Almond Butter Protein Snacks :: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free

August 7, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

These almond butter protein snacks were developed for my dear husband. He loves protein bars. I, however, do not love them because they are full of junk. So, in an effort to create a healthy protein bar substitute and also please his taste buds, I came up with this recipe. According to my calculations, each snack ball has approximately...

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Roasted Baby Carrots With Herbs, Sea Salt, and Butter (gluten free w/dairy free and autoimmune options)

August 4, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Another simple, yet elegant side dish, especially if you can find actual baby carrots (not the fake baby carrots from the grocery store, though those will work too!). Actual baby carrots look like regular carrots (with the tops still on), but they are much smaller. You can often find them at your local farmers markets and sometimes...

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Traditional Tuesdays: Nutritious and Delicious – 08/02/11

August 2, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Traditional Tuesday’s Nutritious and Delicious Blog Carnival is for anything involving traditional foods. Recipes, techniques, tips, discussions on the hows and whys we do what we do, kitchen organization, appliances used, fitting traditional foods into your life and schedule, anything under the banner of traditional foods is wonderful. Posts, Facebook pages or websites on the...

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Spicy Roasted Corn on the Cob

August 1, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

Summertime means corn! I love how easy it is to get in Colorado. Not only can you find local corn at pretty much any grocery store or farmers market, as you drive around the city, you’ll also see stands selling corn on the sidewalk! One of my favorite ways to eat corn is marinated in...

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Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Recipe with Coconut Oil

July 30, 2011 - by Jessica Espinoza, CYT

This homemade magic shell ice cream topping recipe is so easy to make and uses coconut oil! My hubby loves Magic Shell, but it’s full of all sorts of nasty stuff, so when I first bought my ice cream maker last February, I thought I would try making my own. This homemade magic shell ice...