low calorie Archives - Karla Salinari

5 Healthy Holiday Tips (+ a new recipe)

Side Dish, Wellness TipNovember 27, 2019

5 Healthy Holiday Tips for eating smart and staying on track this season. Plus a new recipe that will impress even the pickiest eater! Last week on Instagram I shared 5 Healthy Holiday Tips that will help you stay on track during the holidays. The time of year when food is in abundance and if…

Gluten Free Side Dish: Plantain Fries

Dinner, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedMarch 29, 2019

Gluten Free Side Dish: Plantain Fries! A healthier version of an old guilty-pleasure. This gluten free side dish is great as a snack or side dish as it pairs well with a variety of flavors. Plus it satisfies the craving for salty and crunchy without the guilt! Cooked in avocado oil, topped with fresh cilantro and…

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cauliflower Chowder

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, UncategorizedJanuary 4, 2019

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cauliflower Chowder. A creamy, low carb, hearty and simple recipe perfect for the entire family. Happy New Year, guys! I hope everyone had a nice (and somewhat healthy) holiday season. It's hard to believe that it's over, right? We didn't travel this year - instead, we celebrated with Joe's family here…

Easy Healthy Garlic Sesame Noodles

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeNovember 15, 2018

Give this Easy Healthy Garlic Sesame Noodle recipe a try any night of the week because who doesn't love easy and healthy recipes that can be ready in less than 20min? I DO, I DO!!! This dish is also low in calories, gluten-free, dairy-free and is packed with tons of flavor. So yummy! I totally get…

Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedOctober 29, 2018

I know Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas doesn't go together but we've gotta get these kids away from so much junk - don't you agree? One way to do it is by adding healthier alternatives to the mix. Stores like Whole Foods, Amazon and Trader Joes are making it easier to buy better-for-you options that are just as…

Grain-Free Tabbouleh with Tahini Dressing

Entrees, Favorites, RecipeMay 9, 2018

Temperatures are warming up which means we can finally enjoy dinners on the patio. Joe loves to grill and I'm usually in charge of the sides. First up, this easy Grain-Free Tabbouleh Salad made with cauliflower, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, onions, fresh parsley, mint and dressed in a light Tahini Dressing. It's the perfect addition to any…

Half-Baked Key Lime “Cheesecake”

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMarch 21, 2018

Happy Wednesday, guys. We’re getting more snow today.... again! *Sigh* I don’t know about you but I’m over winter and ready for warmer weather. So, if you need us we’ll be at home dreaming of summer and this delicious Half - Baked Key Lime “Cheesecake”. A healthy, creamy (without being too sweet) alternative to traditional…

Refined-Sugar Free Caipirinhas

Dessert, Drinks, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJanuary 21, 2018

Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça (sugarcane liquor), sugar and lime. It's a smooth, sweet, summer drink perfect for outside picnics and BBQ's. We flipped this recipe by using coconut palm sugar instead of refined sugar, fresh lime juice, and pure Brazilian cachaça! My guilt-free summer drink. Cheers! Ingredients 1.5…