Why buy hummus when homemade hummus tastes sooooo much better?! Ingredients: Makes enough to feed a crowd! 1, 15 oz can chickpeas, drained 1/2 cup tahini 3 large cloves of garlic, peeled 2 tsp kosher salt good olive oil (approximately 1/4 - 1/2 cup) warm water 6 oz roasted red peppers in oil, drained Directions: … Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
As I said on Insta, this soup may change your life! It's incredibly easy to make and the flavors are off the chart! As my husband would say... it's a "no-brainer"! Be sure to give it a try! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 small onion, chopped 1 tsp … Continue reading Best Ever Chicken Tortilla Soup
I developed this recipe by combining one of my favorite Italian foods with one of my favorite Italian flavors; gnocchi and fontina cheese! The sauce gets its vibrant green color from a generous portion of spinach and parsley; the fontina and smoked paprika elevate its earthiness making it both creamy and rich with flavor. This … Continue reading Gnocchi Verde
These muffins are healthy, filling and super tasty! And what's even better, they require only one kitchen tool; your blender or food processor. What's better than a quick, easy and "fit" breakfast option?! Thank you Dina, for passing the recipe along! Ingredients: 2 cups oats 2 very ripe bananas 2 large eggs 1 cup plain … Continue reading Banana Walnut Blender Muffins
These no mess, no fuss, one dish sliders are a Friday night favorite in our house! They easily feed my family of four and the left overs heat up perfectly in the microwave the next day for lunch or a quick snack! Ingredients: Makes 12 sliders, feeds 4-6 people 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 dozen … Continue reading Simple Sliders
A friend shared this recipe with me, and I am so glad she did! It's originally from the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten herself, but of course I tweaked it a bit to make it my own. It feeds a small army and still allows for leftovers. Next time you're snowed in... give this hearty and satisfying soup a … Continue reading Winter Minestrone
Enjoying a snow-day morning in my jammies making muffins for my kids (who are currently still sleeping)! This recipe was passed on to me by a friend years ago when the kids were little and I was trying to sneak more fruits and veggies into their diet. Back then I didn't dare say they were made … Continue reading Pumpkin Chip Cupcake/Muffins
If you're looking to detox after indulging in too much Super Bowl food last night during the big game... this Very Pretty Salad is for you! Looks aside, this salad tastes good and is good for you; made with fiber rich kale, antioxidant rich green apple and immune boosting cashews. Please note that not all quantities are … Continue reading A Very Pretty Salad
Shout out to my chef crush, Ina Garten (the Barefoot Contessa)! Yesterday was her 70th birthday and in her honor I am sharing one of my favorite all time pasta dishes... Ina's own rigatoni with sausage and fennel. Feed your peeps this dish and they will love you for it!! Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil … Continue reading Ina’s Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel
I'm obsessed with egg cups! I make a batch at least once a week, filling them with whatever I have on hand! They are quick and easy to make, and reheat in the microwave in just 30 seconds. They are a delicious last minute breakfast "grab and go"! Give 'em a try for sure!!! … Continue reading Eggs-ellent Egg Cups
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