Appetizers
Fresh Strawberry Salsa
When strawberries are in abundance, or even if they’re not, this fresh strawberry salsa is bound to become a favorite. Bursting with flavor, this fruit salsa is made with just a few ingredients and is perfect for dipping, topping, or simply enjoying it by itself
Beverages
Cranberry-Orange Fruit Smoothies
Cranberry-Orange Fruit Smoothies – Cranberries are paired with a sweet, juicy orange and Greek yogurt to make a healthy, refreshing smoothie, perfect for breakfast or any time of the day! Delicious! It’s smoothie time again and this Cranberry Orange Smoothie is so easy there’s no excuse for not making it. It’s a wonderful way to…
Breads
Cranberry Walnut Scones
I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Whether by themselves as a snack or incorporated into a recipe, like these…
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Bark with Toasted Quinoa and Dried Cherries
Make your own dark chocolate bark with this simple, versatile recipe. Add toasted quinoa and dried cherries or adapt to your own taste preferences for a delicious treat! When the going gets tough, the tough eat chocolate – dark chocolate that is. While it’s a play on a familiar saying, there’s some truth it too….
Entrees
Red Lentil Soup {Vegan and Gluten-free}
Lentil soup holds a special place in my heart. Years ago, at one of my jobs, my coworkers and I would sometimes have lunch together at a wonderful little place called Wolfgang’s in our local mall. They made the best soups and fresh bread around. Wolfgang’s wasn’t very big, but the flavor of their soups…
Pizza
Roasted Red Pepper, Chicken, and Spinach Naan Pizza
Enjoy the flavors of pesto, roasted red pepper, spinach, and chicken in this quick and easy naan pizza! If you’re in the mood for pizza – good pizza – but don’t feel like ordering out or going the frozen route, I’ve got you covered. This Roasted Red Pepper, Chicken, and Spinach Naan Pizza is a…
Sandwiches and Wraps
Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Let’s talk about tuna today – how it fits into a heart healthy diet and how you can make these delicious Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps. While February is designated National Heart Month, you can take steps anytime to take better care of your heart and start eating more heart healthy foods. Tuna happens to be…
Side Dishes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Americans love their mashed potatoes. It’s one of those comfort foods that everyone remembers from childhood. In fact, it’s one of the first side dishes my family asks for at the Thanksgiving dinner table, and many other dinners throughout the year.But these days, the mashed potatoes that grace our tables often come from a box…
Smoothies
Cranberry-Orange Fruit Smoothies
Cranberry-Orange Fruit Smoothies – Cranberries are paired with a sweet, juicy orange and Greek yogurt to make a healthy, refreshing smoothie, perfect for breakfast or any time of the day! Delicious! It’s smoothie time again and this Cranberry Orange Smoothie is so easy there’s no excuse for not making it. It’s a wonderful way to…
Soups and Salads
Easy Blackberry Spinach Salad
This Blackberry Spinach Salad is one of the easiest salads you’ll ever make. Topped with a ginger lime vinaigrette, or your own favorite vinaigrette, this salad packs a powerful punch on flavor while delivering a nourishing and satisfying salad for your meal. Spinach salad comes in many forms, from fresh to wilted with a variety…
Vegetables
Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Do you have a go-to method or recipe for cooking green beans? My mom did. She always boiled them in a pot of water on the stove top. It was easy and fairly quick. Just cook, season with salt, pepper, and butter and you have a side dish ready in no time. While boiled green…
Snacks
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
Is there anything better than a strawberry smoothie? Yes. . . a Strawberry Lemonade smoothie! Spring, summer, fall or winter, these two fruits – strawberries and lemons – meld together into a sweet, and tangy, perfectly balanced smoothie. Flavor-wise, this strawberry lemonade smoothie is the king of smoothies and super easy to make. All you…
Kid-Friendly
Cranberry-Orange Fruit Smoothies
Cranberry-Orange Fruit Smoothies – Cranberries are paired with a sweet, juicy orange and Greek yogurt to make a healthy, refreshing smoothie, perfect for breakfast or any time of the day! Delicious! It’s smoothie time again and this Cranberry Orange Smoothie is so easy there’s no excuse for not making it. It’s a wonderful way to…
Freezer
Easy Southwest Grilled Chicken
Southwest Grilled Chicken – Three ingredients and a hot grill are all that’s needed to add a taste of the southwest to tacos, fajitas, salads, and more. I have the easiest of recipes for you today – Easy Southwest Grilled Chicken. All it takes is three ingredients and a hot grill to give you a…
On-the-Menu
What’s for Dinner? Menu Plan Week 10
After being gone a week for my kids’ basketball tournament, and no dinner menu, I’m back! This week’s menu starts with an easy veggie frittata, followed by a couple of delicious looking Italian dishes. The week finishes up with a pork roast and a stir-fry. I tried to include lots of vegetables and variety this…
Health and Nutrition
Should We Be Drinking More Tea?
Discloser: This post was sponsored by Adagio Teas. As always, I only partner with brands I use and like, and all opinions expressed here are my own. Tea has long been purported to offer a number of health benefits for regular drinkers of the brew. Even in ancient times people often drank tea to treat…
Fitness and Exercise
5 Ideas to Help Keep Your Kids Stay Active This Summer
The long summer days have finally arrived and parents, like myself, often wonder how to keep their kids active and not spending so much time on the couch or on their electronics. While I don’t think they need to have planned activities all the time (I’m not here to entertain them!) I do think it’s important…
Holiday Eating
Navigating the Holidays with Grace
Thanksgiving marks the start of more than five weeks of festivities and activities that all have a common denominator: food. Whether it’s preparing the food yourself or attending a holiday gathering with friends and family, you may find yourself surrounded by a multitude of food choices. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and fall into habits…
Cooking Tips and How-to
How to Plan Meals – the Basics
Are you confident in how to plan meals at home, or do you struggle with meal planning? Maybe you’re new to it and wonder, “How do I get started?” You’re not alone. Everyone, at some point in their lives, is new to meal planning. Even people who love to cook, like me, often find that…
Book Reviews
Chicken Snow Pea Skillet
When it comes to preparing meals for you and your family, what are two factors, besides nutrition, that matter most to you? For me, it’s time and complexity. Give me a nourishing recipe that’s simple to make and doesn’t take much time, and you have a winner. That’s what I like about this Chicken Snow…
