow equal it to cook evenly. Once the sausage has been fully cooked, transfer to bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. Combine the ingredients evenly.Break off the stems of each mushroom. With a small spoon, *gently* scrape out the gills of the mushrooms and any additional stems. Repeat this pattern until all mushrooms have been scraped.
  • On a baking sheet, gently place each scraped mushroom cap side down. With a scoop *see notes section*, scoop the sausage mixture into each mushroom. Pack evenly to to prevent the mushrooms from tipping over.
  • Once all of the mushrooms have been stuffed with the sausage mixture, bake the mushrooms for twelve minutes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Glazed Pecans

These Glazed Pecans taste simply amazing, and they are so easy to make! These pecans are covered in delicious flavors such as cinnamon, maple syrup, and brown sugar. This sweet, but healthy recipe is perfect as an appetizer for the holidays or your next party!

white bowl of glazed pecans with wooden spoon.

Why are these Glazed Pecans so good?

  • Stress free cooking and ready in less than 10 minutes!
  • So flavorful all thanks to the amazing profiles of cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar.
  • These pecans are gluten free!
close up of glazed pecans in white bowl.

Are pecans healthy?

Pecans are super healthy and filled with amazing nutrients. We love pecans because they

  • Improve digestion.
  • Boost immunity.
  • Contain anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Are filled with monounsaturated fats to help lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Contain high amounts of plant protein!

How to Make Glazed Pecans – Step by Step

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 17 degrees Celsius.
  2. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
  3. Add pecans and cook for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly, until coated. Spread mixture cookie sheet lined with parchment-paper.
  4. Bake for about 8 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Cool pecans completely.
step by step photos of cooking process for glazed pecans.

What are glazed pecans good for?

Glazed Pecans are great for a lot of different things! We LOVE glazed pecans on top of salads or just by themselves ;). Also, we totally think glazed pecans are great as appetizers for parties or the holidays. Crowd favorite, right?

Can I substitute the sweeteners in this recipe?

We have not tried any substitutions, but the sweeteners in this recipe could totally be replaced! Also, if you are wanting to enjoy this while being VEGAN, you could totally replace the butter with coconut oil.

How do I store these glazed pecans?

If anyone manages to have any of these pecans left over, we definitely recommend storing them in a ziploc bag or airtight container.

Overhead photo of glazed pecans in white bowl with wooden spoon.

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What do we mean by “healthy”?

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options, like a commercial, deep-friend tostada, for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Be sure to share your photos of your creations on Instagram too!

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Glazed Pecans

These Glazed Pecans are super easy to make, ready in less than 20 minutes, and perfect for the holidays! This recipe makes a great appetizer for your guests in addition to tasting amazing by itself!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time13 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar, cinnamon, easy recipe, fall, glazed, healthy, less than 20 minutes, pecans
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 1773kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans halved
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt or just a pinch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 17 degrees Celsius. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and syrup; mix well. Cook until bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • Add pecans and cook for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly, until coated. Spread mixture cookie sheet lined with parchment-paper.Bake for about 8 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown. Cool pecans completely.

Notes

If vegan, substitute coconut oil for the butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 1773kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 165g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 2536mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 5mg

Appetizer

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This Apple Cider Vinaigrette is filled with so much flavor and extremely easy to make! Made in less than 10 minutes, this recipe is perfect if you are in need of a quick dressing idea for that delicious and healthy salad of yours.

bowl of salad with goat cheese, radishes, and pecans with apple cider vinaigrette.

Why This Apple Cider Vinaigrette Is So Good!

  • This vinaigrette is soo good because of how light, refreshing, and easy to make it is! Plus, we are including a salad within this recipe.
  • This dressing is perfect for all things related to salad, and you will love how it stores, too.
  • It is made in less than 10 minutes! Perfect for weeknights.
  • It contains the right amount of citrus and savory goodness. Perfectly balanced combination of flavors that pair well with almost any salad.

