Zucchini Linguini
When I told my recipe taster (or boyfriend, same thing) that we were having Zucchini Linguini, he assumed I meant linguini noodles with some zucchini cut up and mixed with the pasta. He didn’t expect that I would make the zucchini INTO linguini as a substitute for the pasta. It totally hits the spot when… Read More»
Maple Gingerbread Cookies + Cookie Swap
This was my first year participating in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap and I loved it!! First of all, getting things in the mail is awesome (especially when they’re edible) and second, I was part of a group of over 600 bloggers that helped to raise $13,000 for Cookies for Kid’s Cancer, a national non-profit organization… Read More»
Green Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Green pumpkin pie?! Yes! You can’t even taste the spinach, but it does give this smoothie a pretty color and lots of extra nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack in 5 minutes or less. I debuted these at TREAD fitness in Dallas this past week and while the members were scared of the… Read More»
Cranberry Maple Breakfast Bars (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Made without refined sugar, these Cranberry Maple Breakfast Bars are full of fiber and natural protein to get you through your busy morning. Did you know that most syrups like Aunt Jemima’s and Log Cabin have no actual maple syrup in them at all? They are actually made from sweetened corn syrup and artificial colors… Read More»
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans and Avocado
DON’T BOIL YOUR BRUSSELS! Brussels sprouts are in the cruciferous vegetable family along with broccoli and cabbage. When you boil cruciferous veg, they become bitter and smelly. So if you’ve never liked broccoli or Brussels, it might be because your mom or grandma boiled them until they were gray, mushy, and sulfur-y. Drizzling Brussels in… Read More»
Sausage and Apple Stuffing Bites
This year I thought it would be a good idea to have something to snack on while the Thanksgiving feast was in the works instead of nibbling everything while cooking. These sausage and apple stuffing bites were perfect appetizers for the big day and everyone appreciated having them around while smelling the turkey roasting! Sausage… Read More»
Slow Cooker Thai Coconut Curry
I’m pretty sure I just made my first Thai curry! I love all types of curries but for some reason have always been too intimidated to make them in my own kitchen. This recipe really wasn’t hard at all, it just required some new-to-me ingredients, like curry paste and coconut milk. Best of all, you… Read More»
Balsamic Black-Eyed Power Bowl
This week I cooked with quite a few ingredients that I had never worked with before, one of them being black-eyed peas. Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, are popular in the southern states and are often paired with collard or mustard greens. They are part of the legume family and provide a good source… Read More»
Pesto, Pear and Goat Cheese Mini Pizza
An amazingly simple and delicious variation on your regular pizza… Pesto, Pear and Goat Cheese Mini Pizza 1 small whole grain pita or pizza crust 1-2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce, or whip up your own 2 oz goat cheese 5 paper thin slices of a ripe pear Dried oregano, to sprinkle Fresh parmesan cheese, to… Read More»
Whole Grain Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes, Lemon and Parmesan
Serves 4 in 20 minutes or less 1/2 box of whole grain angel hair pasta 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 15oz can of quartered artichoke hearts, drained 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/3 cup reduced fat cream cheese 1/2 lemon, zest and juice 10-15 basil leaves, chopped 4 tablespoons fresh Parmesan Reggiano, for topping… Read More»