I love simple recipes with seasonal ingredients. Simple Caprese salad has been a favorite at our house for a very long time! Caprese salad originally comes from Italy where it is called Insalata Caprese. It became famous on the Isle of Capri, thus the name "Caprese." It has become a common choice on menus all over America and Europe. All Caprese salads have tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Usually, there is also basil included. A shocking revelation Now I have something surprising to say...wait for it: most restaurant versions of Caprese salad are not that good. When I order it I am usually disappointed. What I make at home is much better - and cheaper! I know, I know - so often online recipe posts offer to help you mimic a restaurant's recipe. This post does not. This post will help you make a simple Caprese salad that is BETTER than what you get at a restaurant. And you can do it quickly and easily! What is wrong with the restaurant version? Well, the … [Read more...]
The Best Tasting Gluten-Free Products for Picky Kids
My daughter has a gluten sensitivity. She can eat a little wheat and be okay, but if she has it too often, she gets stomach aches and feels crummy. Unfortunately...her favorite foods are pasta, mac and cheese, and bagels! Uh oh! And on top of wanting to eat all carbs all the time, she also is very picky. You can't just make any old substitution and expect her to eat it. She won't take, "isn't this good enough?" as an argument. Needless to say, this has resulted in years of trial and error, not to mention stress on her poor mama. I have worked to create recipes that please her, and you will find lots of those on my website. For example, I have perfected gluten-free banana muffins and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. There will definitely be more of those to come! But sometimes a mama needs a break from cooking, or needs some gluten-free products to round out a meal. Today I want to share with you the best tasting gluten-free store-bought products we have … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Oatmeal Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies
Oh my gosh, chocolate chip cookies chocolate chip cookies CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!! Just thinking about them makes my mind go a little wonky and I'm having a hard time concentrating because shouldn't I be eating chocolate chip cookies?!?!? Nourishing Tweens is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. Alright, chocolate chip cookies are my favorite. To be more specific, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my favorite. Wait, oatmeal chocolate chip with butterscotch chips and walnuts. THOSE are my favorite. So that is what I made here. But you can adjust them how YOU want them to be - maybe without the nuts (what, are you crazy?!? Just kidding - I won't judge) or maybe you … [Read more...]
Butternut Squash Soup
This delicious, nutritious soup is anti-inflammatory and can help you to feel your best. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. I love a good soup! In fact, I think I've heard my family comment on my obsession with soups more than once...I may be a little weird. But soup is one of life's great pleasures! Some soups are great because they are just plain yummy and cozy to eat. Some are super good for you and help you meet your nutritional needs. This butternut squash soup is both! Plus, it meets the requirements for paleo, Whole30, and vegan diets. If you are following the auto-immune protocol diet, this recipe fits that, too. When I read The Plan by … [Read more...]
Easy Breakfast Veggie Scramble Three Ways
Need an easy, healthy breakfast idea that can please picky eaters and adventurous eaters at once without stressing out the chef?!? Try this family-friendly egg and veggie scramble! Cooking for a family can be a challenge. Some family members are picky eaters and want to keep things simple. Others prefer variety and want to try something different. In our family, my daughter likes to keep her food simple, without too much going on at once. She also needs to keep things as gluten-free as possible to avoid tummy aches. I try to eat mostly grain-free and low-carb, leaning into the paleo and keto lifestyles as much as possible. My son, husband, and I love food that has lots of interesting flavor. As the mom, I want everyone to eat as clean and healthy as possible. Sounds stressful, right? A lot of parents in this situation end up being short order cooks and spend their life in the kitchen. Luckily, I have figured out a way to cook that works for everyone without … [Read more...]
Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Lazy Lasagna
My family LOVES lasagna. I love to make it for them, but the real deal is super time consuming and includes the wheat noodles that give my daughter stomach aches and give me too many carbs. Spaghetti squash provides a great solution. It has great nutrition and is pretty easy to make. M doesn't like it very much, so I cook up some rice noodles for her to have on the side. My husband and son are happy with it though, and I think it's THE BOMB. Plus, it's pretty dang easy. This recipe is inspired by one I found on Pinterest last year. It is on Wholesome Yum, a great website with lots of tasty low-carb recipes. Here is a link to the original recipe. Her recipe has you building the lasagna into the shells of the spaghetti squash for a pretty effect. My recipe has more meat and cheese and is baked in a 9 x 13 pan. If I'm going to please my husband and growing son, there needs to be lots of meat (in fact, I think I might add more next time I make it so there will be more … [Read more...]
