Make fresh, simple hashbrowns from scratch with just a couple potatoes and a few pantry staples. All you need is a spiralizer and an oven! Happy Monday everyone! I’ve got a really fun video to share with you– this might be my favorite video I’ve made so far! And, it’s the easier recipe ever….
Do you have a leftover candy gift box or an unused jewelry organizer? Clean them up and fill with a variety of sweet and salty treats for TV night! Learn how to make your own healthy snack bento box. One of my husband’s clients at work gave him a Sugarfina bento box for Christmas, filled with…
Herbed cream cheese & turkey tortilla rolls are the perfect game-day appetizer! Reduced fat cream cheese is combined with green onion, parsley, basil and black olives to create a creamy base, then topped with crunchy veggies and savory roasted turkey. Rolled together in a fiber-rich whole wheat tortilla means you get to snack smart– and…
Say hello to a veggie and chip dip that will rock your world! Made with plain Greek yogurt, this protein-packed dill pickle dip tastes great with any veggie, pretzel, cracker or chip. The Superbowl is this weekend! Will you be watching? If so, who are you rooting for? I’m still hurt by the fact that…
Simple and creamy, this tuna noodle casserole is sure to fix those comfort-food cravings! Filled with white button mushrooms and plenty of petite green peas, this veggie packed casserole makes a perfect weeknight dinner. I received a free sample of Kikkoman soy sauce mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a…
Perfectly soft and full of rich flavor, these braised carrots go wonderfully with dinner any day of the week. Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Ours passed by too quickly! Friday night, my husband and I went out to a local Mexican restaurant and enjoyed some chips and queso. There was…
· This delicious pasta makes a perfect weeknight meal — tender penne pasta is covered in a mushroom marinara sauce with sauteed chicken breast and fresh, melty mozzarella! Today’s the 22nd, so it’s Recipe Redux day! This month’s theme: Grab a Book & Cook We’re playing a little party game at the end…
Warm up with one of my family’s favorite dishes: chicken pot pie! Flaky, golden biscuit pieces top a savory chicken and veggie filling, including carrots, potatoes, sweet peas zucchini. All baked in a creamy and smooth white sauce. If I had to choose any meal from my childhood that had the most lasting impact, it…
Bring restaurant-quality alfredo to your weeknight dinner with this creamy, cheesy, and savory chicken alfredo Tagliatelle with broccoli and sweet peas. Last week, as an early Christmas present to myself, I bought Julia Child’s book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. After reading a review in the foreword that said something along the lines of “If…
These cheesy quinoa and broccoli cakes are full of protein and fiber. They’re an easy way to sneak veggies into your meals! Say hello to a new weeknight dinner staple! Once you try these cheesy broccoli quinoa patties, they’ll be on a regular rotation. This recipe makes about twelve of them and 2-3 is a…
Impress your guests at your next holiday party with these crispy polenta fries with roasted garlic aioli! Super simple to make, aioli is a French-inspired sauce made of garlic, mayonnaise and lemon juice. This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market for their #SharingHealthyHolidays campaign. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own….
These savory individual meatloaf cups are baked in muffin tins, smothered in brown sugar ketchup sauce and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. The perfect serving of meatloaf! Today I want to share with you a recipe I made for Nick and I a while ago when we were craving something warm and savory. These little…
Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the “#UseNectar” campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. Crispy, savory and sweet all in one, this recipe for Sweet Walnut Shrimp will hit the spot for your Asian food cravings! The sauce is made with Truvia Nectar, a blend of…
Need a fun appetizer or an extra protein boost snack? Look no further than these chicken meatball poppers with sweet chili mayo dipping sauce. So yesterday my blog did something funky– it accidentally published this post before I could write any words to go along with the picture and recipe, haha. I must have scheduled…
Get dinner on the table in less than 45 minutes with this delicious Easy Baked Ziti! With only six ingredients, this baked pasta is cheesy, easy to put together, and is lower in sodium. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. Happy Tuesday,…
Got leftover milk close to it’s expiration date? Don’t pour it down the drain! Make the creamiest yogurt you’ve ever tasted right from your own kitchen. It’s easier than you may think! Hi everyone! I’m back from a week long break from blogging. I’ve been on four trips this month and I was a little…
Look no further for a flavor-packed veggie burger! Made with black beans, this burger is stuffed (and topped!) with cheddar cheese and seasoned with plenty of cayenne pepper sauce and onion. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. Happy Monday! What a whirlwind of…
Don’t have a grill? Oven roasting fresh ears of corn steams it from the inside out and is easy, delicious and takes almost no effort. Hi everyone! The blog has been quiet the past week so I’m happy to be posting a new recipe today. I’ve been in Chicago this week for an orientation for…
Fresh shrimp are breaded with Panko, cornflakes and sweetened coconut flakes and baked until crunchy. These coconut shrimp are served with a sweet chili mayo sauce. Perfect for a party appetizer or even your next meal! You don’t even want to know how long these lasted after I took their picture. But I’m not going…
Fresh fruit is abundant in the summertime—whip up this delicious yogurt dip to go along with your summer berries, grapes, peaches and pineapple. Cream cheese and raspberry preserves sweetens up protein-rich Greek yogurt for a high protein, flavor-packed fruit dip. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original…
Crispy, cheesy and full of barbecue flavor — these BBQ Cauliflower Tots make the perfect addition to any summer meal! Cauliflower is one of those vegetables where you have to make sure you cook it right. Steamed cauliflower smells and tastes not good to many people (although I could eat a bowl of steam cauliflower…
What could be better than barbecue chicken? Having it ready in less than an hour with only a few minutes prep. Tangy, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce marinates chicken drumsticks which are baked until tender. Life has been all about easy dinners lately. I’ve barely been doing any cooking because of so much that’s going…
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…