How to Make This Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and apple cider vinegar. Little by little, add olive oil until ingredients are evenly combined and smooth.
  2. Add salt and pepper as needed. Pour over salad and enjoy!
  3. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How to Make This Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad

  1. Chop red lettuce and set aside. Thinly slice radishes and toss within red lettuce.
  2. Once radishes and lettuce are mixed together, incorporate pecans (whole or halved). Top with goat cheese or feta. Enjoy!
step by step instructions for apple cider vinaigrette

Is Apple Cider Vinaigrette good for me?

Yes! Apple Cider Vinegar is extremely good for the body with so many benefits such as antioxidants and amino acids. Not only does ACV lower blood sugar, but it also detoxifies the body.

Because of the enzymes and fermentation of the vinegar, apple cider vinegar is extremely helpful when it comes to fighting bacteria. ACV is great to have around the house at all times!

photo of bright salad with goat cheese, radishes, and pecans with apple cider vinaigrette.

Tips For this Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • This dressing will refrigerate very well. Feel free to store this vinaigrette in a glass bottle or other type of airtight storage container in the fridge for about a week.
  • Make sure you apple cider vinegar includes the MOTHER! Super important. The mother is what has all the amazing benefits.
  • Make sure you whisk super fast in the beginning of this recipe to really incorporate the dijon and acv. This recipe may separate, just shake it up and enjoy!
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Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This apple cider vinaigrette dressing is perfect for your next salad. Super easy to make and filled with the right combination of citrus and savory notes, you will love this healthy recipe.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Appetizer, condiment, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider vinaigrette, citrus, dressing, healthy recipe, oils, salad with apple cider vinaigrette, vinaigrette
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 324kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar with the "Mother"
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad

  • 1 bunch red lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese
  • 1 bunch radishes thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and apple cider vinegar.
  • Little by little, add olive oil until ingredients are evenly combined and smooth.Add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Pour over salad and enjoy!Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad

  • With a sharp knife, chop the red lettuce, and then thinly slice the radishes.
  • Toss radishes and red lettuce together in a medium to large sized bowl. Sprinkle pecans over salad. Top with goat cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Vegan Potato Soup

If you are in need of an easy and delicious recipe, then this Vegan Potato Soup is totally for you! This recipe is silky in flavor, and it has the most savory notes you could ever ask for.

Two bowls of vegan potato soup with golden spoon.

Why is this Vegan Potato Soup amazing?

  • This Vegan Potato Soup is so amazing because of how simple it is!
  • This soup has the most amazing silky-garlicky flavors, ever.
  • Thanks to the potatoes, you have a soup that has chunky and tender flavors.

How do I make this delicious soup?

  1. Finely chop onions and garlic. Peel the skins off the potatoes. In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in avocado oil or other neutral oil until translucent in color.
  2. Cut potatoes into cubes. Transfer to pan and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Blend cashews and almond milk in blender until smooth.
  4. Add vegetable broth and cashew mixture into pan with potatoes. Simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes reach tender consistency. You can check the tenderness by inserting a fork in potato.
  5. With a potato masher, mash potatoes until you reach the desired consistency. Add more broth if needed. We like our potato soup to be a bit chunky, but smooth.
  6. Serve potato soup in bowls. Garnish with green onions, chives, and or olive oil.
Step by step instructions of vegan potato soup.

What can I serve with Vegan Potato Soup?

You can serve this soup with all kinds of things! This soup would be perfect as a side to a salad, sandwich, or just by itself! This soup would even be great dip with crackers or bread.

Why do I have to use cashews in this recipe?

Cashews are used simply for thickening the textures of sauces, soups, and other dishes. Not only do they make sauces more creamy and thick, but they add a little extra protein in the recipes, too! We think cashews are great to use rather than sour cream, heavy cream, or yogurt.

Top Tips for Vegan Potato Soup

  • Make sure your potatoes are fully boiled.
  • It’s okay if you do not have brewers or nutritional yeast, and no, you cannot use active dry yeast that is used in breads!
  • We thought blending the potatoes in the blender made the soup a bit too soupy, but you can totally go that route!

