One of my favorite grab-and-go bars is LARA bars. They have minimal ingredients and taste great. This recipe is a homemade alternative with anti-inflammatory and immune boosting ingredients, satisfying a sweet tooth and a great pre-workout snack for a boost of energy. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Lime and Cilantro Coleslaw
As I was browsing through one of my favorite recipe sites, I came across a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks - The Thug Kitchen. As they say, the their foul language brings hilarity when talking about clean eating with a dirty twist. If you can get through the language and the laughs, the … [Read more...]
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Have you been trying to cut out pasta, but missing all the goodness that comes with noodles? Or are you looking for an alternative pasta-style dish with newer ingredients and flavors? I love this zucchini noodle and pesto dish! It's light, easy and delicious! Enjoy as a vegetarian dish or try adding … [Read more...]
Roasted Root Vegetable Bisque
I love roasting vegetables for taste and texture with minimal prep time! This recipe takes roasted vegetables one more step, making it into a nice soup, filled with colorful and immune boosting vegetables and flavor enhancers. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, a natural compound that … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Last week, Brandon Mills, both a friend and exquisite trainer, and I were talking about our love for crock pot cooking on his radio talk show "Two Smart Dumbbells." This recipe is to support the notion, that cooking can be easy, simple, delicious and nourishing! Here is a recipe that doesn't require … [Read more...]