A (mostly) Healthy Blog

Recipes, health tips & my wellness journey from a (mostly) healthy chef

Category: food

  • Happy Father’s Day

    When I was a kid, the things I looked forward to most each year (besides Christmas, obviously) were a. Decorating my birthday cupcakes to bring into my class at school b. Decorating my Dad’s birthday cake…always chocolate! And c. Helping my mom make a vat of strawberry shortcake for our Father’s Day cookouts, amongst many…

  • Rice Pudding

    Easter would not be complete without my family’s favorite rice pudding. And if you need a last minute desert…I bet you have all of the ingredients already on hand! And don’t limit this to only Easter…it is a perfectly acceptable breakfast, lunch, dessert, or snack. It’s even been known to count as dinner during the…

  • How to Make a Dry-Brined, Self-Basting, Hands-Off Turkey + Bonus Recipes

    How to Make a Dry-Brined, Self-Basting, Hands-Off Turkey + Bonus Recipes Our holidays look very different this year. Many of us are not able to be with loved ones. Some of us are having to cook the entire Thanksgiving meal ourselves, some of us are choosing not to cook at all! For those of you…

  • Chili 2 Ways and the Best Ever Gluten-Free Cornbread

    Soup season is in full swing, and nothing says Superbowl party like a big pot of chili. So here’s a recipe for a simple classic beef chili, and a turkey chili with pumpkin and butternut squash, plus the best ever gluten-free cornbread you will ever make!! Grass-fed Beef Chili 2 lbs ground beef 1 small…

  • Rice Pudding for #GivingTuesday

    Rice Pudding for #GivingTuesday The Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness is over…congratulations for making it through without being trampled in a department store somewhere or getting carpal tunnel from those long hours spent surfing the web for the best deals. And today is #GivingTuesday and just like last year I will donate $1 to…