Lettuce on the grill? Turns out it is super-easy, and grilling gives the crisp leaves a slightly smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with a creamy, sharp Caesar Dressing. Toasted chickpeas add a gluten-free crunch. Toast your own chickpeas, or opt for a store-bought version.
Read MoreThis is classic chicken salad with a satisfying Mediterranean twist! Serve on sourdough or fresh bread, along with crackers or over a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens.
Read MoreAvocado-Feta Salsa is always my last-minute appetizer solution! This recipe uses only six ingredients—four of which I’ll bet you already have on hand. Plus, it can be tossed together in less than 10 minutes. Who doesn’t have time for that?! The fresh dip is a game changer, so be prepared to get asked for the recipe by friends!
Read MoreThese Mini Peps Pita Chips are slowly becoming a regular in the morning as the kids cross off a veggie and protein requirement for their lunchbox. EXTRA BONUS: I make me a to-go container full of them too! I love to snack on these mid-day! Enjoy!
Read MoreY’all, I don’t pickle, can or preserve much of anything. That is, until I spent a few days at Tulane’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine back in March and learned a trick on how to pickle the perfect onion. The second I tried those pork tacos with pickled onion and queso fresco - I was sold on this recipe forever.
Read MoreThere’s nothing that I love more than a meal in a bowl - except for maybe a meal in a bowl that I don’t have to cook - which makes my Meatless Burrito Bowls one that I love prepping ahead for weekday lunches. It’s also one that’s super-easy to throw together for a quick meal for those weeks when I’ve failed to do much meal prep.
Read MoreWhat do you do with an overload of summer tomatoes, shucked corn, and fresh basil? Create a new dish using them, and today, I was craving pasta! You’ll love this new gluten-free pasta I ran across recently at the grocery store!
Read MoreI definitely was not born with a green thumb. In fact, it's a family joke that I usually can't keep much alive - other than my kids! So I am super grateful that local farmers’ markets can keep my kitchen full of fresh, ripe produce. Today, I’m sharing my favorite ways to use up that basket of tomatoes.
Read MoreHave you ever looked in your fridge and on your counter and wondered, "How are we ever going to finish all of this fruit in time?" Like most of you, I HATE throwing away food - especially when it is delicious fruit I know my family would eat. Instead of wasting it or letting it get too ripe, I like to chop it up and mix it together to make one of my family's favorite treat - Fruit Salsa. You can do just about any combination of fruit and it will always taste great!
Read MoreFresh corn always seems to find its way home with me when I go to the Farmer's Market. I like to look for ways to incorporate corn in to other dishes. Salads, dips, and salsas are natural places to add fresh corn kernels, and this Summer Corn & Black Bean Salad could really serve as all three. You will love the simplicity and versatility of this Summer Corn & Black Bean Salad!
Read MoreI honestly don't know where to begin with this salad because it is just SO good. I love the combination of greens, fruit, cheese, nuts and veggies in my salads. Now use my favorite local peaches, arugula, red onion, tomato, walnuts and goat cheese and you've got a pretty top notch salad. Top it with grilled chicken marinaded in my homemade all-purpose marinade and you really can't go wrong!
Read MoreSome of biggest “wins” at getting my kids to eat healthy foods were not planned at all. They evolved naturally – or in this case, they evolved because I got to the Farmer’s Market late! This trip forced me to think beyond my usual list and to stock up on some veggies that I tend to forget about - like Broccolini. Click here to find the recipe that won my kids over!
Read MoreLike me, you've probably stumbled upon purple potatoes at your local farmer's market, but instead of buying a basket full, you likely opted for more familiar potatoes - white, red or sweet. Don't let this unfamiliar potato be intimidating! It is definitely worth a try! You are going to love this easy and unintimidating Purple Potato Salad recipe that will surely be a crowd pleaser by the end of the summer! It is light and fresh and the perfect side for just about any dish.
Read MoreWhen prepared, this salsa is a perfect combination of two of my favorite things : guacamole and salsa! Perfect for any get together served with chips or a great topping for other dishes, such as tacos, quesadillas and salads.
Read MoreAs you age memory and cognition suffer. What can you do now to start preventing mental decline? The answer is simple — focus on foods and habits that can boost your brain health. Here are 15 Brain-Boosting Foods that you should ensure are finding a spot on your plate.
Read MoreCoconut milk and pureed butternut squash give this quick soup a velvety rich texture without excessive fat and calories. Add in a little curry paste, lime juice, and baby spinach, and you’ve got soup that’s not only hearty and flavorful, but also healthy.
Read MoreAll the great flavors the classic Huevos Rancheros dish is known for have been combined to create this chopped salad that’s packed full of protein and fiber. Substitute queso fresco for pepitas or extra avocado, if desired.
Read MoreAvocado-Feta Salsa is always my last-minute appetizer solution! This recipe uses only six ingredients—four of which I’ll bet you already have on hand. Plus, it can be tossed together in less than 10 minutes. Who doesn’t have time for that?! The fresh dip is a game changer, so be prepared to get asked for the recipe by friends!
Read MoreSee how this Mexican Chicken Soup manages to keep sodium in check while still being full of flavor and a healthy family favorite!
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