Easy Zucchini Pepperoni Pizza Bites
I came home from work hungry the other night with a whole evening in front of me to work on the garden produce. The first thing I pulled out of my fridge was a rather large zucchini. It wasn’t one of...
View ArticleGarden Tomato Pepper Cheese Crisp
My son and I went up to visit my mom and dad this weekend … their garden is producing like mad and, as usual, it is difficult keeping up with it all. The tomatoes and peppers are thick with fruit and...
View ArticleZucchini Ravioli
Slightly adapted from The Healthy Maven I’ve discovered the simplest, most elegant way to make zucchini noodles. I admit, I do have one of those spiralizer things for making zoodles and I’ve used it a...
View ArticleTomato Goat Cheese Tortizza
This “Tortizza” is an Italian festival of tomatoes on a crunchy tortilla base. With fresh tomato pesto for the sauce, slices of heirloom tomato, bits of little “blueberry” tomatoes (they are purple,...
View ArticleMicrowave Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce
Holiday spices and maple syrup in a zesty orange cranberry sauce that cooks in just 5 minutes in the microwave. It’s so easy to make, and soooo much better than those canned sauces. It’s almost time...
View ArticleEasy Peppermint Fudge
Adapted ever so slightly from A Spicy Perspective Fudge that is rich and chocolaty, with a festive holiday peppermint crunch on both sides. And it’s super simple and speedy to make too! It is the day...
View ArticleToffee Grapes
Adapted just slightly from The Nutrition Twins These little bites are an amazing combination of sweet, crunchy, juicy and creamy … they are a bit like one little bite-size caramel apple, but with extra...
View ArticleHoney Almond Blueberry Oatmeal
So last weekend I was contemplating what to do with these fresh blueberries I bought at the store and also dying for a healthy breakfast before I headed to the gym to work out. I contemplated making...
View ArticleBanana Maple Nut Oatmeal
When you’ve got only a few minutes to cook or you just want something quick and hot for breakfast, there’s nothing quite like a nice bowl of steamy oatmeal. This one is especially good if you have...
View ArticleProtein Power Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
Super Quick Power Oatmeal! I love a bowl of good oatmeal for breakfast, especially when it is quick and easy and healthy–and decadent. I was travelling last weekend and needing a good breakfast. My...
View ArticleSpinach & Mushroom Breakfast Quinoa
A hot, healthy, hearty, satisfying breakfast that comes together in minutes if you have pre-cooked quinoa in your fridge. It was my friend Ann at Fountain Avenue Kitchen that introduced me to the...
View ArticleSpinach Bolognese Baked Eggs
An easy, protein-rich and vitamin packed breakfast that fuels you up for whatever your morning might bring you. It’s meaty (if you use the Bolognese sauce) or vegetarian (if you use a veggie pasta...
View ArticleAsian Quick Pickled Veggies
Adapted from Canning and Cooking at Home Slightly sweet (and spicy if add a few hot peppers to the mix), these Asian-style refrigerator pickles are so simple to make! No need to can, just heat and stir...
View ArticleEasy Healthy Meatball Stroganoff
A quick healthy stovetop recipe you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes! Adapted from AllRecipes Use pre-made meatballs (store-bought or your own homemade meatballs) to get healthy,...
View ArticleBaharat Chicken in the Instant Pot
All my friends seem to be in love with their Instant Pots. Food bloggers are raving about them. Everyone I know (aside from my family) seems to think they’re the bomb. I was intrigued … curious … what...
View ArticleEasy Refrigerator Pickled Veggies
Recipe from my good friend Ann at The Fountain Avenue Kitchen Jars like these that are packed full of a vibrant mix of vegetables and colors and floating spices intrigue me … entice me. I LOVE these...
View ArticlePepperoni Pinwheels
Pepperoni pizza in a fun, bite-size, dippable form that makes eating it so much more fun! These homemade pepperoni pinwheels with melted mozzarella will be a hit with the pizza lovers in your life....
View ArticleLemony Roasted Asparagus, Rice & Pea Salad
with fresh crunchy celery, matchstick carrots, basmati rice, fresh dill, marinated feta, toasted sunflower seeds and a lovely light lemon vinaigrette A bright, tangy salad that just screams spring! The...
View ArticleEasy Avocado Bean Dip
Creamy avocado along with just a bit of Greek cream cheese gives this easy bean dip a wonderful creaminess with no sour cream required! And it’s ready in minutes for munching. Bean dips normally call...
View ArticlePepper Shrimp & Zucchini Stew
Colorful, flavorful and just a hint spicy, this gorgeous shrimp stew will warm your bones and your spirit. It’s quick and simple to make too! You can have it on the table in about 30 minutes. My son...
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