I love having a variety of healthy snacks on-hand whenever I need a pick-me-up – typically mid-morning or mid-afternoon. These bars are a great balance of carbs, protein and fat and are naturally sweetened. I used almonds and dried cranberries for my add-ins, but feel free to use whatever dried fruit and nuts you have … No-Bake Chocolate Almond Oat Bars
Grits are one of my favorite side dishes because they are super creamy and comforting. This side dish is ready in under 10 minutes and packs huge flavor! Serve this with shrimp or sausage and dinner is ready in no time. Boil milk in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in grits, salt and pepper. 2. … Jalapeno Cheese Grits
Chicken can be quite boring, but this is definitely an exception. This chicken is marinated with an abundance of flavors and baked to a beautiful golden brown. Serve this with farro, quinoa or pasta. This dish is great for a weeknight meal, but would also be great for entertaining! Pair with a crisp white wine … Mediterranean Baked Chicken
Rice pudding was one of my Grandma’s favorite desserts, so I always love making it. It’s creamy and comforting and super simple to make. The cardamom adds a wonderful depth of flavor and the orange zest adds brightness. I used golden raisins, pistachios and shredded coconut as my add-ins, but any dried fruit or nuts … Cardamom Orange Rice Pudding
We have been adding more salads to our weekly routine and it’s fun to come up with new ways to enjoy our veggies. Beets are my favorite vegetable so this salad dressing hit the spot (and have you ever seen a salad dressing that bright and vibrant?). Serve this as is or if you want … Rainbow Veggie Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Beet Vinaigrette
Sweety drop peppers are small, tear-shaped peppers that originated from Peru. They have an amazing taste that is both sweet and sour. The pepper seed is a combo of a cherry pepper and jalapeno pepper, so these peppers also add a little spiciness without being overwhelming. They add wonderful flavor to this aioli! Hot, crispy … Crispy Potatoes with Sweety Drop Pepper Aioli
Deviled eggs are a favorite snack in our household. They are so flavorful and it’s easy to make them in a variety of ways. Sometimes I’ll set up a deviled egg bar where friends can garnish their eggs with a variety of toppings like capers, sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs, smoked salmon, crumbled cheeses, etc. These … Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs
Roasted veggies are so flavorful and easy to prepare. I particularly love broccoli and Brussels sprouts because they get a nice char and nuttiness when cooked in the oven. The parmesan cheese in this recipe adds another wonderful layer of nutty flavor and the lemon drizzle adds brightness and freshness. You can serve this with … Lemony Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts
With the holidays behind us, I’m ready to incorporate some lighter meals into our weekly routine. This dish is on the table in less than 30 minutes, but tastes like it’s been stewing for hours. I served mine with white rice, but this would also be good with grits or zucchini noodles. Heat butter in … Shrimp Creole
I love following food trends and I recently read about Chili Crisp which is a spicy oil-based condiment most commonly used in Chinese cuisine, made by infusing oil with dried red chiles, fried garlic, shallots and ginger. Combining it with cream cheese, salty feta and sweet honey helps to balance all the flavors to create the … Chili Crisp Feta Dip
