There’s nothing better than watermelon in the summertime! Switch up your sliced watermelon with this delicious, refreshing Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad! Hello from Sunny San Antonio! I’m here for a work trip for the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference. I flew in yesterday and went to a couple sessions, and then out to…
Jazz up your regular dinner salad with a delicious, southern Frito Taco Salad! Crunchy romaine, fresh tomatoes, kidney beans, cheddar cheese, Catalina dressing and of course… Fritos! If you know someone who doesn’t like salad, this recipe is your jam. There’s no better way to get someone to eat lettuce than covering it in cheese, beans…
Spice up your picnics with this Chipotle Ranch Summer Pasta Salad! Full of crunchy summer veggies like cucumber, bell pepper and tomato, with a pop of sweetness from the corn and a hint of heat from the chipotle dressing. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe…
California Walnuts, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil and a splash of cream make up this rich, chunky pesto. Served with pasta and sauteed baby portobello mushrooms! I received free samples of California walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the California Walnut Commission and am…
Smoked paprika takes roasted zucchini to the next level! Tossed with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, this simple side dish of roasted zucchini goes with everything. Hi everyone! Wow, do I feel out of the loop. I’ve only posted 3 times in the past 3 weeks! The blog has taken a lower priority as…
Fresh hard-boiled eggs combined with creamy avocado and crisp cucumbers, makes a perfect addition to your next picnic. Spread onto toast or add to lettuce for a light salad! It hasn’t exactly felt like Spring around here lately. We’ve had temperatures in the 60’s with thunderstorms weekly! Typically here in Dallas, May is in the…
Roasted carrots make a fantastic side dish! These carrots are tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and roasted until soft. A pre-made balsamic glaze adds a delicious finishing touch. Onward with my quest to share with you my favorite veggie side dishes! Last week I shared how to make my sauteed green beans….
Fresh or frozen green beans are transformed into a garlicky and tender side dish. Serve alongside Italian pasta dinners or a juicy steak. To make these sauteed garlic green beans, you’ll only need 5 ingredients. Introducing… my all-time most-often cooked side dish: sauteed green beans. I make these at least once a week. They are probably my…
A simple roux of milk, butter, flour and parmesan makes the base of this creamy macaroni and cheese– and the addition of basil pesto and spinach takes it to a whole new level! Try this Spinach & Pesto Macaroni and Cheese for a quick weeknight meal. Happy Wednesday! I can’t believe it’s almost April. This…
Portobello mushrooms stuffed with baby spinach, garlic, and brown rice; made creamy with sour cream and Parmesan. Topped with Monterrey jack and baked until cheesy and soft, these stuffed portobello mushrooms make an easy and quick weeknight meal, plus they’re SO good! Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the USA Rice #ThinkRice campaign as a…
Roasted asparagus, tossed in garlic, lemon and grated parmesan cheese is a quick and delicious side dish! It’s so easy to throw this veggie side together on a busy weeknight and it goes with everything! Happy Monday! I hope you had a relaxing weekend. Ours was jam packed. We had dinner with friends both Friday…
A crispy flat bread topped with sweet n’ spicy BBQ sauce, shredded pepper jack cheese, roasted poblano peppers and black beans. Around this time last year, I participated in a fun Recipe Redux challenge that encouraged us to create a yummy, different type of pizza! My boyfriend (now fiance) told me he wanted to try roasted poblano…
· What’s for lunch this week? I made a big batch of ingredients for Asian Udon Noodle Salad, with pan seared extra-firm tofu and a toasted sesame oil dressing. This salad packs nicely in lunch containers and can be tossed together quickly at work! I’m super excited for my Udon Noodle SAlad #lunchthisweek. Today’s…
· Perfect for a take-to-work lunch, these sweet chili soba noodles are protein and fiber packed. Prep all the ingredients ahead of time and keep the noodles, veggies, and sauce separate in your fridge. Toss together in a small tupperware and pack for lunch! I’m always looking for new lunch ideas for me and…
Rotini pasta tossed in a creamy parmesan pumpkin pasta sauce– made with pumpkin puree, chicken stock, Greek yogurt and plenty of garlic, chili powder and a sprinkle of cayenne. How comforting does this creamy pumpkin pasta look? It was so easy to throw together after traveling this weekend. This past weekend, I was down…
Israeli couscous simmered in chicken broth, with peas, carrots and juicy rotisserie chicken. An easy, delicious dinner that can be ready in less than 15 minutes, with the help of rotisserie chicken. Hello and happy Monday! I had a busy weekend. On Friday, my sister and I drove down to Austin to visit my little…