Mac and cheese is a classic Thanksgiving and every holiday side dish, let’s be honest. I wanted to make a mac and cheese recipe that has significantly less sodium and less fat and cholesterol too but without losing that nostalgic flavor and texture we all love. I took it one step farther and used protein…
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How to Make Cashew & Almond Non Dairy Milk
I love mixing cashew and almonds together when making non dairy milk. It gives it such a complex and creamy non dairy milk that is perfect for cereal, cooking and even those thanksgiving meals! I have a new macaroni and cheese recipe using it that I’m excited to share with you! Stay tuned! I start…
Chicken & Butternut Squash Enchiladas (Low Sodium)
I’ve made Butternut Squash Enchiladas before but this time I wanted to add some leftover chicken I had for more protein, play with the spices to use mushroom powder for more nutrients and make it with a lot less sodium. Fun fact, corn tortillas have about 20mg of sodium per tortilla versus flour which has…
How to make Mini Pumpkin Spice Cakes in Mini Loaf Pans Recipe
I have been obsessed with these mini loaf pans from Amazon on the internet recently! When I was tasked with a church bake sale, I knew it was the perfect time to try them out! When I was doing research about them, I noticed there wasn’t a whole lot of information or how to guides…
Lil Dickies | Easy Sandwich Idea for a Party
It’s a long story but my brother deemed these classic family finger sandwiches ‘Lil Dickies’, so that is what they’re called. They’re easy to throw together and make ahead for a party snack! Start by laying out 6 dill pickle spears on some paper towels to get rid of some of the liquid while you…
Candy Corn Fruit Cups | Healthy Halloween Snacks
Bold statement: I don’t like candy corn. Gasp! I know some of y’all do or they wouldn’t make it, but I do love love LOVE candy corn decor for Halloween! So let’s make some healthy Halloween snacks for a party or even just your lunch box. Not only do they taste way better than candy…
Million Dollar Spaghetti Dinner Recipe (High Protein & Low Sodium)
I have seen this million dollar spaghetti recipe all over the internet that I just had to give it a try, but also a healthy version that meets more of our dietary needs. I made it high protein with barilla protein pasta and a cottage cheese Alfredo sauce! I also used ground turkey to make…
Air Fryer Crab Balls
I love Maryland blue crab! It’s the best seafood ever! I wanted to make a healthier low sodium version of crab cakes so I decided some crab balls would fit much easier in my super cute pink air fryer from Amazon! Side note, I love these air fryer liners from Amazon because not only does…
Feta & Tomato Pasta Viral TikTok Recipe using Spaghetti Squash
I know I am late to the party but I have seen the viral TikTok feta and tomato pasta recipe everywhere. Now that we eat dairy, I knew it was time to try it. I wanted to make it healthier and reduced sodium, so I switched it up with a few ingredients. I did not…
Moist Carrot Cupcakes w/ Carrot Cake Pops Easter Bunny
My husband loves carrot cake. With Easter just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for carrot cake! But let’s make carrot cupcakes for some Easter potluck and family gatherings! I found these super cute Easter bunny buns chocolate molds from the dollar tree. So I figured I would use up more of my holiday…
