This deliciously refreshing and filling salad is perfect for a weeknight when prep time is limited! The veggies roast up in under 20 minutes and if you have the farro and grilled chicken on hand already, from start to finish you can be enjoying this healthy and hearty dish in 30 minutes or less! On the … Continue reading Farro Salad with Roasted Veggies and Grilled Chicken
I was skeptical when I came across this recipe for a "lighter" blondie, but after reading through the intro and ingredients list, I was intrigued enough to give it a try! The only change I made to the original recipe was the type of brown sugar used; it calls for dark brown sugar but I … Continue reading A Better Blondie
I love to eat but truth be told, I love to feed people just as much! Tonight we hosted my neighbor and her three small kids for supper. Her husband has been away all week traveling for business and I figured she could use a night "out"! I made two pasta dishes; one for the kids and … Continue reading Bucatini Carbonara with Peas
On a whim, I added cooked quinoa to this morning's batch of egg cups and I am so excited by the results I had to share! Not only does quinoa add protein along with numerous nutrients to the recipe, it also adds structure to the egg cup itself, preventing their inevitable flop once removed from the … Continue reading Egg Cups… Updated!
I am feeling kinda bad because it's been several days since I've posted a recipe on here!?! Things have been hectic at home and it's one of those weeks when I don't have a ton of time to plan, shop and cook the way I'd like to. Knowing this would be the case, I finally … Continue reading First Impressions
Just in time for your Cinco de Mayo celebration! Made a batch for a party we're having tonight and knew I had to share this recipe ASAP so you too, could make 'em for your next fiesta! Olé!! Ingredients: Makes 24 poppers 12 large jalapeño, cut lengthwise and seeded 8 oz softened cream cheese (1 block) 1/3 … Continue reading Jalapeño Poppers
We're addicted in this family to having these tiny bundles of goodness on hand! So much so, that together my daughter Grace and I, created a new flavor combo so we could mix it up and add some variety to the daily grind! We are in LOVE with these new power bites and we think … Continue reading Power Bites, Take 2!
You asked, so here it is... the recipe for last night's Thai chicken lettuce wraps! I use the sauce as both a marinade and a condiment. Enjoy! Ingredients: Feeds 4 3/4 cup almond butter 3/4 cup light coconut milk Juice from 1 lime 4 tsp red chili paste 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger … Continue reading Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is one of my favorite grilling recipes! The brine tenderizes the pork while infusing boatloads of flavor. I pair the pork chops with seasoned sweet potato fries, a green salad and skillet corn bread, making this meal a real crowd pleaser and the perfect spring/summer outdoor meal! Ingredients: 3 cups light buttermilk 3 tbsp … Continue reading Brined Pork Chops
First off, thank you to all the incredible chefs and home cooks out there! I can't tell you how many times a simple scroll through my Instagram motivates me to try a new recipe or to re-create a special dish. Tonight's meal is the result of such inspiration! I recently saw a gorgeous food pic featuring … Continue reading Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Marinara
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