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Kale, Sweet Potato & Feta Frittata Recipe

I had this Kale, Sweet Potato and Feta Frittata for breakfast, after this morning's chores. Lil' Foodie is doing ESY (extended school year) on Tuesdays & Thursdays this summer, to help keep her in the grove and give her some time with other kids in an environment that accommodates her special needs. Neither of us were particularly well prepared this morning. I was just pulling bean crackers out of the oven for her lunch about 20 minutes before the bus was due to arrive & as you can Continue Reading

Turkey Meatballs in Sun-dried Tomato Almond Buttermilk Sauce

To even see a turkey meatball recipe here is next thing to a miracle. You see, until recently, I had such an aversion to any sort of ground meat I simply never bought any. Last winter, I reviewed a meal service called Hello Fresh, that sends you the ingredients for meals along with the recipe cards. When I saw ground turkey in the box, I wrinkle up my nose in distaste, but later resolved to suck-it-up and make the recipe (I even adhered strictly to the directions, a miracle of monumental Continue Reading

Paleo-Vegan Maple Walnut Ice Cream

Why I am so fascinated with recipes that fit both of these restrictive diets is beyond me. Perhaps, it is the challenge of combining vegan and paleo. In this case, the dual dietary compliance was more happenstance than plan. Maple Walnut Ice Cream is a staple flavor here in Rhode Island. It seemed a natural choice to convert into a paleo recipe since maple syrup is one of the few sweeteners many Paleo followers will indulge in & nuts are acceptable. Swapping the heavy cream for Continue Reading

Indonesian Grilled Chicken Recipe

This grilled Indonesian Chicken is marinated in a peanut curry sauce so it is bursting with flavor and mild spiciness. I whipped up a batch of Indonesian Grilled Chicken for dinner tonight. My six year old (Little Foodie) is quite fussy. It isn't that she doesn't love healthy foods, heck the bulk of her diet is raw fruits and veggies. Put a chocolate chip cookie and a thick slice of raw sweet potato on the counter, it won't be the cookie that disappears. Where her fussiness becomes an Continue Reading

Chick-a-Roni Skewers: Keto Appetizers

These low carb keto appetizers feature chicken, cheese, sun-dried tomato, and basil wrapped in crispy pepperoni. YUM! Pepperoni Chicken Bites (Chick-a-Roni) I don't know about you, but I've sort of got a thing for the pepperoni and cheese that gets a little extra crispy on a pizza. It is hard to resist picking those delectable morsels off, when a pizza sort of drools off the edge of it's crust Frankly, I don't even try to resist. It would be futile. Now crust and sauce are nice too, but Continue Reading

Matcha Green Tea Lemonade - Keto + Traditional Recipe

Green tea lemonade is a refreshing and energizing keto drink. Perfect for staying hydrated and as a smarter option to that afternoon coffee. I've included a traditional version along with the keto green tea lemonade recipe. Matcha Green Tea Lemonade This Matcha Green Tea Lemonade is both refreshing and energizing. If you have never heard of matcha before it is high quality green tea leaves which have been ground into a fine powder. Green tea in this form maximizes the beneficial healthful Continue Reading