TOMATO BASIL CAULIFLOWER PIZZA

Feb 20, 2024

TOMATO BASIL CAULIFLOWER PIZZA RECIPE

This Tomato Basil Cauliflower Pizza is my absolute favorite, super easy + delish pizza recipe that I make almost every weekend. And it takes less than 15 min including prep + cook time! Every time I've shared this I get asked so many times for the recipe so I'm excited to finally share it. And you won't believe how easy it is! This makes a great dinner or app to share. This recipe is gluten-free and can be easily made dairy-free by swapping the cheese. Also if you love pizza like I do, I would suggest making one per person:) Enjoy! 


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cauliflower pizza crust (I love the CAULIPOWER brand pre-made crust!)
  • Extra virgin Olive Oil, organic (approx 1-2T)
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese (*rbGH/rBST-free)
  • 1 large tomato, organic (thinly sliced)
  • Fresh basil, organic (I chop mine using the Chiffonade method)
  • Dried oregano
  • Sea salt + pepper
*rbGH/rBST-free dairy/meat products will have a label on them showing they are hormone-FREE!
*For Vegan/dairy-free: Chao vegan mozzarella tastes as close as you can get to real cheese!


DIRECTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Place one pizza crust on a round pizza pan.
  3. Drizzle + brush olive oil all over the crust.
  4. Top with desired amount of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Top with tomato slices.
  6. Bake in oven for approx 10 min (or until cheese is completely melted)
  7. Remove from oven and top with fresh basil.
  8. Sprinkle on some dried oregano then finish with some salt + pepper.
  9. Use a pizza cutter or chef knife to cut + serve. Enjoy!

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NATIONAL HEART MONTH (AWARENESS POST)

Feb 16, 2023

So blessed to celebrate my beautiful mama! It's been 1 year since she survived a heart attack by the grace of God. And since February is National Heart Month, I wanted to share our mom's story because while the heart attack was a close call, what happened ONE WEEK LATER is how we almost lost our mom.

 

It was an incredibly scary situation that escalated quickly, but also something that could have been avoided if they have just given us a simple warning. But since the hospital DID NOT tell us this could happen, I want to share in case one of your loved ones is ever in this situation.





THE DAY OF THE HEART ATTACK…


My mom was supposed to come over that day, but she kept saying she felt cold/had chills on her arms, and back pain. She mentioned she had a little bit of tightness in her chest, (although no pain) and since my mom never wants to go to the doctor, I called, described her symptoms, and they said to bring her in right away bc she was having symptoms of a heart attack.


Being my mom, she refused to go and said she was fine. Then my brother called and she was coming upstairs with the laundry and had to sit on the steps bc she was having trouble catching her breath. I said that’s it, we’re going to the hospital.


No sooner did we get to the ER, she had grabbed onto the counter to hold herself up and I knew it was really serious. They rushed her in and within a few minutes they had confirmed she was having and/or had already had a heart attack. 


I had always thought when someone had a heart attack they would typically collapse while grasping their chest, but they said women's heart attacks are often very different from men’s, which is why a lot of times they don’t even realize they’re having one. 


Within minutes she was in surgery, they put in a stent and said she should fully recover, and just advised she should make some diet + lifestyle changes. After 2 nights in the hospital, she was free to go. 


I insisted she stay with us for at least a week so I could take care of her while she recovered until she felt 100% to go home….and thank God I did.



ONE WEEK LATER…


My mom seemed great all week, doing better and better with each day. But on Day 7, she kept saying she didn’t feel good and that she was really tired. Later that night when she was getting ready for bed, she said it was uncomfortable to lay down. I asked her if she wanted me to call the dr, but she said she was probably fine.


Around 3am, my husband woke me up and said it sounded like my mom was downstairs. I jumped out of bed and found my mom kneeling on the floor, leaning onto the sofa. She said she couldn’t lay down and was having a hard time breathing, and felt she had to lean forward to breathe.


Of course, out of the blue, we had a bad winter storm that night and the roads were a sheet of ice. So I called 911 and thankfully they got there when they did because things escalated so fast and my mom went from seemingly struggling a little to literally gasping for air by the time they got her to the ER.


It turned out my mom had developed SUDDEN PULMONARY EDEMA which means her lungs were essentially drowning in fluid (that had built up around her heart that was weakened from her heart attack the week before) and she literally couldn't breathe.




Btw…did you know that’s VERY common after a heart attack? Yeah, we didn’t either. (more on that later)


I’ve never seen my mom look so scared in her life. In that night, she really believed she was going to die. THANK GOD they were able to drain the fluid quickly but it was a very scary and traumatic situation THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.


When the doctor came in and explained what had happened, she then said “yeah this is unfortunately really common, we see this all the time after someone has a heart attack.”


