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My Favorite Christmas Recipes

I’ve been coughing so much this week that my ribs are bruised (though hopefully not cracked).  My head is swimming in a fog of cold medicine, and you really don’t want to see what I look like right now. But I desperately want to get into the holiday cheer mode, so I thought I would put together a list of my favorite Christmas things from blog posts past. Caprese Skewers…

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Raw Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to decide what to make for the rest of your holiday gatherings.  Here is contributor McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN with a healthy twist on pumpkin pie!   Hi everyone, McKel here again! I’m glad to hear so many of you enjoyed the previous recipe I shared here on InspiredRD, which was the Baked Eggs with Garlic Kale and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Today I’d love to share…

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Pumpkin Hummus & Mini Apple Crisp

Is it possible to enjoy all the holiday season has to offer AND stay healthy at the same time? Absolutely! Find out more about my healthy holiday strategies and grab the recipes for this easy Pumpkin Hummus and mouthwatering Mini Apple Crisp on the Van’s Natural Foods Blog.  You can find both recipes HERE!

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Crunchy Quinoa Granola

I love giving away homemade treats from my kitchen for Christmas, don’t you?  I like to make something unique, something that friends may have never tried before.  That is what inspired this recipe for Crunchy Quinoa Granola. While regular granola is made with oats, I try to limit my oat intake because of my celiac disease.  I seem to be able to tolerate certified gluten-free oats in small amounts, but…

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Easy Recipe: Indian-Spiced Chicken

I used to cook with the kids at least a few times a week.  They would strap on their aprons and we would have the best time stirring, tasting, smelling, and spilling.  But somewhere along the way, life got too busy.  Dinners became rushed, and when the kids asked to help I would say no.  We are in too big of a hurry, so just let Mommy do it!  …

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5 Tasty Ways to Jazz up Your Popcorn

Fall is my favorite.  I love curling up on the couch with my sweetheart to share a bowl of popcorn, a bottle of Pinot, and an episode of Parenthood.  We typically go for a little coconut oil and nooch (nutritional yeast) on our corn, but sometimes it’s fun to switch it up. I headed to Pinterest and found a few new ways to jazz up our popcorn this fall.  I’m…

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