Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, I hope it was filled with many blessings and happy tummies. This time of year always has me thinking about family, friends, and happy gatherings around the table. The kitchen is always the best place to be in my opinion, creating and cooking up new ideas. I love…
Tag: Recipes
“Lemon Poppy Seed Almond Cake with Raspberry Glaze”
Who has a birthday without the birthday cake? For The Healthy Chew’s 1st Birthday, I decided a little cake was in order. I wanted to have my cake and eat it too! But I didn’t want just any cake, I wanted to create something special. This cake embodies a nutty and savory yet zesty lemon flavor,…
“Strawberry Chia Seed Jam”
Summer is coming to a close, but Fall is not quite here yet. It’s the awkward in-between stage of wondering when it’s socially acceptable to bring the fall decor down from the attic. When it’s September and the weather is still in the 90’s, we Texans should not be baking pumpkin spice recipes just yet…..
“Skinny & Naked Cinnamon Rolls”
Steaming cups of coffee.. warm cinnamon rolls baking in the oven.. family gathered around the table talking about good times. That sounds like the perfect Saturday morning to me. I have always had a special place in my heart for cinnamon rolls but I rarely make them because they are so heavy and weighted down…
Scratch Made “Zucchini Banana Bread”
When you get home from the grocery store with a basket full of zucchini, what do you make? If you are like me, it’s only a matter of time before baked zucchini gets a little old. I can bake it, I can grill it, I can even sauté it; However, when the summer lingers on and continuously…
“Cinnamon Waffles with Blackberry Mint Syrup”
I can’t even say the entire name of this recipe without my mouth watering for the sweet goodness of waffles for breakfast. Mmm.. is it time for breakfast yet? I created this waffle recipe after several Saturday waffle fails. My husband sure doesn’t have a problem telling me when I could improve my cooking game, something I…
“Almond & Sweet Potato Crusted Salmon”
For our honeymoon, my husband and I vacationed in Florida, traveling from West Palm Beach all the way down to Key West. I think what I remember most was the unbelievable views that took my breath away, the way the sun would set the water on fire with it’s blazing rays. We often bring up…
Crunchy “Fig & Apricot Granola”
Ahh today’s the day, it’s finally Friday. It’s the day we all look forward to, the day that brings the promise of a relaxing weekend. The time is nearly up when our hectic schedules and chaotic lives slow down for a measly 48 hours. Our minds start racing of what we can do to enjoy…
Slow Cooked “Chicken Tortilla Soup”
Pin it here! Nothing beats going home after a longgg day at the grind and knowing dinner is already cooked for you. With the exception of putting it all together in the morning, the work is done by 9:00 am when you leave for work. You can finally relax while running errands & working on…
“Chicken & Garden Pizza”
So your stomach is growling for pizza, but your mind is saying salad. Story of my life! In this day in age our stomaches are hungry for real food. Food that not only satisfies the eye but also the stomach. Food that keeps us going, and I mean really going. Our schedules are filled with…