So we got an Instapot! And, so far, we're loving it! It makes great rice and fab beans! As a Tica, black beans are a staple in our house. (Tica is the nickname for a female from Costa Rica.) If you know anything about Latin American culture, you know we like our beans. Each country or even region has its favorite...Continue reading
Enjoy my simple, clean summer gazpacho recipe! A fresh, healthy and super easy recipe that I cooked up in our kitchen tonight. After getting a huge amount of beautiful tomatoes from our CSA (Rise 'N Shine Organic Farm) this week, I threw this together for the perfect non-cook summer dinner. Add crusty baguette circles...Continue reading
You want to know the cleanest, yummiest, ice cream snack? A frozen banana. It's delicious! And SOOOO easy to make. I used to eat these all the time as a kid in Costa Rica. It's been about 35 years since I've had one, and it's just as great as I remember! Ingredients Ripe bananas (but not over ripe) Popsicle...Continue reading
Serves: lotsPreparation time: 5 minCooking time: 15 min Quinoa is a fantastic carb. It's loaded in protein, clean and healthy. It's my go-to carb. I keep some cooked in the fridge at all times to add to any healthy meal. It’s delicious and can be prepared in 20 minutes! It’s great to eat as a side or add to...Continue reading
I’m hosting a FREE 5-day Mommy and Me Summer Health Camp, and I’d love to include other moms! Who doesn’t want to lose a few pounds, work out at home with the kiddos, get support from other moms while teaching our kiddos some healthy habits along the way?! Let me share more about what I’m doing… About the Camp One...Continue reading
I've got to tell you, I LOVE CHIPS! After eating clean, though, the regular store bought or fresh restaurant chips just won't cut it anymore. I find them too greasy and too salty after having followed clean eating for six months now. Pretty crazy that I'm not the same chip fan I used to be. Before I started eating right...Continue reading
A great way to get in your daily vegetables is with sautéed greens. They are simple, delicious and full of nutrients! This is my favorite way to prepare them. Eat them as a side, over pasta or add to a casserole. They are delicious, super healthy, clean eating and 21 Day Fix approved! Ingredients 8 cups of fresh, chopped...Continue reading
I love having a fresh, easy couscous salad for lunch or dinner. Something that I can quickly throw together, one portion at a time. I add whatever veggies I have handy or prepped, changing it a bit every time. Here is one version. Ingredients (Civilian proportions) ½ cup Simple Couscous, packed 1/3 cup chopped cucumbers 1/3...Continue reading
When I’m in a rush and I need a healthy carb, I’ll throw together a quick recipe of couscous. It’s delicious and can be prepared in 10 minutes! Fresh, clean eating and 21 Day Fix approved! It’s great to eat as a side or add to a salad. For me it stays fresh for about five days in...Continue reading
I dubbed this recipe Nuttier Waffles because they're really expert-level waffles. What do I mean by that? If you've never made a waffle before don't start with this recipe! You'd be nutty if you did! ;-) This recipe requires a little bit more finesse than your usual recipe. So, if you've never made waffles before or it's been a while, keep your training...Continue reading