Author: vivalavieve2

  • Chicken Cesar Salad Tacos

    Chicken Cesar Salad Tacos

    Why would you make a Cesar salad wrap when you can make a taco?! What you need: Dressing: Everything else: Begin by whisking all the ingredients for the dressing together, until it is a dressing consistency, and set aside. Chop up the arugula and onion before mixing in the chopped chicken breasts (I pan seared…

  • Homemade Hummus

    Homemade Hummus

    This is a nice base hummus recipe, it is great as is but is also delicious to spice up! What you need: Begin by mixing all the ingredients into a blender: chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. Blend for about 2 mins or until creamy. Now all that’s left is to…

  • Raspberry Balsamic Steak Marinade

    Raspberry Balsamic Steak Marinade

    This marinade will really work for any steak cut, I chose to use flat Iron steak and it was SO good!! As a note, a meat thermometer will be your best friend in determining the rareness for your steak. I prefer my steak medium rare (as you can see in the photos), so the temperature…

  • Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie

    These cookies are natural sweetened, gluten free, and dairy free! Whenever I bake, I always try to find natural ways to sweetened or to use less sugar. I think it is safe to say, I have met my match! These cookies are simply delicious and will be repeated often in my kitchen 🙂 What you…

  • Oven Baked Salmon

    Oven Baked Salmon

    This is a great option for a easy boost in omegas and protein! Sometimes cooking fish can feel intimidating, but this is a foolproof recipe to getting perfect salmon every. single. time. (a meat thermometer will be your best friend!) What you need: Begin by preheating the oven to 425 degrees. Prep the salmon, by…

  • Mixed Kale Salad

    Mixed Kale Salad

    This one is a great option for me and quite versatile depending upon what is in the fridge. If you like to mix and match flavors, this one is for you! What you need: Begin by first chopping the kale into bite size pieces, then add in the sauerkraut and massage until softened. Next, we…

  • Banana Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Banana Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    This breakfast has been one of my favorites, it is quick, easy and delicious! This recipe has so many different ways to prepare it, I have made it chocolate banana (which I will show you today), plain, chocolate protein, and savory (with a soft-boiled egg!), the list can really go on and on! I am…

  • Nourishing Chicken & Tomato Soup

    Nourishing Chicken & Tomato Soup

    A simple and nourishing low inflammation soup! Not only is this soup simple, but it also is a great base to add in more flavors. It stores great in the freezer for a last minute option to enjoy! What you need: Begin by cooking your chicken, I suggest boiling the chicken in the broth and…

  • Low Inflammatory, Immune Boosting Smoothie

    Low Inflammatory, Immune Boosting Smoothie

    This smoothie is packed with vitamins and flavor you’ll keep coming back for more! What you need: Begin by adding each ingredient (in order) into your blender. Make sure to start with the liquid ingredients and move to the frozen to help it blend more easily and smoothly. Once everything is in the blender, turn…

  • Fresh Milled Ham and Cheddar Biscuits

    Fresh Milled Ham and Cheddar Biscuits

    Great breakfast biscuit, all you need to add is the egg! Ingredients you will need: How to make your own self-rising flour: How to make your own buttermilk: Begin grinding the flour you want to use according to your mill’s instructions. Once your flour is milled make it into self-rising flour by adding in the…