This salad makes the perfect lunch because it’s full of protein and fiber, can stay at room temperature and keeps you full longer. Oh, and it tastes amazing too! Take advantage of the bulk bins at your grocery store to save money on the ingredients like nuts, grains and dried fruit. 1. Combine vinaigrette ingredients … Trail Mix Grain Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
This is the type of dish you would find on a fancy dinner menu, but it’s so simple and definitely something you can easily make at home. The bacon and cranberries in the succotash give you that satisfying sweet and salty bite, while the salmon and beans provide a hearty amount of quality protein. 1. … Pan-Seared Salmon with Bacon, Cranberry and Northern Bean Succotash
There aren’t many foods I love more than peanut butter. I can’t remember a time I didn’t have it in the house. With apples being so cheap these days, I pick up several bags every time I go grocery shopping. The classic pairing of PB and apples makes these muffins so delicious and the buttermilk … Apple Peanut Butter Mini Muffins
This weekend, my husband and I traveled to the upper peninsula of Michigan where whitefish seems to always be on the menu. This fish’s flaky texture and buttery flavor make it one of my favorites. The salty olives and capers, sweet golden raisins and toasty walnuts make a perfect topping with the crispy fish. And … Pan-Fried Whitefish with Warm Olive and Walnut Topping
Roasted Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. The nutty flavor and crisp texture of the sprouts is great on its own, but when tossed with this mustard vinaigrette, the flavor is over the top. The sweet apples and peanuts and the salty Parmigiano cheese that are added to the sprouts make this a … Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
If you plan on having a dinner party soon, this is a great side dish option. It’s not only beautiful, but the flavors are unique and simply satisfying. The sweet squash and grapes are irresistible when roasted and they pair wonderfully with the sage, Gorgonzola and toasty pinenuts. If you can’t find orecchiette pasta, substitute … Roasted Butternut Squash and Grape Orecchiette Pasta with Gorgonzola and Pinenuts
Growing up in a family where several members have diabetes, I like making recipes with less sugar that still taste amazing. These muffins are the best! The pumpkin and banana keep them super soft and chewy (and also provide a great flavor) and they have just the right amount of chocolate to balance everything out. … Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
I find making stir-fry one of the easiest (and tastiest) ways to get a boat load of veggies into dinner. This recipe is super versatile as you can simply swap out the meat and/or veggies for your favorite types and keep that yummy sauce. And it’s on the table in under 15 minutes! 1. Combine … Mongolian Beef and Veggie Stir-Fry
Zucchini and summer squash are abundant this time of year, leaving us to wonder what exactly to do with it all. While they sometimes get a bad reputation for being super watery and bland, cooking them this way makes them decadent. With a wonderful crunch from the breadcrumbs and just the right amount of salty, … Zucchini and Summer Squash Gratin
With fall right around the corner, I am always quick to jump on the “cooking with pumpkin” bandwagon because it not only adds great flavor but also a healthy dose of nutritional benefits. This curry is so simple (since the slow cooker does most of the work), but the complex flavors make it seem gourmet. … Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cashew Curry
