Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:35:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ 32 32 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/chicken-crust-pizza/feed/ 3 Asian Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:55:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=8619 We don’t go out to eat often, but when we do, I love Japanese food. It’s relatively easy to find gluten-free dishes, and the salads and stir fry are wonderful There’s even a local restaurant that cooks in coconut oil! One of my favorite things at our local Japanese restaurant is their ginger salad dressing (which probably […]

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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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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peach-cobbler/feed/ 28 Refreshing Cold Brew Coffee Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cold-brew-coffee/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cold-brew-coffee/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 13:13:50 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=60906 “Police work wouldn’t be possible without coffee,” Wallander said.“No work would be possible without coffee.”They pondered the importance of coffee in silence.-Henning Mankell, One Step Behind For many people (ok, ok, including me), coffee is a favorite morning drink. For me, it’s never been about the caffeine, as I like decaf just as much … […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cold-brew-coffee/feed/ 51 How To Make Fermented Salsa https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:35:28 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2643 Now that we’re on the verge of tomato and pepper season, I wanted to share this recipe for fermented salsa. Fermenting fresh salsa is an easy way to make it last longer without canning and it adds a probiotic boost. Try it on tacos or with some homemade tortilla chips! We eat and drink a […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/fermented-salsa/feed/ 87 Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (Secret Family Favorite) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=17623 I can get my kids to eat almost anything with ketchup or homemade ranch dressing on top… or if I season it with taco seasoning! I know many moms who keep taco seasoning packets on hand to use in the thousands of kid-friendly ways suggested by Pinterest. I lived in Texas for much of my […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/taco-seasoning/feed/ 47 Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe (with Beets) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/strawberry-fruit-leather/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/strawberry-fruit-leather/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:53:27 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=55383 Many of you may remember the store-bought classic strawberry fruit roll-ups in your school lunchbox. With all that added sugar and food dye though it’s not what I would consider a healthy snack. This homemade strawberry fruit leather is an easy (and tastier!) way to get your fruit roll-up fix! Our family is really enjoying […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/acv-gummies/feed/ 6 Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken (With Instant Pot Option) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/marry-me-chicken/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/marry-me-chicken/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493397 Marry Me Chicken is quite the statement for a recipe, but you’ll understand why after you make it! This version changes up the ingredients from the popular recipe so it’s a little less heavy and higher in protein. With juicy chicken in a rich, creamy sauce it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner. Marry Me Chicken […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/marry-me-chicken/feed/ 5 Homemade Italian Dressing and Marinade Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:31:22 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=15877 I have a bit of a love affair with salad dressings, and Italian dressing is no exception. Before my switch to healthier foods, ranch was about all that got me to eat raw broccoli. Thankfully my journey to real food brought me to love all kinds of salads even without a lot of dressing. A […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/italian-dressing/feed/ 26 5-Minute Homemade Ketchup Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-ketchup/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-ketchup/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:02:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4999 Tomato ketchup is one of the most kid-loved foods out there. Some kids (mine!) will eat anything (including liver) with ketchup on it. Unfortunately, most store-bought versions are packed with mystery spices and high fructose corn syrup. It really is worthwhile to make your own ketchup. The taste, texture, and flavor blow store-bought ketchup out […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-ketchup/feed/ 162 Homemade French Onion Soup Mix https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-onion-soup-mix/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-onion-soup-mix/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:33:36 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2293 I grew up with a dad who hated both the taste and smell of onions so we didn’t eat them very often. In high school, I discovered my love of onions, but the closest we could get to having them at home was dried French onion soup mix. So French onion soup it was. I […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-cake/feed/ 1 Colorful Asian Chicken Salad Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-chicken-salad/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/asian-chicken-salad/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493206 I’ve had plenty of chicken salads in my life, but I wanted to mix up the flavors a little. This Asian salad with chicken is full of protein and delicious, crunchy veggies. It’s a feast for the eyes as much as your appetite! It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free and you can even meal prep it […]

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