• Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Lunch,  Recipes

    Turkey And Black Bean Chili

    This chili is particularly scrumptious and one of the best chili recipes I’ve ever had. If you like southwest flavors, then this is absolutely the best version. It contains a slight heat which can be altered to one’s preference. I believe chili, by it’s very name should contain some exciting flavors. The preparation of this meal is all in one pot and takes just a short 15 minutes to prepare. The rest is simply just stirring the stew intermittingly while it melds and incorporates. You will need to give this batch some time to cook. Half of the ingredients are fresh and require a bit of chopping but the other…

  • Appetizer,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Recipes,  Vegetarian

    Smoothie Restarts

    If you’re like me, you’ve indulged hard this holiday season. So many delicious holiday treats. I am back to just craving healthy foods that don’t leave me feeling sleepy or bloated or just really full.  These smoothie recipes are a good way to get some hydration and vitamins in the morning without feeling so heavy. It’s a great way to kick off the New Year and really feel your best by getting essential nutrients. Choose your favorite flavor for a great pick-me-up when you’re on the go. A great breakfast pick-me-up full of Vitamin C, B1 and B6, Vitamin K and D.  Delicious orangy pick-me-up good for you smoothie with…

  • Appetizer,  Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Lunch,  Recipes,  Salad

    Marinated Steak And Veggie Wraps

    You’re going to love these braised steak wraps. The beef is marinated in an Asian inspired sauce before its braised that really gives the meat such a delicious zing. This recipe is a very fresh and fun lunch, dinner or appetizer option that is low carb and gluten free. I marinated steak cubes (skirt steak, flank, chuck or round steak work well) in flavored rice wine vinegar and low sodium soy sauce with some ginger, garlic and a few dashes of cayenne pepper. The cayenne is optional but a few dashes won’t over power the recipe.  Marinating the meat first helps break down the protein fibers causing a more tender…

  • Dinner,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Lunch,  Salad,  Vegetarian

    Winter Vegetable Salads

    There is no reason why you can’t still eat light this winter in between bites of holiday cookies. (Right?) Personally, when I get home from a long day out in the cold, I want something roasting not only to warm up my kitchen a bit, but to really warm up my meals without adding a ton of calories. To save time and energy, I frequently buy certain vegetables pre-chopped which is easy to find in many grocery stores now. Items I pick up are things like fresh chopped carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, squash of many kinds, onions and other winter root vegetables like turnips, rutabaga and parsnips. Winter is a great…

  • Appetizer,  Gluten Free,  Kids,  Vegetarian

    Delicious Salads For Summer

    It’s getting warm outside, (finally)! In Washington state where I live, we have already reached 80 degrees a few times this year. It’s an exciting time of year full of delicious seasonal foods. Time to show off your salads, friends! Here are some that really hit the spot for me.  When you’re looking for a tasty, simple and filling dish that is still on the lighter side, this variety of summer goodness will hit the spot. Memorial Day is right around the corner so time to get planning! Summer Melon Salad This is an incredibly cute salad full of sweetness. It is a trio of melons with some crunchy red…

  • Recipes

    Southwest Bean Burger

    After a season of pure indulgence during the holidays, I am craving food that is really satisfying but something that is not going to make me feel weighed down. Can comfort food this winter be healthy?  I believe it can. This veggie burger has so much southwest flavor that it is cravable and delicious too. If you are a person who has never tried a bean burger, behold, one of the most delicious bean burgers you may have ever made from scratch. For my vegetarian and vegan folks, you too will like this version. The texture of this burger is not overly chunky like some. If you are a person…

  • Gluten Free,  Kids,  Recipes,  Vegetarian

    Chicken, Bacon And Ranch Pasta Salad

    Welcome to the wonderful world of cold pasta salads. Have you been chowing down on them all summer like I have? This is a recipe you must try tonight because I already know it will be a hit. I used to work as a waitress while I was in college and the chicken sandwich with bacon and ranch dressing was a very popular item on our menu. I decided to somewhat replicate this salad with the flavors of the sandwich for some guys I was cooking for. My boyfriends nephew just bought a new house last month. While the boys were busy working on the house last week, I whipped…