Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:47:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Healthy, Real Food Recipes & Meal Plans | Wellness Mama https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/ 32 32 Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast/lemon-blueberry-muffins/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/breakfast/lemon-blueberry-muffins/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:39:52 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=368851 I love the smell of baking. Especially when it’s lemon blueberry muffins in the oven! They fill the whole house with the warm aroma of fresh blueberries. Fresh lemon juice and juicy blueberries are the perfect combo. In fact, another favorite treat in our house, this healthy berry cobbler, also combines berries and baking. Blueberries: […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/raspberry-vinaigrette/feed/ 18 Homemade Ragin’ Cajun Seasoning https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cajun-seasoning/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cajun-seasoning/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:03:06 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=19458 Part of my mom’s family is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Whenever I visited there I’ve loved the flavors of Cajun cooking. Especially the Cajun seasoning blend, which gives a special kick to the local Cajun food. I wanted to recreate recipes that use it at home, like Cajun chicken and red beans. For years, […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cajun-seasoning/feed/ 11 Marinated Jammy Eggs: A Savory, Flavor-Packed Protein Boost https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/marinated-eggs/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/marinated-eggs/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=495027 I have this thing where it’s tough to eat more than 1-2 eggs, which doesn’t make it easy to reach my protein goals with just eggs for breakfast. But these marinated eggs are an exception. While I could probably eat 4-6 of them as a meal, I love adding them to poke bowls, salads, or […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/marinated-eggs/feed/ 4 Radish Cream Cheese Dip (Cool & Zesty!) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/radish-cream-cheese-dip/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/radish-cream-cheese-dip/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:03:26 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=347459 I’m always looking for easier and tastier ways to serve nourishing foods to my family. Getting kids on board with eating healthy can take some strategic planning, but recipes like this radish cream cheese dip help make it easier. (And it’s not a bad way for adults to enjoy more veggies too!) Having some kind […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/radish-cream-cheese-dip/feed/ 2 Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe (Easy Countertop Method) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sauerkraut-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sauerkraut-recipe/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:16:25 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=663 Fermenting is an age-old way of preserving foods and increasing their nutritional value. Turning a few pounds of cabbage into sauerkraut is one of the easiest fermented foods to master. We love it as a side dish, on top of hot dogs, or even as a soup topping. Why is this sauerkraut better for you? […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sauerkraut-recipe/feed/ 227 Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe Learn the simple steps to make probiotic-rich homemade sauerkraut, traditionally fermented on your kitchen counter for full health benefits! sauerkraut Sweet Asian Salad Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sweet-asian-salad-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sweet-asian-salad-dressing/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2315 In my younger years, I loved Chinese food (especially of the PF Chang variety) and ate it often. I cringe to think how much MSG, high fructose corn syrup, and other terrible ingredients I ate back then. Asian salad dressing was one of the foods on that list. When I switched to real food, I […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sweet-asian-salad-dressing/feed/ 4 Tangy Greek Salad Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad-dressing/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:18:53 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=4359 Once upon a time in Belgium, I went to an amazing Greek restaurant. What does that have to do with salad dressing you may ask? I’m a firm believer in the power of smells and tastes to solidify memories. Whenever I eat Greek food, I remember that delicious Greek restaurant and the good times I […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/greek-salad-dressing/feed/ 6 Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pomegranate-vinaigrette-dressing-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pomegranate-vinaigrette-dressing-recipe/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494770 We eat a lot of salads around here so I like to change up the dressings we use. While I’m a fan of ranch dressing, it can get boring after a while. This homemade pomegranate vinaigrette is fruity and light for salads, veggies, or even as a marinade! I probably don’t have to tell you […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/pomegranate-vinaigrette-dressing-recipe/feed/ 0 Bieler’s Vegetable Broth Detox Soup https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/bielers-vegetable-broth/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/bielers-vegetable-broth/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:53:58 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=285471 Several times a year, when the kids grow or the seasons change (as they inevitably do), I climb into the dark abyss of our attic to find the next sizes of clothes for their capsule wardrobes. Two hours later they all have neatly organized, new (hand-me-down) wardrobes and I’m sneezing like crazy. Those days remind […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/bielers-vegetable-broth/feed/ 38 Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:01:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2228 Salad dressings are a great thing to start making yourself. Not only will you save money, but the flavor is so much better with fresh ingredients. Even better, you can avoid vegetable oils and other additives from store-bought dressing. This balsamic vinaigrette is one of my favorite homemade salad dressings. It’s incredibly easy to make […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/balsamic-vinaigrette/feed/ 5 How to Make Golden Milk (in Only 5 Minutes!) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/turmeric-tea/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/turmeric-tea/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:15:19 +0000 http://wellnessmama.wordpress.com/?p=223 Our family has drank this golden milk recipe for years and it’s a favorite of ours. I love curling up with a good book and a hot drink and golden milk is a great hygge option. Its earthy, golden spice is a powerful Ayurvedic medicine used for centuries. Naturally gluten-free, golden milk is a tasty […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/turmeric-tea/feed/ 564 Healthy Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (Dairy Optional) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-dressing-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-dressing-recipe/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:50:51 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2684 I have a history with Caesar salad dressing. Many years ago, before I liked salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn’t like creamy Caesar dressing. It turns out I just needed to give it a chance! I’ve since come up with this homemade classic Caesar salad dressing and it’s seriously good! A while ago […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/caesar-dressing-recipe/feed/ 27 Chewy Snickerdoodle Recipe (Grain-Free and Paleo) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/snickerdoodle-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/snickerdoodle-recipe/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=494644 My kids won’t say no to a healthier for you chocolate chip cookie but I’m always up for trying new recipes. The classic Snickerdoodle was next on my list to tackle. This version uses maple syrup instead of brown sugar and almond and coconut flour instead of wheat. It’s the perfect easy snickerdoodle recipe for […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/snickerdoodle-recipe/feed/ 0 Sausage Stuffed Squash Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sausage-stuffed-winter-squash/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/sausage-stuffed-winter-squash/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:22:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1672 Sausage-stuffed winter squash is an easy and healthy recipe that makes a great all-in-one main dish on a busy weeknight. We’ll also reheat it for lunch the next day. My kids love the squash “bowls”, and I love that these are a filling and healthy dinner. They’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free. […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/mashed-cauliflower/feed/ 57 Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Garlic Cauliflower Mashed potatoes are a low-carb potato substitute. Add this delicious, buttery recipe to your dinner plate tonight. Kid approved! mashed cauliflower Homemade French Dressing https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-dressing/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-dressing/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:25:31 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=1613 I had a friend in high school who loved French dressing on everything, including her pizza. I never understood why she loved it so much. Since my mom and oldest son both like it a lot too I decided to find a good homemade version. French Dressing? French salad dressing as we know it today […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/french-dressing/feed/ 13 Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe (Low Sugar) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:25:33 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3392 I’ve always thought homemade versions of classic recipes taste much better than store-bought versions. Cranberry sauce is a perfect example of this. Although I loved the canned cranberry sauce we always ate on Thanksgiving when I was young, after I tried making cranberry sauce from scratch one year I was hooked. Now I have a whole […]

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]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/feed/ 75 Maple Tarragon Roasted Carrots https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/maple-tarragon-carrots/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/maple-tarragon-carrots/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:25:50 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2834 My dad’s side of the family always has cooked carrots in some form for most holidays. One year, I hosted Thanksgiving and while I felt obligated to serve some form of cooked carrots, I was bored with steamed baby carrots. This recipe was an accidental success thanks to two things: my kids wanting to “help” […]

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