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Butternut Squash Turkey Chili
Hello Everyone! I would just like to share that I bought a jasmine plant about a month ago, and it is finally in bloom! I am so happy that I have been able to keep it alive, and also that I live in Florida, and there is no snow! Today I am going to share a recipe for Butternut Squash Turkey Chili. It is completely Whole30 compliant, and also Paleo compliant; so it’s super healthy. It is also super easy, and truly a one pot meal! Instead of using beans, as a traditional chili, I substitute butternut squash. It lightens it up and gives the chili a whole…
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Roasted Garlicky Asparagus
Hi everyone! It has been such a long time since I have blogged, and I have some exciting news! I am in training to be a Weight Watchers instructor and I am so excited to start! I have lost 46 lbs while on the program and it really works! I hope I will be able to help other people to do the same! I kind of had a lull in ideas, but I am back, and my latest recipe is for asparagus. I don’t know why, but I have been in the mood for asparagus lately, and that led me to come up with this delicious way to prepare it.…
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Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Hi Everyone! I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful fall days we have been having! As I promised I today I have a fall recipe using pumpkin… Pumpkin Chia Pudding! Pumpkin is a really awesome and healthy food! Here are some cool facts about pumpkin: They are a good source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are what make pumpkins orange. [1] Because pumpkin contains these compounds, it may be able to help prevent diseases, which are associated with aging like heart disease or cancer. This is because carotenoids can neutralize free radicals. [1] Some studies suggest that lutein and zeaxanthin may help to prevent cataracts. [1]…
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Baked Liver and Onions
Okay… I know some of you are probably thinking… Sarah has gone crazy… this is DISGUSTING! But I have to tell you… it is totally NOT! It is really delicious, and super healthy and nutritious! REALLY… I promise!! Honestly, I like liver to begin with, but I think that cooked this way, it is palatable, even to someone, who is not thrilled about liver. If you are still not convinced, please consider the following information about liver: Liver is densely nutritious (practically a super food!) and is high in Protein, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Copper and Selenium [1]. Liver has a very…
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Pineapple Cilantro Protein Smoothie
Hello everyone!! This weekend I took an awesome trip to Rochester and had a great time catching up with some old friends. I went to my friend Anna’s bridal shower and was able to catch up with a lot of my college friends. It was so great to catch up with you girls!! :-) I also met up with one of my good friends from high school, Neil, and we went to the original Wegmans!!! I was in heaven!! It is the biggest most amazing grocery store I have ever been to!! While we were there, I tried some Dim Sum (delicious) and some green juice, made fresh at the…
Healthy and Delicious Recipes from Scratch
