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…
Using spaghetti squash for half of the pasta in a dish reduces the carb load of the dish and allows you to squeeze in extra veggies! Try my roasted garlic alfredo sauce which only uses four ingredients, in this delicious weeknight favorite! First of all, I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my Dad! 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….
Want an affordable, high protein lunch or dinner meal? Try this teriyaki baked tofu bowl served on top of an easy five-minute polenta. A year or two ago, I cooked tofu for the first time for my fiance. And to my surprise, he actually liked it! Tofu sounds foreign, but it’s actually pretty mild tasting,…
Ever have a craving for savory Asian-style peanut noodles? Now you can whip them up whenever you want with ingredients you probably already have on hand. I first made peanut noodles for me and the fiance probably 5 years ago. I went over to his place one Friday night to make him dinner. Being a…
If you’re a fan of spinach artichoke dip, you’ll love this new take on mac n’ cheese! Combine the two and you’ll get creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke dip macaroni and cheese. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the O Organics #OrganicforAll campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Spread honey-drizzled baked Brie atop a Sprout’s Flatbread Cracker and top off with sweet, fresh peaches and fragrant basil! This delicious combination makes a great appetizer platter at your next summer get-together. This post was sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All thoughts and opinions about this original recipe are my own. I was thrilled when…
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…
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…
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…
Love grilled cheese? Fancy things up by adding gourmet smoked fresh mozzarella cheese and savory additions such as sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions. I love grilled cheese. I remember coming home from a long day at school and pulling up a chair to the stove-top to make my own grilled cheese sandwich– with potato bread…
Craving Thai food? Look no further! Try this ramen noodle soup that’s been majorly upgraded– with red curry, garlic, ginger, a savory coconut milk broth, with butternut squash cubes and baby spinach. This Thai Curry Ramen Noodle Soup comes together in just two small pots and under 20 minutes. It’s the perfect soup to liven…
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…