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I promised Italian food that was on the lighter side, and these Organic Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers really are a healthy lunch option. By eliminating the bread, you save on carbs and calories. The sweet Italian sausage is made with organic chicken and turkey, which lightens this dish up even more, but it certainly isn't light in flavor. This …

Eggs are such an ideal breakfast food. The are packed with protein and healthy fats. They are also a very versatile ingredient, you can do so much more with them than just your conventional scrambling, frying, and boiling. Organic Baked Italian Eggs showcase the egg in a new way. This recipe combines organic marinara, basil, and cheese with two …

There is something about Italian food that is so comforting. Maybe it's the gooey cheese, the fresh basil, or a perfect marinara sauce. I'm not sure what exactly I love most about Italian food, but my Italian husband never complains when I cook it. This week I created Three Organic Italian Meals for $25. Not only are these delicious and full of …

To round out our Frighteningly Frugal Organic Meals, I created this spaghetti recipe. I discovered this organic pasta while attending ShiftCon. As a vegetarian, black beans are a regular protein source in my diet. This pasta is made entirely out of organic black beans and salt. Those are literally the only two ingredients. It also makes this recipe …

You can't quite think of Halloween without conjuring up images of candy corn. Love it or hate it, it's distinctly Halloween. That tricolored treat inspired this Candy Corn Organic Pizza. Don't worry, it tastes nothing like the candy. This organic pizza layers sauce, melty cheese, and colorful organic veggies on an easy, made from scratch, yeasty …

This week I made a classic breakfast with a spooky twist. I transformed basic eggs, sausage, and biscuits into Yummy Mummy Sausages with Organic Biscuits and Eggs. Organic country chicken sausage is wrapped in organic biscuit dough to create mini mummies. It's served with a fresh organic egg and a warm, fluffy biscuit. It's a perfect breakfast to …

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I like the the pumpkins, the spooky decor, and generally everything that comes with the season. It only seemed fitting that this week I make some organic recipes inspired by All Hallows' Eve. It was a blast to create and test out my new recipes. These may look spooky, but you don't need to be scared of this food. …

The weather is getting cooler and a steaming bowl of Easy Organic Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins might be just the thing to warm you up. This 2 bean chili is simmered for 8 hours, so it's loaded with flavor and a bit of heat. The only thing better than the aroma of a pot full of chili filling the kitchen is a slow …

A big part of eating healthy and organic is reducing the amount of processed foods we consume. This can mean a lot more cooking, and even more cooking from scratch. It can be time-consuming. Luckily, there are some great options that can make the task of cooking a healthy organic meal, faster. That's exactly what led to my Organic Chicken Apple …

I was first turned on to avocados and eggs for breakfast when I was starting Bootcamp 18. It was a great way to get in healthy fats and protein. But mornings would always end up with me trying to multi-task, getting ready for work, handling a toddler, and frying an egg. It didn't always end up well, or as delicious as I had hoped. With Avocado and …

It’s time for trick or treats again, but kids can find their bags of Halloween candy more full of tricks than treats. Candy loaded with GMOs, dyes, preservatives and all kinds of junk can find its way into your children’s Halloween treat bag. What are some good options for candy and what can you do to protect your child? Mamavation Recommended …

Life can be busy, and just finding the time to cook can be a struggle sometimes. This week's recipes require minimal prep time and are nearly effortless to prepare. So, you can feed your family healthy, organic meals that are both low in cost and low in preparation time. I saved some time this week by shopping at only 2 stores, instead of …