An easy recipe for Roasted Cauliflower that is made with heart-healthy olive oil, garlic and seasonings and tastes delicious! {gluten free, vegan} #pantryinsiders
The other day Adam came home from school and told me he had cauliflower for lunch…and that it was so good! I have never really eaten cauliflower, much less made it at home, so I saw this as a great opportunity to broaden our horizons. If school can make roasted cauliflower taste delicious, then hopefully I can too!…
Make fun, spooky and healthy pizzas with these Halloween Baked Potato Skin Pizzas that use a baked potato skin for the crust and are creatively topped with your favorite pizza toppings. {gluten free}
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It is fun, carefree and just feels less stressful most other holidays. We are starting to get into the Halloween spirit! This past weekend, we visited a pumpkin patch, decorated the house with Halloween decorations and started to talk about costumes. And then of course there are the Halloween recipes! I love to make pumpkin everything, candy-inspired treats and even decorate my food for Halloween. These Halloween Baked Potato Pizza Skins are always a favorite. They are healthy, fun and the kids love them (adults do too!) …
Oatmeal Raisin Muffins are a wholesome snack, or breakfast on-the-go, made delicious with raisins, oats, buttermilk and brown sugar.
The other day after school, while Greta was napping, Adam presented me with a cookbook. A cookbook that was all about muffins. That’s my kind of cookbook! He proceeded to point out several recipes that we should make…now! I was inspired by an Oatmeal Breakfast Muffin, but needed to switch up the ingredients to use up what we had on hand (no way am I waking the baby to go to the store!) After a quick peek in the pantry, I found oatmeal, brown sugar, buttermilk and California Raisins. Sounds like the makings of a tasty Oatmeal Raisin Muffin!…
Give your weeknight supper an upscale twist with this Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon cooked to perfection, covered with a simple honey balsamic glaze. Who knew a fancy meal could be so simple, easy and delicious!
I always say a birthday isn’t a birthday unless there is cake. Well, today is my birthday, but I have no cake to share with you. Instead, I have one of my favorite birthday meals to share. Whenever we go out to eat for special occasions, I almost always get a filet. For years I tried to achieve restaurant perfection at home, but my steaks never measured up…until now. After a little persistence and experimentation, this Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon satisfies all of my steak cravings at a fraction of the cost. It is fancy yet simple and quick to make on this weeknight birthday.
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Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites are healthy, spicy little mini muffins made with quinoa, cheese, vegetables, and shredded chicken soaked in a lighter, seasoned buffalo sauce. {gluten free}
With tailgating season upon us, bring on the tasty munchies! While I am not necessarily a game watching fan, I am definitely a fun food fan! I especially love coming up with bite-sized finger foods that are a bit healthier yet super tasty (like these Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites) With this in mind, I wanted to come up with a fun recipe combining another tailgating favorite, buffalo chicken. As always, it was a natural transition to come up with Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites.
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For a healthy, protein-packed lunch for back to school, try this Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap featuring an avocado and Greek yogurt spread, your favorite vegetables, cheese and slow roasted turkey breast. Thank you to Hillshire Farms (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post! #HillshireNaturals
As we are getting into the swing the new school year, we are developing many favorites throughout the day. While playing in the sandbox at recess or nature walks for science time would seem to be obvious choices, it was fun to learn that my preschooler’s favorite thing about school is LUNCH! This Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap has become a recent lunch time favorite. It is easy to make, packed with protein, and just plain delicious! …
Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie is an easy recipe for a delicious smoothie that tastes like a berries and cream dessert. This is one of my favorite smoothies! {vegan, gluten free}
With school in full swing, to say that mornings are hectic is an understatement. I wake up before the crack of dawn to get in a quick workout before the kids are awake. Then I get home, hop in the shower, get the kids fed, dressed and we’re out the door. Sitting down for a leisurely breakfast is definitely not in my future for the next…15+ years? Healthy, easy breakfast recipes are key, like this Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie!
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Transform a classic dip into a bold and zesty party favorite with this easy to make Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip! Thank you to MIRACLE WHIP (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.
Many, many years ago, I was asked to bring appetizers to a Labor Day party. I chopped some veggies, concocted a couple dips on the fly and was good to go. The dips were a ranch dill and a spinach artichoke. They were both creamy, easy to make, and used the same secret ingredient. …
Baked Garlic Cheddar Chicken is an easy recipe to transform those plain chicken breasts into a healthier garlic cheddar cheesy family favorite made in less than 30 minutes!
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies are an easy recipe for a fudgy brownie mixed with chocolate sandwich cookies topped with cheesecake and then more cookies!
I can’t believe Labor Day is just around the corner! While much of our menu is typically centered around the grill, I love to make special desserts to share. Last year I made S’mores Brownies. What could possibly top those? Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies of course!
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