This time of year, if you grow a garden or you’re part of community supported agriculture (CSA), you have a lot of zucchini or summer squash on your hands. While it’s tasty sautéed with some butter and garlic, I like adding it to baked goods and meatloaf for added moisture. These mini meatloaves are great … Mini Zucchini Turkey Meatloaves
While chicken wings might not be my first choice when it comes to chicken, they are my husband’s absolute favorite food so I try to incorporate them into our weekly menu from time to time. I actually love how crispy the skin gets after it’s baked and it’s fun to play around with new sauces. … Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
I’m always trying to find new ways to use my avocados since I buy them in bulk whenever they go on sale. They work beautifully in baked goods to add moisture and creaminess similar to butter. These cookie bars make a great snack or breakfast paired with your morning coffee. For added goodness and texture, … Coconut Pistachio Cookie Bars
Peach season is here and I’m taking full advantage. Josh and I just got back from a trip to Savannah (aka peach town) so that got me motivated to come up with some fun recipes to celebrate the delicious summer fruit. This flatbread is a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Serve this in bite-sized … Flatbread Pizza with Blue Cheese, Fig Jam, Peaches and Crispy Prosciutto
No matter how hard I try, I always seem to have 1 or 2 bananas left over at the end of the week that are way too ripe for my liking. I was digging through old recipes and found my Mom’s banana bread, which is fool-proof and so delicious. I decided to add my … Banana Bread with Ginger and Orange Zest
With picnic and pool party season right around the corner, I’ve started to prepare my list of fun appetizers to serve to my guests. These spring rolls are so fresh and are the perfect cool, crisp snack to serve on a sunny day. The crunchy veggies and creamy tofu and avocado blend wonderfully with the … Tofu and Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Hoisin Sauce
Since it seems like I’m always on-the-go, snacks are an essential part of my day. There are so many different ways to make energy bites, but I’m fond of a sweet cinnamon flavor to go along with milk or coffee in the morning. When I was growing up, I loved getting cinnamon-sugar pop tarts from … Cinnamon Maple Energy Bites
Giardiniera is a combination of hot peppers and pickled vegetables. Ever since discovering it when I lived in Chicago, I have been obsessed with putting it on everything – eggs, pasta dishes, baked potatoes, tuna salad, etc. The other day I found a gallon tub of it when I was shopping at Gordon Food Service … Spicy Giardiniera Hummus
I’m always trying to come up with recipes for grab-and-go items that are high fiber and protein. Chia seed pudding may look a little different for those who have never tried it, but I love the texture since it’s similar to tapioca pudding. And you can’t beat the nutritional benefits that chia seeds provide (healthy … Coconut Mango Chia Pudding
Coconut flakes and almonds are two of my favorite healthy fats to use in recipes (and they provide great flavor). There are so many different ways to make energy bites and it’s fun to play around with flavor combinations. These bites get their sweetness from dates and have a good amount of fiber thanks to … Coconut Almond Energy Bites
