Sometimes it’s fun to eat “kid” food, but I like to make mine a bit more sophisticated and healthier when possible. My husband (aka my child) really likes fish sticks (the frozen kind) and I decided to convince him that it’s easy to make these from scratch. Instead of flaky whitefish, I used salmon because … Crunchy Salmon Fish Sticks with Spicy Apricot Mustard
I’m always running around and when I’m looking for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack, energy bites are a great grab-and-go item. I was at a festival yesterday where Girl Scouts were everywhere selling their cookies and I remembered how much I love Tagalongs (the pb/chocolate ones that are so addictive!). I decided to … Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Energy Bites
I recently tried chicken tinga at a volunteer potluck and I was blown away by the amazing flavor. It’s smoky and spicy thanks to the chipotle peppers and also slightly sweet from the green chiles and tomatoes. It’s one of those dishes that gets better the longer it sits, so if you want to make … Simple Chicken Tinga Tostadas
While I’m not the biggest baker, I can’t resist anything dark chocolate. These cupcakes are super moist and flavorful thanks to the olive oil and buttermilk and they’re the perfect portion so you can enjoy one for breakfast, a snack or dessert! 1. Preheat oven to 350. Fill 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners. 2. … Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cupcakes
My husband has been begging me to make salads lately (I know, is this real life?) so I figured I would jump on the opportunity to come up with a fun one. I’ve had a tub of miso paste in my fridge that’s been staring at me, so I decided to turn it into a … Asian Shrimp Salad with Miso Dressing
I don’t think I’m the only one craving soup right now…enough said. Let’s just focus on getting our veggies! This soup is chock full of ’em along with a healthy dose of lean ground turkey to help you feel full and satisfied. When the pesto melts into the soup it adds a beautiful richness and … Turkey and Winter Vegetable Soup with Walnut Pesto and Sourdough Croutons
After a couple weeks of what felt like a comfort food fest, my husband and I agreed that we definitely are ready to lighten up our meals a bit (without sacrificing flavor, of course). One of our favorite quick meals is pork tenderloin. It’s super lean and protein-packed, and, when rubbed with a variety of … Pan-Seared Pork and Peppers
Welp, I think I cursed myself for saying it would never snow. Living on the lakeshore it’s almost guaranteed that when the forecast says snow, it means SNOW. This type of weather always has me craving a warm meal. This baked oatmeal is basically dessert for breakfast, but with way less sugar as well as … Apple Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
If there is one food that Josh and I love snacking on it’s olives. For Christmas I got him a large jar of olive salad (we get each other some interesting stocking gifts…) and we love it on burgers so I decided to take the flavors up a level. The sweet and spicy sweet potato … Olive Burger and Sweet Potato Wraps
I love avocados and because they’re so nutritionally dense, it’s good to use them in lots of dishes, not just guacamole. For example, this week I taught a group of cooking class students how to make a sweet and spicy chocolate avocado pudding and even the picky eaters went back for seconds. In this recipe, … Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon with Crunchy Avocado Slaw