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Vegan Potato Soup

This Vegan Potato Soup is so easy to make, and it is filled with silky smooth, savory, and delicious flavors. This soup is perfect for weeknight dinners, and it is ready in no time!
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time27 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy recipe, smooth, soup, vegan, vegan potato soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • 1/2 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cashews
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups non dairy milk
  • 17 small potatoes we used yukon gold
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil add more as needed

Instructions

  • Finely chop onions and garlic. Peel the skins off the potatoes. In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in avocado oil or other neutral oil until translucent in color.
  • Cut potatoes into cubes. Transfer to pan and season with salt and pepper. Blend cashews and almond milk in blender until smooth.
  • Add vegetable broth and cashew mixture into pan with potatoes. Simmer covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes reach tender consistency. You can check the tenderness by inserting a fork in potato.
  • With a potato masher, mash potatoes until you reach the desired consistency. Add more broth if needed. We like our potato soup to be a bit chunky, but smooth.
  • Serve potato soup in bowls. Garnish with green onions, chives, and or olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 2128mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 16mg

Appetizer

Carrot Fries

This Carrot Fries recipe is perfect for you if you are looking to add a bit of carrots into your life! These fries are made in the oven, and they are perfectly tender, sweet, savory, and delicious. This recipe is PERFECT for weeknight dinners or light snacking!

image of carrot fries with paprika sauce.

Why are these Carrot Fries so good?

These Carrot Fries are so amazing because they are healthy, filled with vitamin C, and so easy to make. Fries that are made from carrots have much more nutritional value than potatoes, and they have a natural sweetness, too.

Another reason why these fries are amazing is because they are made in less than 20 minutes, and not to mention, this recipe is totally kid friendly. With such minimal prep work, you will smell the amazing aromas of baked carrots throughout your home.

How to Make Carrot Fries – Step by Step

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius. Peel carrots, and cut carrots into french fry shaped pieces. About 1 1/2 inch long.
  • In a bowl, toss carrots with a neutral oil, such as avocado oil, and salt. Make sure you evenly coat the carrots.
  • Grab a baking sheet and evenly spread carrot fries onto sheet. Bake in oven for about 35 minutes, checking every 10 minutes. Careful not to burn the carrots!
  • Serve carrot fries with paprika sauce or ranch. Enjoy!
Step by step tutorial on how to make carrot fries made in the oven.

I seriously love how easy and simple this Carrot Fries recipe is! Just toss the carrots in a couple ingredients, and BAM, you are all set to enjoy this delicious and healthy recipe! It is okay to go overboard on carrots, right?

Are Carrot Fries healthier than potato fries?

We tend to think so! Carrot Fries are super low in carbs as opposed to potatoes which contain extremely high amounts of carbohydrates per serving. Potatoes are super starchy, but carrots are not, and they have great nutritional value.

By eating fries made out of carrots, one is able to get a ton of vitamins and nutrients such as vitamin C, carotenes, antioxidants, fiber, etc. All of those nutrients are super beneficial to proper development and production, and we think you could never get too many vitamins – say hello to great skin, hair, and eyes!

Plate of carrot fries with creamy paprika sauce.

What can I serve with carrot fries?

We suggest serving Carrot Fries with your favorite DIY sauce. We created a paprika sauce that tasted simply DIVINE with the carrots, and it was so easy to create! Here’s what you need to make the paprika sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • half of lemon for juice
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk
  • pinch of salt
  • tablespoon of ground paprika

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined. Serve with carrot fries and be prepared to be swept away. To make this sauce vegan, simply buy an egg-free mayonnaise.

Tips for making Carrot Fries

Be sure to cut the carrots in half, and then cut the halves in half. Also, make sure your carrots are long enough so they do not shrivel up! We also recommend checking the carrots every 10 minutes while baking to prevent burning.

