Posted on March 8, 2012
Tess’s Raw Vegan Creamy “Pistachio Ice Cream” Kale Smoothie
Meet Tess! She’s the mastermind behind Healthy Blender Recipes. We met on Facebook. I was so impressed with her creativity and energy from the very beginning. When we started The Balanced Platter, I knew I wanted her to be part of it. She’s got the most innovative blender recipe site in the blogosphere today. Stop [...]
Posted on February 23, 2012
Alta’s Chicken Basquaise (Braised Chicken with Peppers)
Today I’m thrilled to share this comforting dish and guest post from my dear friend, Alta, from Tasty Eats at Home. Alta and I live pretty close together and I’ve had the opportunity to eat her food. It’s beyond good! Enjoy this post and make sure to stop by her blog. It’s a favorite of [...]
Posted on February 16, 2012
Cara’s Curried Chicken and Root Vegetable Pot Pie
This guest post is from my dear friend, Cara, the creative genius behind Cara’s Cravings. If you’ve never tried her food, it’s a must. Make sure to stop by her blog. I’m so grateful to be able to share her with you today! Ultimately parents-to-be want just one thing: a healthy baby. But let’s face [...]
Posted on February 2, 2012
Grain-Free Orange Cake & Nutritional Content of Gluten-Free Flours
If you read my blog regularly, you know I don’t do a lot of almond flour baking. I love it. It’s delicious, moist, and fun to play around with. And, it has some health benefits too. But, I’m not going to tell you it’s the only high (higher) protein flour out there. It’s not. And, [...]
Posted on December 7, 2011
Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Gingerbread Men
I have a cookie cutter fetish. I love all kinds – vintage, metal, holiday, everyday. I’ve got cutters for every holiday, too. Naturally, I couldn’t let this Christmas go without making some of the season’s most iconic treats. My mom saw them when she visited recently and said how cute they are. I have to [...]












