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…
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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…
Green Goddess Greek Power Salad Bowl
This Green Goddess Greek Power Salad Bowl is saucy, vibrant and zinging with flavor. A filling vegetarian lunch made in under 30 minutes for 4 servings. Phew, the midwest is through the polar vortex. It feels good to walk outside and take Breslin to the park again. I think we were all going a little…
Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner with Vegetables
This maple salmon sheet pan dinner is the perfect weeknight dinner. Done in under 30 minutes, loaded with vegetables and dripping with maple glaze. Hiya, friends! Just checking in to make sure your New Years is getting off to a great start! I am dedicating January to quick and easy meals. Instant pot, slow cooker,…
Greek Orzo Salad
This Greek Orzo Salad is full of fresh, bright ingredients with Middle Eastern spices. A great vegetarian option for meal prep or potluck. This past month has been a bit of whirlwind. I can’t believe it’s already mid to late September. In the past month I’ve had 2 bachelorette parties, one in Savannah and the…
Antioxidant Summer Salad
This antioxidant summer salad is filled with sweet peaches, tangy blue cheese, tart dried cherries and nutty walnuts combined with the bite of the red onion makes this salad a joy to eat. Serve this up at your next dinner party. It’s peak peach season, got to love a nice plump juicy peach. This week’s…
5-Ingredient Healthy Chicken Salad
Lately I have been obsessed with quick and easy meals and this 5-ingredient healthy chicken salad is a great addition! Check out my Instagram page, I posted an easy scallop recipe and a coconut curry chicken recipe! Getting back to this 5-ingredient healthy chicken salad, I feel like chicken salad gets a bad rap. Most…
No Bake Vegan Cheesecake
This No Bake Vegan Cheesecake has a velvety smooth, rich texture. That is the perfect balance between tangy and sweet and is free of animal products. A refreshing cold summer dessert that is decadent but not overpowering. Let me take a stand right now and say that this No Bake Vegan Cheesecake is the best…
Healthy Vegan Fudgesicles
These healthy vegan fudgesicles are low in sugar, under 100 calories and can be made in under 10 minutes! It’s that time of year again, where the heat gets the best of us and we don’t feel like baking, much less turning on the stove. For those of you that don’t know me, I have…
Strawberry Avocado Summer Salad with Honey Basil Vinaigrette
Summer is finally here AND IM HERE FOR IT. It reached 90 degrees here in Michigan last week and all I wanted was a crunchy filling salad that balanced out all the BBQ’s, fudgesicles and weddings we’ve been going to. I’ve been making these Don’t get me wrong I love a good party, but my…
Avocado Summer Lasagna
This avocado summer lasagna embodies all the flavors of summer; from lime to basil with fresh corn and shredded zucchini. This lasagna gives a lightened up feel to a comfort classic. Chicken, zucchini and avocado?! Cray-Z. This Avocado Summer Lasagna is the perfect balance between the warm comfort foods of winter and the light and…