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Carrot Fries

These Carrot Fries are so delicious and easy to make! Super healthy with minimal ingredients, this recipe is perfect to make for weeknight dinners and or lunch. Your whole family will love these Carrot Fries with the yummy Paprika Sauce!
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time42 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, carrot fries, carrots, easy recipe, healthy fries, paprika sauce, quick recipe, weeknight dinner
Servings: 8
Calories: 271kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Paprika Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Peel carrots. Cut into shapes of french fries – about 1 1/2 inches long. Cut halves into half lengthwise.
  • In a medium sized ball, toss carrots in avocado or neutral oil of choice until carrots are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer carrots to a sheet pan and arrange into single layers. Bake in oven for about 35 minutes – checking every 10 minutes.
  • Serve carrots with paprika sauce.

Paprika Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, almond milk, paprika, lemon juice, and salt until ingredients are well combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 19393IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

Appetizer

Apple Cider Sangria

This Apple Cider Sangria is filled with the most perfect blend of spices, fruit, and wine, and it is so easy to make. Apple Cider Sangria is great for the holidays, pot lucks, parties, or just to enjoy with a friend! We know this recipe will surely be a crowd pleaser!

What makes this Apple Cider Sangria so perfect?

What makes this Apple Cider Sangria perfect is the fact that it comes together so easily, and it is filled with spiced goodness such as cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and clove.

Not to mention, this sangria has the most amazing sweet flavors, too, from the apple cider, oranges and ginger. This sangria will surely be a crowd pleaser because of the amazing combination of ingredients!

Apple Cider Sangria in glass pitcher with oranges, apples, and cinnamon sticks.

How To Make Apple Cider Sangria – Step By Step

  1. Thinly slice apples and oranges. Make sure they are not to thick in width.
  2. Place thinly sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground clove in bottom of a good sized pitcher. Stir to coat fruit in spices.
  3. Once you are finished with that, stir in white wine and maple syrup over the coated mixture.
  4. Next, add in the carbonated water and apple cider. Keep stirring until all ingredients are mixed together. Once mixed together, transfer pitcher to refrigerator and let chill for at least 3 hours.
  5. Serve over ice inside glass. Garnish with an orange wedge and or cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
Step by step instructions for Apple Cider Sangria with oranges, apples, and cinnamon sticks.

What is sangria?

Sangria is an alcoholic punch originating in Spain. The punch often consists of wine, chopped or sliced fruit, and some additional ingredients. After the alcohol and fruit have settled together, sangria is typically served from a pitcher or punch bowl.

There are many options for serving sangria. Usually, the alcoholic punch is served over ice in glasses. Sometimes you can find sugar, spices, herbs, or other additional ingredients as garnishments.

Tips For Making This Apple Cider Sangria

  • Make sure you allow the sangria to sit for several hours prior to serving! This ensures prominent flavors to be present from the fruit and wine.
  • This recipe is best with white wine. If you do not ingest alcohol, enjoy a mocktail by leaving out the wine.
  • Do not add ice to the original container of the sangria has it will water the flavors down.

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Apple Cider Sangria

This Apple Cider Sangria includes some of the BEST flavors, ever! Enjoy the perfect combination of spices and fruit while basking in the simplicity of this recipe. This sangria is great for potlucks, holidays, parties, or just with a friend!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time3 hrs 5 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Keyword: beverage, cider, cocktail, delicious, Easy salmon patties, fall, potluck, punch, sangria, winter
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 327kcal
Author: cherylmalik
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Pitcher or punch bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 orange thinly sliced (save a couple wedges)
  • 2 apples thinly
  • 1 cup carbonated water
  • 1 bottle white wine we used Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • 3 cinnamon sticks more for garnishment
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • Thinly slice apples and oranges. Make sure the apples and oranges are not to thick in width. Set aside an orange for garnishment purposes.
  • Place thinly sliced apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground clove in bottom of a good sized pitcher. Stir to fully coat fruit in spices.
  • Next, stir in white wine and maple syrup over the coated fruit. Then, add in the carbonated water and apple cider. Keep stirring until all ingredients are mixed together.
  • Once mixed together, transfer pitcher to refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours. Serve over ice inside glass. Garnish with an orange wedge and or cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg