This White Bean and Olive Dip makes a great vegetarian dip to spread on sandwiches or enjoy as an appetizer. Happy Monday! We had a nice, relaxing weekend with a lot of rain and which meant a lot of movies. We rented the Revenant which is excellent. I highly recommend if you haven’t seen it!…
Cherry Limeade Smoothie
Satisfy your Sonic Drive-In craving for a Cherry Limeade with a healthier, lower sugar alternative Cherry Limeade Smoothie. Any Sonic Drive-In lovers out there? For some reason that place just screams summer to me. I grew up with it as it was next to my middle and high school and I only allow my kids to…
Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Easy vegan pesto pairs perfectly with a spaghetti squash for a nutritious side dish. School’s out for summer! School’s out forever! I’ve had that song in my head for days. I have officially hit the I don’t feel like cooking meals anymore stage. I think I am preparing myself for lazy summer days, but I am…
Caprese Salad Over Grilled Eggplant
Refreshing Caprese Salad served over grilled eggplant, with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. Summer salads continue over here (even though it’s not officially summer). If I feel like I am getting off track with healthy eating, I always turn to salad. I find them very satisfying and I am not talking about a basic garden…
Open Face Veggie Cheese Toast With Mustard Vinaigrette
Looking for more healthy breakfast meals ideas? This toasted english muffin with veggies and creamy spreadable cheese makes a delicious start to the day. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Real California Milk products and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for…
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp {Gluten Free}
Sweet buttery Hawaiian garlic shrimp, a quick fix meal that will take you back to the island. In anticipation of our trip to Hawaii this summer (come on end of June!!), I bring you these Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp. One bite of these brings back so many memories. We were lucky enough to have lived in…
One Pan Chicken and Vegetables
This super simple One Pan Chicken and Vegetables is perfect for those wanting clean eating recipes with minimal effort. Paleo and low carb too! It’s Recipe Redux day and the theme is: 7-Ingredient (Or Less) Recipes “It’s Income Tax Season, so our brains could use some easy arithmetic; as in seven-ingredient-or-less recipes. Show us the…
Parmesan and Pecan Crusted Oven Fried Chicken
This Paresan and Pecan Crusted Oven Fried Chicken will totally satisfy a craving for fried comfort food. Well I guess now that soccer season is over for us (and it was a great undefeated one for my 9 year old I will have to say) it’s time for me to get back to cooking more….
Wild Blueberry Coconut Smoothie
This refreshing Wild Blueberry Coconut Smoothie is the perfect way to start your day! By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. In honor of our…
Mini Bacon, Potato and Egg Casserole {Gluten Free}
It’s Recipe Redux time friends! The months fly by because I always feel like I am checking the theme for recipe redux day. Here’s what we’re working on: Break Out of Breakfast Boredom Cooks aren’t always pressed for time in the mornings – they just need new ideas. I love love potatoes and eggs together. Sometimes,…