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Mango Habanero Sauce

This mango habanero sauce is the perfect complement to wings! Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is oh-so-easy and sure to please.

Jar of mango habanero sauce

Why This Sauce Is So Good

  • This sauce is so ridiculously tasty! It’s spicy, but not so hot that you can’t taste the fruity flavors of mango and lime.
  • Super easy to make, this mango habanero sauce just requires throwing a mango and some ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • We love this sauce on wings, but it’s also delicious on tofu and even as a dip with tortilla chips.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Peel, de-pit, and dice the mango.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in food processor. That’s it!
Ingredients in a food processor

Top Tips For Making Mango Habanero Sauce

  • For less spicy sauce, seed all of the habanero peppers or add more maple syrup.
  • If you prefer a very smooth sauce, use a blender instead of a food processor. We started ours in a food processor and moved it to the blender to get it nice and smooth.
  • This recipe will make about two small hot sauce bottles worth of sauce. If you don’t have a small bottle on hand, you can put the sauce in a mason jar or even a tupperware container.
  • Try smoked paprika. We are huge fans of the smoky scent and flavor that smoked paprika adds to dishes, and we loved the combination of it with the fruit and peppers.

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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5 from 1 vote

Mango Habanero Sauce

Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is the perfect complement to wings.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Sauces
Keyword: mango habanero, party food, wing sauce
Servings: 12
Calories: 33kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1

    mango

  • 3

    habanero peppers

     2 seeded, see notes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons

    white vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons

    lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons

    maple syrup

  • ½

     teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

Instructions

  • Peel, de-pit, and dice mango.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth.

Notes

  • Less spicy sauce: Remove seeds from peppers or add more maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Condiment

Vegan Mushroom Gravy

This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is simply incredible and filled with such savory deliciousness. Perfect for mashed potatoes, rice, or preferred protein, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and will have you hooked all year long!

close up image of vegan mushroom gravy

Why is this Vegan Mushroom Gravy so good?

  • This Mushroom Gravy is terrific because of the huge amounts of flavors that sizzle while being enjoyed.
  • It’s gluten-free AND vegan.
  • Super simple to make and HEAVILY aromatic with fresh ingredients.

How do I make this mushroom gravy?

  1. Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan until melted. Sauté garlic, and then stir in mushrooms.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add about 1 cup of vegetable stock, stirring briskly until incorporated, then pour in the remaining stock and mix thoroughly. Season with black pepper and thyme.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, about 20-25 minutes, stirring often.

Chef’s Tips

  • Make sure you get a good amount of browning with the flour and mushrooms while cooking. This adds more flavor to the recipe. 🙂
  • Always clean your mushrooms with a towel to avoid slippery mushrooms while slicing them!
  • If wanting to use something other than coconut oil, we suggest using another type of neutral cooking oil such as avocado oil.

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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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Vegan Mushroom Gravy

This Vegan Mushroom Gravy is simply incredible and filled with such savory deliciousness. Perfect for mashed potatoes, rice, or preferred protein, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and will have you hooked all year long!
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time37 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: delicious, dill sauce, gravy, healthy, mushrooms, vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Savannah McGhee
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 quart vegetable broth or stock
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan until melted. Sauté garlic, and then stir in mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes. Add about 1 cup of vegetable stock, stirring briskly until incorporated, then pour in the remaining stock and mix thoroughly.
  • Season with black pepper and thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, about 20-25 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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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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.

Have you made this recipe? We would love to hear your feedback! Please leave a rating and comment so we can chat.

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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

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.

Plate and bowl of carrot fries with sea salt and creamy paprika sauce.

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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.

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

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5 from 9 votes

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

Creamy Dill Sauce for Salmon

This creamy dill sauce is perfect for salmon, and it takes only 5 minutes to make. Rich and bright flavors are thanks to the lemon juice and fresh dill. It’s perfect on salmon, salmon patties, or with other poultry or seafood.

A bowl of creamy dill sauce for salmon with small wooden spoon

We do not know about you, but we are huge fans of savory and creamy. This easy peasy CREAMY dill sauce fits that description perfectly. With minimal effort, this dill sauce is sure to knock you off your feet (not literally) on these hot summer days.

To get started, all you need are a few ingredients, small mixing bowl, and a mixing device (whatever you prefer…) to combine the ingredients. That’s it! Have fun!

A hand spooning creamy dill sauce on a piece of salmon

Why This Dill Sauce for Salmon Is So Good

  • Simple ingredients. That statement is key for this recipe.
  • It only takes about 5 minutes to make.
  • It’s super versatile. Yes! This creamy and savory dill sauce can be paired with most seafood and poultry dishes (including our air fryer salmon recipe!).
  • This creamy dill sauce is bright and creamy, and it’s loaded with flavor.

How to make this creamy dill sauce recipe

  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cups of sour cream
  • Start with 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Adjust accordingly
  • 1/4 cup of chopped dill
  • pinch of sea salt
Ingredients for creamy dill sauce for salmon

Next step…

Place all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. With a spoon, simply stir all ingredients together until well combined. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and dill sprigs.

A bowl of creamy dill sauce with plates of salmon to the side

Recipe notes from the author

  • If you are running low on sour cream, you can substitute with plain greek yogurt. We recommend full-fat for the best taste (And it’s good for you!).
  • You can adjust the lemon juice according to your palate
  • Pairs perfectly with our air fryer salmon or easy salmon patties

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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Creamy Dill Sauce

Quick creamy dill sauce which includes bright flavors from dill, citrus, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy, dill sauce, sauce for salmon
Servings: 2
Calories: 361kcal
Author: cherylmalik

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Add more or less accordingly
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in small mixing bowl. With a spoon, simply stir all ingredients together until well combined. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and dill sprigs.

Notes

If you are low on sour cream, feel free to substitute with plain greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 165mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg