About → Home-Cooked Living

Find me on Instagram: @christinemanesnutrition

Hi! I’m Christine Manes.

I am a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, food-lover, gym enthusiast, and founder of Home-Cooked Living.

What I am most passionate about in life is helping others live healthier and happier lives. I am beyond lucky to connect with and inspire people all around the world through nutrition, delicious cooking, healthy living, and more. My goal is to offer straightforward, simple-to-follow recipes that are wholesome and that actually taste good. I hope you join my little community of health-lovers, because you are ALWAYS welcome here!

A little bit more about me

You may be wondering what led me to nutrition, so here’s a snippet of my story:

In college, I developed significant hormonal and digestive issues that shifted my perspective of how we eat and live. I developed PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and insulin resistance and I struggled with painful digestive distress and bloating. My persistent health struggles led me to research nutrition extensively. I became passionate about how holistic eating can transform us and I yearned for more information about how food affects our bodies and minds, so I took a leap of faith and enrolled in the Nutritional Therapy Association. It was one of the best decisions of my life! It opened my eyes to what being healthy really looks and feels like. Through years of research and healing, I am healthier than ever and continuing to improve daily. I am beyond thankful for the health issues I struggled with in college because they are what launched me on this path of seeking nourishment in every category of life.

Food photography

I also developed a love for food photography along the way and learned how to make healthy meals appear as nice as they taste. I hope you take a look at the recipes I post and I hope the photos make you drool!

If you’re interested in working with me, you can send me an email at christine@homecookedliving.com.

Healthy pastry recipe by home-cooked living. Filled with brie, rosemary, and jam, and topped with toasted almonds and balsamic glaze.

Fortunata Pastries

Tasty homemade pastries fill with brie, jam, rosemary, and topped with balsamic glaze and toasted almonds.These Fortunata Pastries are a perfect appetizer!

Healthy Mojito Mocktail

Bright, bubbly Healthy Mojito Mocktail with fresh mint, lime, and raw honey – simple, nourishing, and alcohol-free!

White Lasagna Soup

A one-pot meal that is hearty, beyond flavorful, family-friendly, and perfect for hosting… This White Lasagna Soup is your next staple meal!

Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Indulge in this one-pan savory meal. It’s bursting with flavor from the fresh pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and herbs. Pair it with toast and roasted veggies for a classic dinner!

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats with real pumpkin, yogurt, chia seeds, and warm spices – a cozy, make-ahead breakfast that tastes like fall in every bite.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

This is a great recipe because you can completely prep it ahead of time then throw it in the oven to bake it when needed. It is a great appetizer or side-dish, and is a total crowd pleaser!

Sweet Potato & Sausage Breakfast Hash

This easy and healthy breakfast hash will be your new go-to recipe! It’s nourishing, colorful, filling, and did I mention absolutely delicious?! Make it today to find out for yourself!

Easy Orange Fig Energy Bites (naturally sweetened)

These Orange Fig Energy Bites are a naturally sweetened, nutrient-dense snack. It boasts only a handful of ingredients and the natural sweeteners are the figs and orange juice!