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This is a great summer recipe for a healthy snack or for hosting a cookout. This is also a creative way to get your daily dose of beans in for the day. Ingredients: 1 - 8 oz can of black beans 1 diced bell pepper of any color diced cherry tomatoes 1 - 8 oz can of plain corn 1 large diced red onion 1 lime Directions: 1. Rinse and strain beans. 2. Add beans, peppers, tomatoes, corn, onions, and juice of one lime and mix until combined in a bowl. 3. Enjoy with tortilla

These steak subs are a healthy alternative to steak and cheese subs. The roasted peppers, onions and mushrooms add a delicious depth to these sandwiches. They are an easy busy night dinner and a hit with my kids (sans veggies) Don't mind that I was so anxious to eat this that I took a bite before taking a picture... . Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil 1-2 cup fresh mushrooms 1 large yellow onion 1-2 bell peppers 1 pound fresh shaved steak salt and pepper to taste sub

This is such a great healthy snack on a warm summer day or it can be paired with a meal or as a summer cookout side. Ingredients: Fresh cucumbers Garlic powder Pepper Salt Directions: 1. Slice cold cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices. 2. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper as desired. 3. Serve immediately or child in refrigerator until served.

Crust Ingredients (makes 2 - 12 inch pizzas - serving size: 4-6 people): 1 1/3 cups warm water 1 Tablespoon honey (Limiting my sugar intake, I usually use less than 1 tablespoon. I will usually just add a small little drop of honey, just enough to activate the yeast to rise) 2 1/4 teaspoons (or 1 packet) instant yeast 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more as needed 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for greasing 1 teaspoon of salt cornmeal for du

Drinks can still be fun while cutting out sugars, caffeine, and alcohol. Seltzer is simply carbonated water that comes in lots of flavors and can be dressed up in so many ways. Make sure the seltzer you choose is truly sugar free. Check the nutrition facts on the back! Some seltzer brands like Liquid Death contain small amounts of sugar. Add seltzer to a cute glass, infused with some fruit, and/or add lemon as a garnish for a perfect refreshing summer (or anytime) drink. Note

2 large chicken breast 3 tablespoons (or as needed for cooking chicken) olive oil flour salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon brine capers drained 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and zest of one lemon 3/4 cup chicken broth or water or as needed diary free milk (optional) fresh parsley pasta of your choice Gluten free note: To make gluten free replace the flour with gluten free flour and pasta with gluten free pasta. Pre-heat a s

Ingredients: 1/3 cup popping kernels 3 Tablespoons of olive oil salt and other seasonings to taste Directions: Add popping kernels and olive oil to a large thick-bottomed saucepan (e.g. 3 quart sauce pan). Cover with a lid and place on stove top and heat on medium/high. After a few minutes you will hear the kernels start popping. When popping starts to slow down between pops, remove from heat. Add seasoning of your choice. I usually just like salt but my husband likes adding