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Greek Yogurt Lime Slaw

Greek Yogurt Lime Slaw

Greek yogurt lime slaw is made with yogurt instead of the classic mayo to make a healthier, tangy variety of slaw that pairs perfectly with my slow-cooker citrus pork. I like a fresh coleslaw to top my street tacos, but I prefer a coleslaw with 

Slow Cooker Citrus Pork Tacos

Slow Cooker Citrus Pork Tacos

Slow cooker citrus pork makes for tangy tacos with a touch of sweetness. They are perfect paired with Greek yogurt lime slaw and sliced avocado. A perfect fresh summer dinner! If you are looking for a slightly sweet taco meat without any refined sugar this 

Pumpkin Spice Oat Cookies Made With Whole Grains

Pumpkin Spice Oat Cookies Made With Whole Grains

These pumpkin spice oat cookies can optionally be made with whole grain flour to enhance the nutrition and flavor. These spiced oat cookies are the perfect treat for a brisk fall day or any time you are feeling in a pumpkin spice mood. They are 

Bone Broth with Vegetable Scraps

Bone Broth with Vegetable Scraps

Making bone broth with vegetable scraps is a delicious way to use scraps that might otherwise go to waste. In return, you get a nutritious broth that can be used in a variety of different ways. Whenever I peel carrots, onions, or garlic, I save 

How to Stop Wasting Produce

How to Stop Wasting Produce

When you plan meals around vegetables and produce it can be difficult to keep enough produce on hand without letting any go bad. There a few tricks I have learned to use in order to stop wasting produce in my plant focused kitchen. One struggle 

Whole Wheat Zucchini Applesauce Muffins (No Added Sugar)

Whole Wheat Zucchini Applesauce Muffins (No Added Sugar)

These whole wheat zucchini applesauce muffins are the perfect way to use up extra summer produce and to make a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Sneaking zucchini into baked goods is a great way to use up excess summer produce as well as get some extra 

Use What You Have Pot Pie

Use What You Have Pot Pie

Make a savory pot pie with what you have in your kitchen. With a flaky crust and veggie packed filling it is sure to be a family favorite. Pot pie is a great way to use up spare vegetables and protein that you may have 

Calculating a Grocery Budget Using Priorities

Calculating a Grocery Budget Using Priorities

By recognizing your priorities before calculating a grocery budget you can learn to shop in a way that both fills your needs and finds good deals to keep your grocery budget down. Before I tell you how I keep my grocery bill down I want 

Sourdough discard Grape-Nuts

Sourdough discard Grape-Nuts

Make this hearty sourdough Grape-Nuts cereal with just a few simple whole food ingredients. Top with your favorite fruit and nut butter, and cover with milk for a delicious nutritious breakfast. While we were dating during college, Grape-Nuts were my husband’s staple go-to breakfast. He 

Fresh Strawberry Pie (Low Sugar)

Fresh Strawberry Pie (Low Sugar)

This fresh strawberry pie is the perfect spring treat. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together in just a few quick steps and is only lightly sweetened to emphasize the natural sweetness in the strawberries. Pie is probably one of my favorite desserts to make