Grilled Shishito Peppers!! OMG friends, have you ever tried a grilled shishito pepper? Or, I should probably be asking if you’ve even heard of such a thing. Shishito peppers are a slightly sweet East Asian variety of pepper. Before I tried them at a restaurant, I had never heard of them before. It was love…
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Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
Almond Butter Stuffed Dates…Satisfy all your cravings in one bite! So, let’s keep it real. We all have cravings from time to time. Right? Sometimes it’s for something sweet, sometimes salty or crunchy. The fact is, we just have a craving. I don’t know about you, but cravings need to be satisfied. What happens when…
Candied Ginger Cashew Butter
Candied Ginger Cashew Butter…One big tasty spoonful of deliciousness! I don’t know about you, but I loooove nut butter. Whether its made from almonds, cashews etc. I am a big fan. I never realized how easy it was to make, and you won’t either until you make it. It comes together in just about 1o…
Zucchini Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives
Zucchini Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives…Summer in a skillet! Summer is really heating up here in MN. For my friends and family in Florida, yes it does get hot here, actually very hot in the summer believe it or not. When the temps rise, my craving for fresh vegetables reach an all time high. This…
Zucchini Tabbouleh
Zucchini Tabbouleh! OMG..Yum With farmers market season in full swing, nothing beats the freshness of the ingredients in this zucchini tabbouleh. A beautiful mix of zucchini, grape tomatoes, scallions, cucumbers, feta cheese and lots of fresh mint and parsley. This salad delivers on all levels. Traditionally, tabbouleh is made with bulgar wheat, but I gave…
Lemon Berry Mint Salad
Lemon Berry Mint Salad…So delish! With Memorial Day this weekend, I have the perfect salad for you! This salad is simple to make, healthy and most importantly, it’s delicious. The forecast here in MN for the holiday weekend is going to be a scorcher. People, we are heading into the 90’s..OMG! What happened to Spring?…
Brazilian Margarita with Citrus Salt
When life gives you limes..What’s a girl to do? Make this Brazilian Margarita with Citrus Salt!! With Cinco de Mayo upon us and warm weather finally here in MN, it’s time people. It’s time for cold cocktails on the patio. What could be better than a margarita. This is not your run of the mill,…
No Bake Lemongrass Cheesecake Bites with Candied Ginger Crust (Vegan)
No Bake Lemongrass Cheesecake Bites with Candied Ginger Crust… A mouthful to say, but not to eat!! Friends, these little bite size, rich and indulgent, morsels of amazingness will blow you away. Did I say, they do not require any baking and they’re vegan (no dairy)….Bonus!! Inside your head right now, you are saying “Wait..What?…
Power Protein Green Smoothie
Let’s kickstart our morning with this yummy Green Smoothie! Before we talk green smoothies, by a show of hands, who is officially over winter? Yes, me!!! If you live in a warm climate, and can’t begin to relate to long painful winters, you are lucky. I am SO ready for some beautiful spring weather, and…
Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Citrus Maple Vinaigrette
Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad with Citrus Maple Vinaigrette- Yes Please! OK, so it’s after the holidays, and like me, I’m sure you’ve been feeling the effects. Jonesing for tasty salads and smoothies followed by the never ending guilt of “I really should be working out more” while committing to the new hot diet. One…
