Hot Wing Shrimp Over Pasta
Don’t you just want to lick your fingers when you’re eating a really tasty meal? I know I do. That’s why I love a dinner where the chef (me!) says, “Go ahead and lick your fingers.” That doesn’t...
View ArticleRecipe: Cole Slaw with a Kick
Do you ever feel like some vegetables are underrated? I do and to me, cabbage is THAT vegetable. It’s so good for you, inexpensive, and versatile. Cabbage can get forgotten about when hidden away in...
View ArticleSmoothie Tuesday, Smoothie Thursday and Sometimes Saturday
It’s not always easy getting kids to eat a balanced diet but I have an insurance policy: smoothies for breakfast. Thanks to Earthbound Farm for helping me share this post with you. Smoothies for...
View ArticleChia, Coconut, Pumpkin Seed Granola
I’ve been waiting for the hot summer weather to cool a bit so I can turn on the oven and do some baking. My kitchen gets hot when the oven is on and during the summer it’s too warm. This recipe is...
View ArticleBest Ever Sriracha Deviled Eggs
This is a guest post from my husband. All of his recipes begin with “Best Ever”, and they are, but I might be a little biased. Growing up I always made deviled eggs. Even if we only had two hard boiled...
View ArticleChick Pea, Edamame, and Red Pepper Salad
Confession: I like to ask for a sample of the prepared salads behind the counter at gourmet grocery stores. I rarely buy the food that I sample – it just looks so good and sometimes I do need a snack...
View ArticleMake at Home Natural Pork Sausage Patties
Why does frozen food have preservatives in it? It’s frozen. Isn’t that enough? Clearly it’s not enough if it’s a breakfast meat that my family begs me to buy – in gigantic quantities while we’re at...
View ArticleRecipe: Grits and Greens
Growing up, I never had grits for breakfast. Being a west coast girl, grits weren’t part of my repertoire. Oatmeal was our warm breakfast of choice. Then, I married an east coast boy. He’s not from...
View ArticleBroccolette for Dinner and Le Creuset Giveaway
Thanks to Earthbound Farm and Le Creuset for teaming up with me for this healthy dinner and special giveaway! “Mom, what is broccolette?” My daughter asked me this when she heard me talking about...
View ArticleCheddar Curry Cheese Spread
Oh, this cheddar curry cheese spread is a dip that is too good. I hadn’t made it in years but when my kids started asking about it, I thought it was time to trot it back out. It’s bold and flavorful –...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
I know coconut is all the rage right now but my daughter was ahead of the curve on it. She’s always loved coconut – and she’s had me baking coconut cake for her birthdays and granola with coconut. Why...
View ArticlePasture to Plate and Fresh Tomato Salsa
It’s not often that I get the opportunity to share with you about a company that cares about its customers, their employees, the environment, and is right in my hometown. So, when Pacific Foods...
View ArticleEasiest Ever Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Ever run out of something and had to improvise only to learn what you made tastes better than store bought? That happened to us recently. Getting ready for an evening with friends, we needed cocktail...
View ArticlePantries, Peas, and Pasta
While I am an avid meal planner, I like to keep our pantry well stocked so when a need arises for a quick dinner – like practically every night with sports and active kids – one can come together in...
View ArticleA True Classic Spinach Salad
What’s the quickest way to get a family to eat a healthy, real food dinner? What about getting a family of four to eat an entire pound of fresh spinach? Make spinach salad of course! This is a true...
View ArticleHow to Cook Padron Peppers
If you’ve never had a padron pepper, give this tasty little, green pepper a try. They’re at lots of farmers’ markets, pack tasty flavor, and are easy to cook. If you can cook them outside during the...
View ArticleQuinoa Salad
While there’s always plenty of food to eat in our home, my kids seem to always be asking what’s to eat. What they are really asking is, “What can I eat right now because I’m starving and I just walked...
View ArticleGreek Yogurt Dill Dip
Sometimes I think dips should be eaten with a spoon. Well, healthy dips like this Greek yogurt dill dip should be. It’s so easy to make, too. It’s light and fresh – but grab a carrot or celery stick...
View ArticleQuickest Ever Cucumber Salad
I like simple salads in the summer, don’t you? This is the quickest ever cucumber salad and one of my favorite recipes because the cucumbers, dill, and tomatoes are straight out of my garden. What...
View ArticleMake at Home Mixed Nuts
Since I began reading the ingredients of everything we buy, it’s been a real hassle. Items that in the past I tossed into the grocery basket are now being left behind on the grocery store shelves....
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