Tess Patterson

Published On - March 18, 2020

20-minute Immunity Boosting Stir-Fry

As we all know the effects of CoronaVirus-19 could take a toll on your immune system, and instead of spending our time overly concerned and stressed that you ‘might’ pick-up the virus, I would rather equip you with the tools to take all preventative measures that you can. As mentioned in a previ...

Published On - March 10, 2020

Tess Patterson Healthy Recipes

Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip

An easy whip-up of a nutrient rich snack! Nutrient Spotlight: Protein With over 20g protein per cup, Greek Yogurt has a powerhouse of nutritional benefits. Protein is great for building, maintaining, and growing muscle. Your body actually tends to break down just enough protein to help restore and b...

Published On - March 10, 2020

Tess Patterson Healthy Recipes

Quick & Easy Roasted Broccoli

If you haven’t noticed, I’m all about simple recipes, a lot of one and done, sheet tray bakes. This roasted broccoli recipe changed my world. I once was a girl who only ate steamed broccoli, but drizzle on some olive oil, salt, and pepper, and we’ve got ourselves a party!! Try them dippe...

Published On - March 3, 2020

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Homemade Baked Apple Pies

What’s more American than an apple pie? And I love a good creative variation on it’s form and fashion. This takes my great grandma’s nostalgic filling and puts it into its individual little handheld snack. For an extra good time try with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Micronutrient Spotlight:...

Published On - March 3, 2020

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Butternut Squash Risotto

In the last few blisters of cold this scrumptious risotto is sure to keep you cozied up all season long! Ingredients: -2 cups risotto rice -½ cup vegetable stock -2 cups butternut squash or sweet potato -¼ cup coconut oil or butter -2 Tbsp maple syrup -2 Tbsp nutritional yeast -1 Tbsp rosemary -1 ...

Published On - February 25, 2020

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Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Dates

These little nuggets are perfectly portable, easily prepared and deliciously simple little snacks. Nutrient Spotlight: Copper Copper is an essential nutrient in the body and helps to contribute to iron absorption within the body, and it also helps in the formation of blood cells. Copper also contrib...

Published On - February 18, 2020

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The Best Chicken Sandwich est. 2020

The great debacle of 2019 was the infamous ‘Which Sandwich is better? Chik-Fil-A or Popeyes?’ am I right? But that was so 2019. Here in 2020 I have the REAL Best Chicken sandwich, and it’s one you can make under your own roof. All you need are a few simple ingredients and you have yourself [&h...

Published On - February 17, 2020

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Nut Butter Cacao Smoothie

Sometimes you can get caught in a ‘bind’. And before you know it you’ve woken up late, lost track of time, and/or just need a ‘quick option’ because of your busy morning. Try this quick smoothie for a perfect blend of sweetness with sprinkles of filling protein and fats. Did you know...