When I got my October Food Network Magazine the cover recipe was for tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons. As soon as Tim saw it, he said, "Oooh, make that." In October I was still unable to eat wheat or dairy, but I had every intention of making it as soon as I could. It's been a full two ...
Lunch Recipes
Vegan Corn Chowder
One of my favorite parts about summer is sweet corn season. When I saw some fresh sweet corn in the grocery store this week, I couldn't pass it up. Clearly it isn't sweet corn season in Ohio yet, so it wasn't local, but it sounded too good to wait for the local crops. I really wanted to eat it ...
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 ...
Hummus Veggie Wrap (Addicting!)
This Hummus Veggie Wrap makes a filling and satisfying meal and you'll crave it! Obsessed. It all started with a visit to the Tropical Smoothie Café. My daughter Meghan has dance class after school everyday and some days there isn't time to go home, so we stop somewhere for a snack. On ...
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 ...
Chicken Strawberry Salad Lettuce Wraps
If you're looking for a healthy chicken salad recipe, you need to try these Chicken Strawberry Salad Lettuce Wraps! Heads up! This post was first published in 2010. Photos were updated March 2018. You know what I love about spring? Of course I love how the warmer weather lets us get outside ...
Green Grilled Cheese Recipe
Get your greens in while you eat your favorite sandwich! This Green Grilled Cheese recipe is a tasty way to get your kids eating more fresh spinach! Heads up! This recipe for Green Grilled Cheese was first published in 2011. Updates have been made to photographs and some text in 2018. Enjoy! Why ...
Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo)
This Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad with no mayo is an updated classic! You won't believe how delicious healthy tastes. The avocado obsession is real. And it just keeps going. First, I brought you Avocado Egg Salad. Then, Avocado Tuna Salad. Now, let me introduce their unassuming cousin, Avocado ...
Apple Cheddar Tuna Patties
Apple Cheddar Tuna Patties make an easy and delicious lunch or dinner and are a great way to boost your omega 3 fatty acids! Do you eat a lot of tuna fish? I love my recipe for Avocado Tuna Salad and have it for lunch over a bed of lettuce quite often. I eat it that way so much, though, I wanted ...
Avocado Egg Salad (No Mayo)
This Avocado Egg Salad recipe is every bit as delicious as traditional egg salad, but it's made with avocado instead of mayonnaise. This has been one of my favorite recipes for years! This recipe was originally published in 2011. I've added some updated photos. I hope you try this and love ...
Broccoli Bites Recipe
These Broccoli Bites transform regular broccoli--even the broccoli haters like them! This recipe was first published in 2010! Pictures have been updated and I am republishing so more people can see and try this recipe. Enjoy! If your toddler or even older child is reluctant to eat her veggies, ...
Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
This Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing is light, healthy, and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors! Note: This post was originally published in 2014. I am republishing today with some updated photos. I have made this Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing ...