Recipes

This recipe is a creamy and healthy twist on mac and cheese. The zucchini is grated and fully cooked to break down the fiber and make it easier to digest...

I don't know about you, but when I am in a Crohn's flare or recovering from one, all I crave are sweets. Perhaps it is my brain going into survival...

If you're like me, there has never been a pasta that you didn't like. I personally can eat pasta for every meal which isn't good for my waistline or for...

As we move into spring and the weather starts to get slightly warmer, a mango smoothie is one of my favorite drinks to make. It feels exotic and tropical, but...

Having Crohn's means that I am chronically low in protein and iron. I have always struggled with getting enough of both of those nutrients in my diet, especially in the...

Everyone has that 1 meal, their favorite comfort food, that they've been eating as long as they can remember. Growing up, my mom used to call it a toad-in-the-middle, but...

I am always trying to think about dishes that will give me some extra protein, as I am really trying hard to get myself physically stronger and fitter at the...

I am about to show you an easy, delicious, and healthy way to get protein into your diet. As a Crohn’s patient, I used to chronically suffer from low iron...

These little snack bites are perfect when you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth! I try to eliminate as much processed sugar from my diet as possible, so substituting these...

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes. I discovered it just before Thanksgiving a few years ago, and it was a complete hit with my family, and much easier for...

When I'm looking for a super easy, delicious, protein-packed dinner, this is my go-to recipe! With not much prep time or energy required, this is totally feasible for weeknight meals...

My son is now 8 months old so I am starting to get more adventurous in the kitchen when it comes to his diet. I decided the other day to...

One thing I've learned living with Crohn's disease is that anything I can do ahead of time, anything I can prepare for while I am feeling okay, is going to...

This is one of my favorite recipes for a few reasons. First, it is great to make during cold Winter days when all you want to do is cozy up...

Bananas are one of the few fruits I can really tolerate with Crohn's disease. I am able to have an apple and then things like strawberries and melon in much...

I love pancakes. But, then again, I could live on carbs alone. These pancakes quickly became my favorite when I realized I could sneak in protein powder and bulk up...

Turmeric is one of my favorite cooking ingredients. Not only does it spice up bland dishes but it's thought to act as a natural anti-inflammatory too. For example, one study...

This is one of my go-to breakfasts, and to be honest, lunch or dinner when short on time. It has everything to make a complete meal--protein, healthy fats, and complex...

We all have one of those "go-to" meals when our Crohn's is flaring, and today, I thought I would share mine. I make this soup at least once a week...

This is one of my go-to recipes for a busy week. I am not a huge fan of leftovers, but baked pasta dishes always taste better the next day, after...