Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:34:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ 32 32 Warming Elderberry Mulled Cider https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-mulled-cider/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-mulled-cider/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:45:05 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494122 Now that the weather is starting to turn (a little!) cooler I’m in the mood for cozy blankets and warm drinks on the sofa. Hot mulled cider is a cold-weather favorite around here! This version adds the health boosting benefits of elderberry for an even tastier version. Unlike tart cranberries, elderberry adds a milder flavor […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-mulled-cider/feed/ 0 Chicken Carbonara Recipe (Over Spaghetti Squash) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-carbonara/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-carbonara/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:09:51 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4453 I’ve been on an Italian chicken kick lately and have been making lots of Italian inspired chicken dishes. First, it was the chicken piccata, then I made a healthy variation of chicken cacciatore, chicken Florentine, chicken Marsala, and now chicken carbonara. While these pasta recipes have many of the same flavors, I like putting a […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-carbonara/feed/ 7 Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fajita-chicken/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fajita-chicken/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:51:55 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5280 This is a really easy slow-cooker salsa chicken recipe that makes a versatile meal. It tastes very similar to the chicken used in Mexican restaurants in their chicken taco salads. My kids eat it plain, but I like it on a large salad with avocado and sour cream! Crock pot salsa chicken has the flavors […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fajita-chicken/feed/ 18 Salmon Bowls With Cilantro Lime Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salmon-bowls/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salmon-bowls/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494074 Salmon is one of my go-to fishes for healthy, fast meal prep. One way we love to eat salmon is with these salmon rice bowls. It’s the perfect gluten-free dinner on a busy weeknight but I also like it for lunch. And with the honey lime sauce and the cilantro lime dressing, it’s packed with […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/salmon-bowls/feed/ 0 How to Make Healthy Homemade Nutella https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:41:45 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=120819 Perhaps you’ve noticed Nutella’s rapid rise in popularity in the last few years. Some variation of chocolate hazelnut spread has been popular in other parts of the world for hundreds of years. Thanks to increased marketing in the past decade, it’s gained popularity in the US too. According to Mental Floss, someone buys a jar of Nutella every […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/feed/ 51 Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:42:08 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4334 Seasoned salt is one of those seasoning blends that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart-size mason jar of this homemade seasoning mix in my spice cabinet. It easily goes in soups and stews, on chicken or beef dishes, and even adds some kick to eggs and breakfast […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/seasoned-salt-recipe/feed/ 5 How to Make Elderberry Tea (Powerful Natural Remedy Recipe) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-tea/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-tea/#comments Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:00:54 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=24470 It’s no secret that I’m a fan of elderberries for their natural immune-boosting powers. I make elderberry syrup in batches during the cooler months to keep the flu at bay. My favorite way to use them though is in a warm, comforting cup of elderberry tea. Imagine for a moment … six children … all getting […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/elderberry-tea/feed/ 87 Chinese Five Spice Seasoning Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:40:12 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1489 Chinese five spice powder is a blend of five spices (of course) and often salt. It’s great for seasoning fatty cuts of meat like pork or duck but it’s also delicious on seafood. You’ll always find some in my pantry and I love using it on all sorts of dishes!  I make a large batch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-five-spice/feed/ 4 20-Minute Zucchini and Ground Beef Stir-Fry Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/beef-zucchini-stir-fry/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/beef-zucchini-stir-fry/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5128 As a kid, I remember eating things like Hamburger Helper (or Tuna Helper, cringe) on the regular. This MSG, hydrolyzed corn, protein-infused one-pan meal was a staple of the 80s. My friends and I would bemoan its existence over equally processed school lunches. Obviously, I hadn’t been taught my own food rules to cure picky […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/beef-zucchini-stir-fry/feed/ 54 The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:25:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=59344 I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the accomplishment for a tiny seed! Their texture can take a little getting used to, but they’re versatile. I also love that they’re protein-rich and can […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cheeseburger-soup/feed/ 9 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:25:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2928 Ranch dressing has always been one of my first condiment loves (after ketchup, of course). After seeing what was actually in the store-bought salad dressings from the grocery store though, I knew it was time to break up. Thankfully I came up with an even healthier version of ranch salad dressing and now this ranch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ranch-dressing-mix/feed/ 101 Avocado BLT Salad Recipe (Paleo Friendly) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/blt-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/blt-salad/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=377407 There’s nothing quite like a cool, crunchy salad on a warm summer’s day. They’re family-friendly and great for summer potlucks and get-togethers. Summer is the perfect time for them too, since gardens and farmer’s markets are bursting with produce. We don’t do a lot of bread around here, so I wanted to recreate the classic […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/blt-salad/feed/ 8 How to Make Chili Seasoning Mix (Easy 2-Minute Recipe) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chili-seasoning/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2170 I used to go through a bottle of tiny spice blends a week (at least!) cooking for a large family at home. I decided to try my hand at creating my own and I haven’t looked back. This chili seasoning recipe combines flavorful ingredients without the preservatives and additives. Add it to your next batch […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/feed/ 10 Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=628 One of the hardest adjustments when adapting to our grain-free lifestyle was finding substitutes for classic Italian foods. Ingredients like pasta, mozzarella cheese, and gnocchi are harder when you’re gluten-free and dairy-free. While we’ve since incorporated some dairy and grains back into our meals, I’ve found I still like the healthy alternative recipes I created […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/basil-pesto/feed/ 13 Honey Sesame Dressing Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493589 I’ve had a love of Asian food for a long time. From fast food Chinese as a teen to dining out at Japanese restaurants as an adult. Over the years I’ve learned how to make healthier versions of my favorite restaurant dishes at home (that taste even better!). This honey sesame dressing is one of […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sesame-dressing-recipe/feed/ 1 Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-salad/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 09:05:11 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=653 After much trial and error, I present to you the best chicken salad recipe. Besides tasting great, it’s free of gluten, and mayo, and is packed with nutrients. It’s quickly become my favorite chicken salad recipe and makes the perfect lunch for busy days! Classic Chicken Salad Recipe (With a Healthy Twist) This easy chicken […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chicken-salad/feed/ 17 Easy 10 Minute Peach Cobbler https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peach-cobbler/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peach-cobbler/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 10:39:49 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5294 I love peach season! Fresh peaches are one of those fruits that aren’t nearly as good when they aren’t in season. We typically just eat them (a lot of them!) when they are. Yummy peach cobbler is another great way to make use of this summer produce. Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe Peach season inspires new […]

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