This cucumber dip with pita chips and yogurt is filled with all the flavors of the Mediterranean. The flavor of the falafel crumbles, the tang from the yogurt and the crunch of the pita all give this cucumber dip a thumbs up. It’s basically an inside out falafel wrap and you’re going to fall in…
Summer
Healthy Lemon Blueberry Crisp {Gluten Free}
This healthy blueberry crisp is vegan and gluten free! Made with oats, chia seeds, almonds, cinnamon and cardamom. It’s a refreshing dessert that can serve a crowd. Let’s start with a fun fact: July is national blueberry month! My mom and I went blueberry picking last week and got almost 10 pounds of blueberries for…
Chickpea Salad with Pistachios and Mint
This chickpea salad with pistachios and mint is a great vegetarian dish that’s full of protein and fiber for digestive support. It can be eaten in a sandwich, on crackers, in a lettuce wrap or out of the bowl. Don’t ask me why two of my recent recipes have had mint in them. I actually…
15-minute Watermelon Feta Salad with Shrimp & Balsamic
This watermelon feta salad is bursting with flavor from the mint, feta and balsamic reduction. The shrimp makes the salad a filling, refreshing summer meal great for entertaining guests! Watermelon has got to be one of my favorite summertime foods. It’s right up there with all the fresh berries of summer. I know I’m going…
Meal Prep: Grilled Chicken Foil Packets
These chicken foil packets are perfect for meal prep, camping and parties! Portioned out so that every packet is one serving. Directions below for chicken foil packets in the oven and on the grill! Howdy, friends! Just wanted to say we officially moved to Grand Rapids! I have been absent for the past few weeks…
Cauliflower Steak with Lentils + Red Pepper Sauce
Pour this red pepper sauce all over a cauliflower steak for a saucy tasty meatless dish! Served on a bed of lentils with capers and mint, you won’t believe it’s vegan and gluten free. As I write this post my dog, Breslin is breathing on my keyword and wants to go to the park. Feeling…
10 Summer Salad Recipes You Need to Try ASAP
These 10 summer salad recipes are going to make you want salad all summer long. These aren’t your boring lettuce with topping salads. They are amped up to the next level. Nothing is better than finding a go-to summer salad with fresh ingredients, drippy dressings and tasty toppings. When I think of summer I think…
Mocha Protein shake {Frozen}
This frozen mocha protein shake is the best summer alternative to iced coffee. A perfect post workout protein shake in the hot summer months. Let’s talk breakfast. Who eats it? Who just drinks coffee with ghee in it? Nah, not me. I need to have at least 15-20 grams of protein in the morning or…
Healthy Grilled Turkey Burgers
This healthy grilled turkey burger recipe is so easy, juicy and takes under 10 minutes to prepare! Perfect to throw on the grill on a busy weeknight or weekend BBQ with family and friends. Memorial Day is approaching, which means grilling season has begun! Growing up my family always had a BBQ on Sunday nights,…
Steak Panzanella Salad Recipe
This steak panzanella salad recipe embodies the flavors of summer with avocados, tomatoes, garlic and basil. The dressing is a medley of lemon, red wine vinegar, olive oil and basil that gets tossed in with spinach, cucumber and sourdough croutons. Hiya friends! The weather is warming up, lawns are being mowed and people are firing…
Asian Pasta Salad with Ginger Turmeric Dressing
This Asian Pasta Salad is tossed in a ginger almond turmeric dressing and goes great with some crispy tofu or grilled shrimp for a meatless meal. Pasta salad season is here! I think we are all grateful here in the north, to jump into warmer weather. I love pasta salads because what’s easier than tossing…
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers {with turkey and quinoa}
These Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers are made with ground turkey and quinoa making them a low carb dinner choice. Vegetarian? No problem, just swap the turkey for some black beans. Don’t have an instant pot? Not a problem. Vegetarian? No worries. Check the notes below the recipe for both of these substitutions. When I think…
Flourless Banana Oatmeal Muffins
This Flourless Banana Oatmeal Muffins recipe is simple to follow, gluten free and all natural. The muffins are made with a banana, peanut butter, honey and oatmeal. Being full of fiber, healthy fats and protein makes them a great option for a snack too! Hiya, friends! Boy do I have a doozie for you this…
Healthy Baked Tortilla Chips {+Easy Guacamole Recipe}
Try these baked tortilla chips as a healthy tortilla chip alternative. You save almost half the salt and fat compared to the store bought kind. These healthy baked tortilla chips with an easy guacamole recipe are a one stop shop for the essentials you need at your next party. The other day was National Margarita…
Easy Spicy Shrimp Tacos {dairy free}
These Easy Spicy Shrimp Tacos are the answer to your weeknight meal! Easy, dairy free and on the dinner table in under 30 minutes. Can we pretend like we are in the middle of the Caribbean with these spicy shrimp tacos at poolside? Sounds good, doesn’t it? It’s funny, every spring I start to crave country…