This Chick Cooks

Chocolate Dip {great with fruit, spread on graham crackers or by the spoonful}

Katie — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:30:47 +0000

I have a sweet tooth, a big sweet tooth and it can be hard to make desserts that are considered nourishing and not totally devoid of any nutritional value. This chocolate spread is so simple to make. You need a banana, coconut oil, milk, cocoa powder and a bit of sweetener. Blend them in a [...]...

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Black Bean Hummus and Getting My Creative Mojo On

Katie — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:30:30 +0000

I just love to make hummus in my crock pot. The other day I was whipping up another batch of crock pot hummus and posting about it on Facebook when a reader commented how much she loved black bean hummus. I was instantly intrigued since I’d never even heard of black bean hummus before. I...

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Whole Foods Wednesday #53 Featuring Your Best Recipes and Tips

Katie — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:37 +0000

Welcome! If you’re new here, thanks so much for stopping by. If you are a returning visitor, please take a minute to look this over, as the guidelines for the recipe swap have changed. Link up your recipes that use real, whole foods, any healthy living tips or information that involve a...

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Grass Fed Beef: Why it is Better and How to Find it

Katie — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:28 +0000

Source: williams-sonoma.com via Victoria on Pinterest It seems like grass-fed beef is gaining in popularity these days. Let’s discuss what makes grass-fed beef better and how to easily find a source of high quality beef in your area. Why is grass-fed beef better? Grass is the native diet of...

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Beets and Berries Smoothie {so delicious!!!}

Katie — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:46 +0000

I am embarrassed to admit but I *think* that this is the very first year I’ve had fresh beets that aren’t from a can. I couldn’t resist getting a bunch from the farmer’s market last weekend. Previously, I never really thought much about beets, but I am in love. They are...

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Chicken Bites {seasoned and cooked in coconut oil}

Katie — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:13 +0000

Like a dinner that comes together in a snap? I do, I do! These little chicken bites are so quick and addictive. Prep time is almost none and cooking time is about 5-7 minutes. All you have to do is cut a chicken breast or tenders into pieces, season them and then fry them in [...] Read the full...

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Whole Foods Wednesday #52 Featuring Your Best Recipes and Tips

Katie — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:57 +0000

Overnight Wild Blueberry Baked Oatmeal {Nourishing Traditions Style}

Katie — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:30:02 +0000

Around our house I don’t eat any boxed cereal and I try to minimize the amount that I feed to our little guy. I read in my Nourishing Traditions Cookbook that they once did a study on rats where one group was fed cereal and the other group were fed the cardboard box that the cereal [...]...

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Strawberry Refrigerator Oats and Pouring My Heart Out

Katie — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:30:59 +0000

Good day to you! I get such a pleasure from sharing recipes with you. There’s something about experimenting to come up with a new recipe that is just exhilarating to me. And, what makes it even more special is when I can share a recipe from my own home that I serve to my [...] Read...

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Spanish Egg Scramble {quick and easy any time of the day}

Katie — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:25 +0000

I love to create new recipes, especially breakfast foods. I suppose it is because we just love breakfast- for breakfast, lunch or supper. When France over at Beyond the Peel mentioned how much she is loving The Flavor Bible, I was inspired to check it out., literally. Because I love...

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