Category Archives: Diet Type

Hasselback Baked Pears with Gingerbread Streusel and Easy Gingerbread Latte

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This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Ahh, childhood memories of gingerbread are some of the sweetest in my life – both the taste and aroma evokes those holiday “feels” of comfort, togetherness and well-being . . . with a pinch of anticipatory excitement. I’m also a sucker for any type of warm fruit dessert. So, with a twist on tradition, I’ve created a holiday dessert offering it all — Hasselback Baked Pears with Gingerbread Streusel. It’s also gluten-free and Paleo, if those are dietary concerns. Baked Hasselback Pears with Gingerbread Streusel

The yummy blend of McCormick® spices used to create the gingerbread streusel topping also upgrades any morning coffee routine with festive flair – I’ve also included the how-to for a quickie Gingerbread Latte, read on to get the holiday recipes: Continue reading →

Apple Cider Steel Cut Oats for Instant Pot

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Apple Cider Steel Cut Oats for Instant Pot are a smart and scrumptious solution to morning meal mayhem. The looming demands of the day should be fueled with a healthy, satiating breakfast – yet the irony is the A.M. time crunch often leads to meal-skipping or making poor food choices. 

A small amount of time meal prepping breakfast for the week, will allow you to nourish yourself properly in the morning and spend the saved time tackling your “to-do” list with more energy.  These steel cut oats, naturally sweetened with apple cider, have been a family favorite this fall – read on to get the recipe!

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Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble | Low-carb, Paleo, Vegan

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Soup season is upon us, what’s more nourishing for body and soul than a big pot of soup on the stove for dinner?! My recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble features some of the most quintessential comfort flavors of fall, and is special enough for a holiday gathering yet easy for regular weeknight enjoyment! Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Pumpkin Seed Crumble - Paleo, Whole30, Vegan

Read on to get this easy butternut soup recipe that fits with so many dietary eating patterns including Paleo, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. I’ve used plant-based stevia products from Pyure Organic to add organic sweetness without the sugar. Continue reading →

Deviled Egg Owls – a HOOT for Halloween & Thanksgiving!

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If you’re looking for the CUTEST fall appetizer EVER, then look no further than these Deviled Egg Owls! They are surprisingly easy to make (and I’m no Martha), healthy, delicious . . . .and a HOOT! Deviled Egg Owls are decorated with edible toppings and make a fun addition to your Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner, autumn picnic, or other fall gathering.

Read on to get the recipe and some fun owl facts to further delight your guests: Continue reading →

Herb Crusted Sirloin Roast | Paleo, Keto, Whole30

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Herb Crusted Sirloin Roast is my last-minute entertaining save during the holiday season, like when relatives drop by unexpectedly or I decide on a whim to invite the next-door neighbors over. It’s a delicious, surprisingly tender beef roast everyone needs in their repertoire, ready from prep to plate in just under an hour – making this holiday roast winner doable for weeknights too!Herb Crusted Beef Sirloin Center Cut Roast

Read on to learn how to cook a sirloin roast and some suggestions for what to serve on the side. Continue reading →