Low Carb Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake

PREP TIME: 10 minutes BAKE TIME: 50 minutes Low Carb, Keto, & Paleo Friendly INGREDIENTS Base 2 Tbls grass fed and/or organic butter 2 Tbls powdered Swerve or Erythritol 1 Cup Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Mix, almond flour or ground walnuts ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice Filling 16 ounces organic cream cheese, must be…

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Lindy’s Green Smoothie

INGREDIENTS 10 – 16 ounces unsweetened coconut or almond milk (organic is best; can be flavored vanilla or chocolate) 1 – 5 cups organic baby greens (don’t consume raw spinach every day; Leafy greens are the most important ingredient) ½ – 1 scoop protein powder: Garden of Life Protein or Raw Fit for Weight Loss;…

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LINDY’S BEST CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE EVER!

PREP TIME: 5-10 minutes COOK TIME: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Low Carb, Keto, & Paleo Friendly INGREDIENTS 2 Tbls avocado oil, butter or ghee 12 ounces riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen; I use Trader Joe’s frozen) 3 large or 6 small green onion, sliced white & green separated ¼ cup organic carrots diced (optional); multi…

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Lindy’s N’Oatmeal

This recipe can be doubled and kept in the fridge and heated up for a quick breakfast. Can be served hot or cold. Servings: 4 Low Carb, Keto, & Paleo Friendly INGREDIENTS ½ Cup Coconut Flakes (organic is best) ½ Cup Almonds (or any kind of nut; roast at home or soak preferably) ½ Cup…

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Broccoli and Beef Stir Fry with Avocado

PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Low Carb, Keto, Paleo Friendly INGREDIENTS 1lb grass-fed steak (flat iron, sirloin or whatever is on sale), thinly sliced against the grain 8 oz broccoli florets lightly steamed (can be frozen or fresh) 3 tablespoon tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos 2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated 2 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon coriander powder…

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We are What We Drink Too! Drink Your Way to a Brighter and Merrier Holiday AND New Year!!

  We are What We Drink too! Drink Your Way to a Brighter New Year Unfortunately, not only do we have to ever so prudent about what we eat during the holidays, but we need to think about what we drink. Beverages may sabotage our best healthy eating efforts without us even realizing it! The…

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Kale and Quinoa Minestrone Stew (Vegan and Gluten Free)

What Are the Fords Having for Dinner? Kale and Quinoa Minestrone Stew (Vegan and Gluten Free) Makes Vegans and Paleos Happy! This stew is not only hearty and delicious, it is health giving. It is actually a cross between a soup and stew. Being both vegan and gluten free, the stew fits into both the…

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Almond Cinnamon Smoothie

Almond Cinnamon Smoothie (Lindy’s Morning, but sometimes late afternoon Smoothie) Last month we delved into the subject of protein powders and what constitutes a healthy one. This month I want to provide you with an energizing and blood sugar stabilizing smoothie that is a daily staple for me. With this smoothie, I never measure ingredients….

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Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce

What Are the Fords Having for Dinner? What the “Cookin’ Girls” made the week before! Our dinner was actually made and assembled last week. A group of health-minded friends decided to start a cooking club. I just call them the “Cookin’ Girls.” This idea came from April (far left) because she knows how hard it…

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Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Hazelnut Dressing

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS ½ cup (3 oz.) hazelnuts (walnuts or almonds can be used) 1 Tablespoon Sherry vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon sugar 2 Tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons hazelnut oil ¾ lb (9 cups) arugula, tough stems discarded 2 cups of small cubed watermelon ½ cup…

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