meal prep Archives - Karla Salinari

Top 3 Tips For Eating Plant-Based On A Budget

Favorites, Wellness TipMarch 5, 2024

Eating plant-based doesn’t have to break the bank! Here are my top 3 tips for eating plant-based on a budget: Buy Whole Foods in Bulk: Stock up on pantry essentials like beans, lentils, rice, quinoa, oats, and grains in bulk. Not only are these items wallet-friendly, but they also form the backbone of countless plant-based…

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…

Vegan Pulled “PORK” Tacos

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJuly 3, 2018

Before I share this week’s INSANELY DELICIOUS recipe I want to make sure you saw the new layout. FlipBox is now front and center! We are also on Shopify to make it easy for you to shop. Click ‘Buy FlipBox’ on the toolbar above and let us what you think. :) * Ok, now back…

White Bean Mac and Cheese! Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksJune 14, 2018

Like most of us, I find it hard to believe that dairy-free Mac and cheese can taste good. For me, if it's not the real thing why even bother, right? All that changed when I saw a recipe for Mac and Cheese made with sweet potatoes. Mac and Cheese has to be creamy and it…

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Entrees, Favorites, Recipe, SnacksJune 12, 2018

I'm pretty sure I can have Mexican food every single day - I mean who couldn't, right? I love everything from veggie fajitas to guacamole and I ESPECIALLY love Mexican Street Corn. On the cob or as a salad, this dish never disappoints. It's sweet, spicy, creamy and all sorts of delicious. However, the bazillion…

Parmesan Cauliflower “Steaks”

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeJune 6, 2018

We are using the grill as much as possible now that the weather is nicer. Joe and I both agree that everything tastes better on the grill plus its less mess to clean up, don't you agree? :) Here's a new recipe you can easily make on the grill. It's easy and delicious (plus healthy) and we…

Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes

Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeMarch 13, 2018

Growing up my Mother worked long hours which meant lots of frozen dinners or eating out. On Wednesdays, we had Chinese, pizza on Fridays and somewhere in-between we had my favorite, Scalloped Potatoes! I just love anything with crispy edges and a gooey middle - yum! These homemade Scalloped Potatoes, which I also share on Mother…