Healthy Chicks

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Craving these lil guys? Try this healthy substitute instead. You AND your kids will appreciate.

I have a confession: As healthy as I may be, there’s something about those little Dinosaur chicken nuggets and boxed Mac ‘n’ Cheese that gets me every time. Every time I see my little cousins nibble away on their itty bitty dinos, I want to join in. I don’t know if it’s childhood memories or comfort food cravings that gets to me, but it is what it is.

But I’m well aware these little dino friends aren’t the best for your health. In fact, the Tyson’s brand for one is loaded with foreign, unnatural ingredients like rib meat, modified corn starch, sulfate, riboflavin, dried whey, caramel color, and methylcellulose. Yuck. What happened when chicken was just…chicken?

Anyway, when my craving hit last night, I decided to give this classic comfort food combo a makeover, and let me tell you it was definitely for the better. My remake came out tastier, crunchier and best yet: guilt-free. Feed this to your kids next time they want McDonald’s, or stuff your face with it. No judgement. None at all.

Crispy Baked “Chicken Nuggets”

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craving fall?

Now that it’s fall, I find myself craving different types of foods. Instead of lemonade and a salad with grilled chicken, I want comfort food. You know, chicken soup for the soul, roasted squash and pumpkin spice lattes. So today I thought I’d share with you some of my personal fall recipe creations. Hope you enjoy!

If You’re Craving Hearty & Wholesome: The “Healthy Chick” Chili

If You’re Craving Seasonal & Soothing: Baked Butternut Squash with Garlic Sauteed Vegetables

If You’re Craving Soothing & Comforting: Autumn Chicken Veggie Soup

If You’re Craving Sweet ‘n’ Light: The Perfect Chai Tea Latte

If You’re Craving Savory & Saucy: Sweetie Pie’s “Spaghetti” & Turkey Meatballs

If You’re Craving Pumpkin & Chocolate & Ooey Gooey Goodness: Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Oat Muffins … Read More!

Yesterday evening, there was no doubt fall was in the air. That’s why I decided to embrace the crisp weather and whip up an autumnal fall feast. I was craving salmon, so I based my dinner around the fish and my thinking cap went into full-fledged action. In a few minutes, I came up with a brilliant idea to make a baked cajun salmon with mango salsa, paired with roasted parmesan cauliflower and finally a kale & avocado salad.

Want to mimic last night’s dinner for yourself?

Here’s how:

Fresh Kale & Avocado Salad

• Bunch of fresh green kale
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 TB olive oil
• 1/4 c. fresh shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• handful pinenuts (optional)

~Mix ingredients together thoroughly, and chill for about an hour before serving (to give time for olive oil & lemon to soak up for ultimate flavor)

Roasted Parmesan & Garlic Cauliflower

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• handful of parmesan cheese (to taste)
• salt & pepper
• 1 tsp. cajun seasoning
• olive oil

1. Spread cauliflower out on a coated baking sheet. Top with garlic, parmesan cheese, cajun, … Read More!

• 1 can of pumpkin
• 1/2 c. Almond milk
• 2 eggs