This Cucumber Peach Salsa is a breeze to make and can be a snack, appetizer, or the perfect way to elevate your dinner! Whether you have a garden that is producing more cucumbers than you can deal with or you have to go to the grocery store to pick some up, you absolutey should make this Cucumber ...
Anti-inflammatory Diet
Perfect Rice Pilaf with Vegetables
Rice Pilaf is an easy side dish that goes with just about anything you're having for dinner! Anytime I have an opportunity to add extra vegetables into a dish, I do it. That's why I've always added extra veggies into my rice pilaf. Most of the time rice pilaf is made with diced onion, but I ...
Sweet Green Juice Recipe (That Even the Kids will Drink!)
This Green Juice recipe is naturally sweet, promotes vibrant heath, and even kids will drink it! I got my first juicer over a decade ago, when my mom was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. It was during that time that I immersed myself in everything I could learn about nutrition and wellness ...
Delicious Salmon Cakes Recipe
These Salmon Cakes are a delicious and easy way to get enough omega 3 fatty acids in your diet. Salmon patties are easy to make and are a family favorite recipe. Heads up! This Salmon Cakes recipe was first published in January 2011. Photos were updated June 2018. Enjoy! Let's talk about omega ...
Cucumber Salad with Green Grapes and Avocado
Cucumber Salad takes a new spin by adding sweet green grapes, creamy avocado, and fresh mint. This is refreshing and delicious! Heads up! This Cucumber Salad with Green Grapes and Avocado recipe was originally published in 2014. An updated photo was added June 2018. Text has not been changed. ...
Massaged Kale and Chard Antioxidant Salad (Vegan)
This Massaged Kale Salad has chard for extra nutrition and berries to boost its antioxidant power! Chickpeas and quinoa add protein and bulk to this vegan salad. This month I'm running a #saladeveryday challenge in my Facebook Group. It's been a great way to be intentional about eating a fresh ...
Avocado Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This Avocado Smoothie Bowl is a filling way to start your day and has a balanced amount of carbs, healthy fats, and protein! If you love the idea of smoothies, but don't like drinking your breakfast, this Avocado Smoothie Bowl is for you! You make smoothie bowls in a blender, just like ...
White Bean Salad Recipe
White Bean Salad is the perfect answer to what to make for a quick dinner side dish or your next potluck picnic! Heads up! This post was first published May 2014. Updates were made May 2018. Enjoy! Last week, we were supposed to attend a family picnic for Meghan's school. In a bit of a ...
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Pico de gallo is quick and easy to make at home! This easy recipe takes about 10 minutes and only uses 6 simple ingredients. Let's make some pico de gallo for Cinco de Mayo! Say that five times. You're smiling, aren't you? How can you not be smiling? It's Cinco de Mayo and we're making pico ...
Quinoa Salad Recipe
This Quinoa Salad recipes is quick and easy to make and full of beautiful, fresh flavor! Last week I shared how to cook quinoa. Whether you've been cooking quinoa for years, or you've just learned the technique, now you need to make this lovely Quinoa Salad. It's my new favorite quinoa salad--I ...
Peach Kiwi Green Smoothie
This Peach Kiwi Green Smoothie is the perfect way to eat your spinach! Even the kids will love this one. Heads up! This post was first published in March 2012. Photos were updated April 2018. If you read a lot of food blogs or like to browse Pinterest, no doubt you've seen tons of green treats ...
Asparagus Soup Recipe
Asparagus season is the best time to make this lovely and flavorful Asparagus Soup recipe! Heads up! This recipe was first published in March 2011. Updates were made April 2018. I generally think of soup as a winter thing, but there are certain soups that scream spring. Asparagus soup is one ...