Power Greens Salad with Roasted Beet, Orange and Avocado
This Power Greens Salad with Roasted Beets, Oranges, Avocado and Walnuts is so yummy! And Healthy. The power greens are a combination of baby kale, baby chard and baby spinach. They’re called power greens because they are packed with antioxidant(cancer fighting) rich nutrients. The Roasted Beets are also a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. And Avocados are loaded with…
Orange Pico De Gallo
This Orange Pico De Gallo is is a great way to use up those summer tomatoes. It goes great with all of your grilled meats, especially seafood. I originally created this recipe to go with Chili Lime Shrimp Street Tacos With Orange Pico De Gallo And Avocado Crema but it is wonderful as a refreshing salsa with chips as well. Try it…
Grilled Polenta and Vegetable Stacks
I just love simple little side dishes and fun hors d’oeuvres. These Grilled Polenta and Vegetable Stacks are the best of both worlds. They can be used for either a side dish or a hors d’oeuvre. Grilled Polenta and Veggie Stacks are not only pleasing to the eye , they are super yummy (and healthy) as well. And, did I…
Rainbow Chickpea Salad
I made this yummy veggie filled Rainbow Chickpea Salad in an attempt to get more healthful veggies into my diet. I find it is so much easier to make healthful choices when I have something yummy already made up. Especially after a long day at work. I like to be able to come home and just grab something out of…
Roasted Cauliflower Tabbouleh
I just love Mediterranean flavors. Lemons, olives, tomatoes, etc… Everything is so fresh and bright tasting. Tabbouleh, a bulghur wheat and parsley salad, is no exception. It is loaded with fresh vegetables and then tossed with a bright lemony vinaigrette. Traditionally served alongside bowls of hummus, baba ghanoush, fresh baked pita bread, falafel and yogurt sauce (similar to greek tzatziki…
Autumn Roasted Vegetables
I like to roast up a huge batch and then incorporate them into my meals throughout the week. Their roasted, caramelized, yummy goodness goes with everything from roasted pork loin to store bought rotisserie chicken.
Simple Sweet and Sour Quick Pickled Vegetables
Simple sweet and sour quick pickled vegetables are a delicious addition to salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays and more.
Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Orange Soy Vinaigrette and Toasted Almonds
A light and refreshing salad that tastes like spring
Roasted Corn And Black Bean Salad
Cinco De Mayo is only a couple of days away. That means yummy Mexican food and Margaritas to celebrate! I created this salad as a side dish to go along with tacos and other Mexican favorites but it can easily be served as a light meal. The salad, itself, looks like a fiesta in a bowl. And is a light…
Warm Green Bean and Fingerling Potato Salad With Caramelized Shallots and Crispy Bacon
I just love spring! Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, the air smells fresh from a recent spring shower and the farmers markets and produce stands are coming back from their winter hibernation. The produce aisles are abundant with fresh asparagus, crisp green beans, baby carrots in a multitude of colors and cute little fingerling potatoes. I load…
Eat your vegetables! The struggle is real.
I always have the greatest of intentions to eat more vegetables. I mean, I really do love vegetables. So why is it so difficult to get those suckers on to the plate?? I don’t know how many times that I have gone to the store and bought a whole bunch vegetables, put them in that bottom drawer of the refrigerator,…