I said “WHAT??!” 


Because had they simply TOLD us (as I took a million notes, wrote EVERYTHING down, saved + highlighted all of the paperwork from the hospital as in what to do/not do, what to look out for), I would have brought my mom in HOURS EARLIER had I known she was in possible danger of losing her life.


Like if it's so common, why not even mention it??? She even talked to the nurse that day and told them she wasn’t feeling well and still NO mention of it.


I ended up talking with someone recently that asked how my mom was doing. He then told me the same thing happened to his dad after his heart attack, although he was home alone when the pulmonary edema came on suddenly and sadly he didn’t make it.


It’s mind blowing me how many things in life could be AVOIDED with simple COMMUNICATION. So since your doctors might not tell you this can happen, I wanted to share my mom’s story to help spread awareness in case it may help save the life of someone else.


So thankful you're with us today, mom. I love you! XO










CHICKEN TACOS

Jan 24, 2023

 

gluten free healthy chicken tacos recipe




I am OBSESSED with this new simple chicken tacos recipe so much that I make it literally every Taco Tuesday. This recipe is not only easy + healthy, but also GLUTEN-FREE. I hope you love it!


INGREDIENTS

TACOS
Tortillas, soft shell (I use Whole Foods organic corn tortillas)
1-1.5 lb chicken breasts (pref organic or hormone-free)
Cojita cheese (I get mine grated from Whole Foods)
1 ripe avocado (chopped)
1 lime (sliced into 6-8 wedges)
Parsley or cilantro (optional, to garnish)

TACO SEASONING

2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Pink Himalayan sea salt + ground black pepper (to taste)

SAUCE
Plain Greek organic yogurt (approx 1/2 cup)
Hot sauce (approx 1-2 tsp)
1 lime (cut in half) 



DIRECTIONS

1. Heat large pan with organic extra virgin olive oil on med-low heat

2. Cut chicken breasts into small, thin strips and cook thoroughly on medium-high heat 

3. While chicken is cooking, mix the taco seasonings together in a small bowl

4. In a separate bowl, add the greek yogurt, hot sauce (desired amount based on spice level preferred) + fresh squeezed lime (tip: a citrus squeezer is helpful for this if you have one!)

5. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove from heat, chop into bite-sized pieces then add to a medium-size bowl and toss with taco seasoning (tip: this is also a good time to set aside chicken for anyone who doesn't want "spice" or seasoning)

6. Next, I like to heat up the tortillas just before making them, so they're soft + warm and easier to fold. To do this, heat a small pan on high. Once heated, add the tortilla and quickly warm for approx 30 seconds on each side.

7. To serve, I add 2 tortillas per plate. Then add chicken, sauce, 
Cojita cheese, chopped avocado then top with some parsley (or cilantro if you prefer) and enjoy! 



SIDES

I eat these alone, but will typically serve this with steamed brown rice and corn or black beans for my family. We also like to have chips + salsa, quac or queso as an app! Whole Foods Restaurant-style Organic tortilla chips + organic white queso is our fav! And salsa we always buy fresh, or even better, you can make your own! Also check out my guacamole recipe for a yummy simple side for your chips!


APPLE + GOAT CHEESE CHICKEN SALAD

Mar 31, 2022

 

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

Chicken, diced (grilled or baked) 

Spring salad mix

1 apple or pear, chopped

Goat cheese (I prefer the crumbled)

Craisins


DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp honey


*Use organic as much as possible to avoid toxic pesticides, GMOs (genetically modified or bioengineered ingredients) as well as synthetic growth hormones in meat as well as dairy products (ie. look for "made from cows NOT treated w/ rSBT" on the label)


DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, add desired amount of lettuce, chicken, apples (or pears), goat cheese and craisins

2. In a small bowl, add dressing ingredients together and whisk until smooth

3. Pour into large salad bowl + use a fork to toss together

4. Add the salad mix to a plate or bowl and enjoy!



TIP: I like to grill or bake the chicken in advance so I can throw this salad together in just a few minutes for lunch. That way prep time only takes about 5 min! You can also double up the dressing recipe so you have some ready to go. If you do this, just make sure to keep it refrigerated.


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CHICKEN or SHRIMP "FRIED RICE"

Feb 17, 2022

This is one of our fav low-carb + gluten-free creation that my family is obsessed with! So yummy + filling and made with only protein + veggies — and zero heavy carbs. It can also easily be made vegetarian or vegan with the swap of 1-2 ingredients!

