dinner · lunch

Pork BBQ Lettuce Wraps

Texas! I love my state. I found while traveling in the UK that people really believe there is just nothing like our Texas BBQ. So, I decided to share an ole recipe that my grandmother showed me. What’s that you say? Does that mean it is passed down from generations? Dang right. That is how you KNOW… Continue reading Pork BBQ Lettuce Wraps

dinner · lunch

Protein Packed Vegetarian Chili

Inspired by thedishonhealthy.com (amazing food blogger, go look), this recipe is divine. I’m not a huge fan of the really heavy meat chili’s, so I wanted to try a bean one! The large protein aspect drew me in because I am desperately trying to make my protein goals every day since starting heavier weight training. The chickpeas… Continue reading Protein Packed Vegetarian Chili

lunch

Gluten Free Zucchini & Avocado Sandwich

Well, I have not posted any sandwich recipes so I decided to make one with things I have been craving. Canyon Gluten Free Bread, found in any Whole Foods, is my absolute favorite brand for toast & sandwiches. It is the closest thing to the real thing (meaning, it is better than Udi’s and Rudi’s)! For a quick… Continue reading Gluten Free Zucchini & Avocado Sandwich

dessert

Healthy Cacao, Coconut & Date Balls

If you’ve got that gnawing sweet tooth that never leaves you alone, this is such an easy and healthy dessert that tackles those cravings! I was drawn to them by the fact that it seemed so simple to make. Taken from taste.com.au, I have been wanting to make these for quite some time! They turned out… Continue reading Healthy Cacao, Coconut & Date Balls

dinner · lunch

TreeBeards’ Vegetable Soup

Kick off this new month of February with an amazing soup! It is hearty, healthy, and very filling. Perfect for having company, or just having a family dinner. We’ve had a TreeBeards Cookbook for many years, so I decided to see what I could make gluten/lactose free that wouldn’t taste completely different from the original thing. I omitted… Continue reading TreeBeards’ Vegetable Soup

breakfast

Protein Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

I was feeling more of a vanilla protein shake after my workout today, so I decided to try out a recipe I had in my head – lactose & gluten free, of course! **Health Tip!!!**  I recommend only eating fruits before or after a workout. To explain, your metabolism speeds up when/after you are exercise.… Continue reading Protein Vanilla Smoothie Bowl

lunch

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Ever come across gluten free pasta that tastes like cardboard? It’s time that is changed! I completely vouch for this delicious pinterest found, but damndelicious.net created, Creamy Avocado Pasta! All I did was make the recipe gluten free. But knowing which gluten free pasta brand to use can be a bit tricky. Having tried them… Continue reading Creamy Avocado Pasta