The Functional Kitchen

Let’s talk about snacks. I mean grab-n-go, straight out of a package snacks - nothing homemade here! It takes a little research, but there are good options out there when you needs something portable, crunchy, and easy. Big thanks to Costco for stocking these finds! Rx Bars: their label says it all - 4 ingredients, no BS. The chocolate peanut butter is my personal favorite. This bar makes a great midday or post-workout snack. Nutritionally, these bars are a great blend of ca

This is the last week of 4 Weeks of Functional Foods! Thanks for staying tuned to the power of functional foods and how your body uses all these fabulous nutrients. In honor of Thanksgiving, I want to leave you with a "leftovers" recipe featuring my friend, bok choy, and some food from the holiday that is waiting to be eaten. Treat yourself to this colorful and semi-indulgent steam bowl that comes together in a snap! Post-Thanksgiving Steam Bowl serves 1 Ingredients: 1.5 cups

Simple, dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with veggies! Last Saturday night was pasta night at the ranch. We typically do a version of spaghetti and meatballs on Saturday or Sunday night, and everyone LOVES it! We splurge and get fresh pasta for Mom and Dad. The girls love Banza chickpea pasta, and chickpea pasta has been known to make an appearance when we have guests for pasta night. Right now, I am following an Elimination Diet. That’s right, friends - no gluten, dairy,

Breakfast - it’s one important meal! Starting the day off with foods high in protein and antioxidants and low in added sugar and other inflammatory foods allows your body to run more efficiently. Here are a couple ideas to keep you (and anyone else who eats your breakfast!) fueled for a busy morning with little prep and lots of taste. Chances are, you are probably responsible for feeding breakfast to people other than yourself. The thing I hate most about feeding multiple pe

It’s three days after Christmas and all through the house All the creatures are asking…what’s for dinner?? We are still chowing down on leftover roast over here, but the holiday side dishes are pretty much depleted. After hosting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (with a lot of help from family since baby and toddler were underfoot), I am not in the mood for anything extravagant! However, we all have to eat, and we need a balanced meal with clean good protein, complex and easy