Chicken thighs aren’t as bad as people claimed they were when low fat diets were all the rage. Not only do chicken thighs taste better and have more moisture, the darkness indicates that it contains more iron, they are inexpensive AND they contains higher amounts of saturated + monounsaturated fat… which are in fact good for us - of course when eaten in moderation.
Read MoreThis was one of my FAVOURITE dishes I ate when I served a mission in California for my church. It was the perfect dish for me because it’s - gluten free, dairy free + refined sugar free! The members of our congregation would feed us dinner and when we ate at Jennifer + Kevin’s house, I always hoped for this orange chicken. It’s hard to have portion control with this one because it’s so tasty!
Read MoreAre you a french fry snob like me? Fries are one of my favourites… but they better be greasy, salty and flavourful or else i’m out! And as part of the french fry family… it’s so hard to find a delicious crispy potato wedge that is gluten free! I’ve been living my potato wedge dream :) I can’t stop making these! So glad she shared the secret to the perfect crispy potato wedge.
Read MoreAre you always on the go and need a quick smoothie to tide you over?
It’s important to watch what and how much you are adding to your smoothie as the sugar and calories can add up real quick. This is especially the case when you purchase one from a smoothie bar. They obviously want them to be delicious so they add a lot of ‘extras’ we can do without. Just like any meal, it’s important to have a good ratio of carbs, fats & protein to keep a balanced blood sugar and keep you full longer.
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