Lightened Up Beer Cheese Soup
Ok, so beer cheese soup is in no way a LIGHT dish. It’s a majorly creamy comfort food. The bf was feeling under the weather and I wanted to make him something to feel better but chicken soup was too boring so I figured why not put together two of his favorite things (beer and… Read More»
Creamy White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
Yes, I am 100% guilty of using my new food processor to make everything. But I’ve been wanting one for so long I can’t help it! Smoothies, juices, salsa, almond butter, applesauce…. you name it, I’ve made it in the last 2 weeks. It’s definitely expanded my kitchen repertoire AND increased the amount of… Read More»
Zucchini Linguini
When I told my recipe taster (or boyfriend, same thing) that we were having Zucchini Linguini, he assumed I meant linguini noodles with some zucchini cut up and mixed with the pasta. He didn’t expect that I would make the zucchini INTO linguini as a substitute for the pasta. It totally hits the spot when… Read More»
Slow Cooker Thai Coconut Curry
I’m pretty sure I just made my first Thai curry! I love all types of curries but for some reason have always been too intimidated to make them in my own kitchen. This recipe really wasn’t hard at all, it just required some new-to-me ingredients, like curry paste and coconut milk. Best of all, you… Read More»
Pesto, Pear and Goat Cheese Mini Pizza
An amazingly simple and delicious variation on your regular pizza… Pesto, Pear and Goat Cheese Mini Pizza 1 small whole grain pita or pizza crust 1-2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce, or whip up your own 2 oz goat cheese 5 paper thin slices of a ripe pear Dried oregano, to sprinkle Fresh parmesan cheese, to… Read More»
Edamame, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas with Lime Crema
A fun and healthy twist on Taco Tuesday! Edamame, Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas with Lime Crema Prep and Bake in 30 minutes or less 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon shredded lime peel 1 and 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon honey 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed and shelled 1/2… Read More»
Fresh Fish Friday: Chile-Lime Bass with Spicy Corn Saute
Chile-Lime Bass with Spicy Corn Saute Serves 4 Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes 4-5 Four ounce boneless skinless bass fillets 1 small lime, juiced* 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 ears of fresh corn (or 2 1/2 cups of canned or frozen) 1/4 cup chopped red… Read More»
Smoked Gouda and Cranberry Bulgur Stuffed Peppers
Smoked gouda again… what can I say? I had some left over from the Smoked Gouda and Apricot Grilled Cheese and the flavor is definitely growing on me. These stuffed peppers are perfecto for fall! Never heard of bulgur? It’s a whole grain that I would liken to a combination of quinoa and brown rice. I… Read More»
Smoked Gouda and Apricot Grilled Cheese
There’s nothing like an ooey-gooey grilled cheese to hit the spot when you’re craving some home-cooked comfort food. But now that I’m out of elementary school, the plastic-like slice of American and white bread no longer cut it. There’s lots of ways to “spice-up” an old favorite like grilled cheese, like adding tomato and basil… Read More»
Breakfast Tacos with a Kick
I love breakfast for dinner for becauuuuse: 1) It’s cheap. 2) It’s easy. 3) It’s easy to make for large groups. 4) There’s tons of healthy options. I don’t know about you, but I don’t ever plan to wake up on a Tuesday morning and make a meal like this before I run out the… Read More»