CHICKEN SHRIMP FRIED RICE RECIPE


INGREDIENTS:

Shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces (for 2 people I use: 20 medium shrimp or 10 large)

2 cups cauliflower rice (or 1 cup (uncooked) brown rice)

Mixed vegetables, small frozen bag (I typically get a mix of corn, peas, carrots and green beans)

Bean sprouts (small bag)

1 small onion, chopped

2 cage-free eggs, scrambled

Soy-sauce, low-sodium

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp butter (for eggs)


TIPS:

*Every ingredient I use is organic to avoid toxic pesticides + GMOs (genetically modified or bioengineered food)

*Wild or sustainably-raised seafood is best. Always AVOID farm-raised seafood

*Using cauliflower rice makes this a low-carb meal but you can use brown rice instead if you don't mind the extra carbs

*You can use tofu instead of shrimp or chicken to make this vegetarian and omit the eggs as well to make it vegan

*We love Country Crock plant-based butter


DIRECTIONS:

1. I always start my rice first (in a separate pot) so it can cook itself while I’m cooking the rest!

2. Add olive oil to a deep pan and turn heat to medium.

3. Add onion and frozen vegetables and cook until onion is no longer transparent and vegetables are fully thawed and cooked.

4. Add shrimp and stir until fully cooked

5. Next, add in the bean sprouts and approximately 2-3 tbsp of soy sauce. You can always put a lid on to help steam these and cook them a bit faster.

6. In a separate small pan, scramble eggs, then once cooked, add to the deep pan and mix in.

7. Add desired amount of cooked rice to bowl, top with shrimp and veggie mix, and enjoy!


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STUFFED BANANA PEPPERS

Nov 10, 2021

 

stuffed banana peppers recipe low carb

One of my fav healthy + super yummy #lowcarb meals to make! 🌶  These are super easy, can be prepped in under 10 min, thrown in the oven + voila 👌🏻 I've added some tips below as well as another option if you have kids or people in your family (like mine) who do not share the same love of spice as you do. I did make my own homemade organic tomato basil sauce for this but your fav jar of sauce will do! 


Ingredients:
  • 1 lb organic ground turkey
  • Approx 6 yellow banana peppers (or can you Cubanelle peppers if you prefer less spicy)
  • 1 jar of marinara sauce (or approx 2-3 cups)
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (*look for "rBST free" on the label)
  • 1/2 cup of organic breadcrumbs
  • 1-2 tablespoons of dried parsley (or 2-3 tablespoons fresh)
  • Sea salt & pepper (Pink Himalayan sea salt is my fav!)


Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut off the tops of the peppers and make a slit down the middle of one side
  3. Rinse & remove seeds (*be careful NOT to touch your face or eyes, wear gloves if possible)
  4. In a large bowl, add turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt & pepper and mix well with a spoon 
  5. Stuff mixture into the peppers and place them (slit side face up) on a baking dish
  6. Bake for approx 40 minutes 
  7. While the peppers are baking, warm the marinara sauce on the stovetop
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the peppers and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted, then remove from oven
  9. Plate the peppers, use a ladle to pour marinara sauce on top, then garnish with parsley + enjoy!

EARTH DAY + WAYS WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Apr 22, 2021

Representing our beautiful Mother Earth today + sharing some ways (big + small) we can all make a difference 🌎



𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 - Kind of an obvious one, but it blows my mind how many people + companies still don’t recycle. More than 8 MILLION TONS of plastic bottles end up in the sea each year & it’s estimated by the year 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea which is pretty damn scary.

𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗦 - Instead of buying bottled water, you can buy things like a Brita water filter or my favorite is my insulated tumbler w/ a built-in reusable straw that I use all day + take it with me everywhere I go. Love my Swig!

𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗦 - I learned a few years ago these are ONLY RECYCLED when you take them to a local store (like Target or a grocery store) bc they get stuck in the recycling machines + therefore are NOT recycled. I store them in our pantry then drop them off once a week on my way in the store. And when possible, use reusable bags!

𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗦 - Straws when broken down in the ocean can kill marine life. You can buy reusable straws almost anywhere now.

𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧 - I was shocked to learn one of the LARGEST contributors of global warming are greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. Not only that, Brazil has burned down over 5.5 MILLION ACRES of the Amazon (also known as “the lungs of our planet”) to make room or more cattle farms to keep up with the demand for beef.

𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗖 - Pesticides are not only bad for bugs, they can be toxic to birds, fish, beneficial insects, and cause a ton of health problems to humans as well. Buy organic whenever possible, esp foods like fruit, vegetables & wheat, which are heavily sprayed.

𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗩𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 - If you have items that are still usable, donate them instead of throwing them in the trash.

𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 - every year on Earth Day, my daughter & I go around our neighborhood and sometimes local parks and pick up anything that’s recyclable. One year we collected over 3 large trash bags worth from trash left behind by construction workers in our neighbor alone.

Let's celebrate #𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗗𝗮𝘆 every day by reducing our carbon footprint! 👣