A little sweet and wonderfully garlicky, this sautéed sweet potato & spinach side dish is packed with vitamins and can be prepared in 10 minutes. When fall hits, it’s as though a switch is flipped on my cravings. Watermelon and fresh corn are pushed to the side, and I only have eyes for sweet potatoes…
Berry Green Smoothie Recipe {Vegan, Gluten Free}
Sip on this Berry Green Smoothie for breakfast or to curb those afternoon munchies. Plenty of protein, fiber and antioxidants! “You smell like hemp.” Perhaps that’s not an uncommon thing for people to hear in our pot-legalized home state of Washington, but it’s definitely the first time in almost 18 years of marriage that my…
Grilled Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Impress your guests with these surprisingly easy Grilled Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts! Goat cheese adds a fantastic tangy flavor to the stuffing. Thank you to Albertsons/Safeway for helping me share this recipe with you. There are certain dishes that seem to baffle the heck out of family and friends, and inevitably, they involve stuffing…
Spinach Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla
Kick off your day with a Spinach Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla. High on protein and filled with flavor! Thank you to the California Avocado Commission for helping me share this recipe with you. When it comes to my breakfast and dinner choices, I’m a study in opposites. When it comes to dinner, “variety” is my middle…
Mushroom Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
You won’t be able to stop eating this savory Mushroom Rosemary Olive Oil Bread. It is really easy to make and is a fantastic side for soups! One year into blogging, I posted a Caramelized Onion & Spinach Olive Oil Quick Bread that has since become one of the most popular recipes on my blog….
Skillet Salmon Potato Hash Recipe
If you’re looking for a brunch dish that doubles as a light dinner, this skillet salmon potato hash recipe is it! Thank you to the Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. When we lived in Manhattan many years ago, there was a killer breakfast spot just a couple of blocks…
Buckwheat Avocado Crepes with Chicken & Spinach
These Buckwheat Avocado Crepes with Chicken and Spinach make a fantastic savory brunch or dinner meal! Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. The other day, I was watching a show on the Food Network that featured a crepe restaurant serving up the most amazing looking sweet and savory…
Vegetarian Chickpea Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower {#VegItUp}
This vegetarian chickpea pasta is one of the best pasta dishes I’ve eaten in a long time. Caramelized onions, roasted cauliflower, spinach and hazelnuts add amazing flavor! When I posted my One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach, I shared a healthy eating trick with you. Pasta dishes tend to be very carb-heavy, with…
Slow Cooker Bean Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Quinoa and Sweet Potaotes is packed with fiber and flavor. Throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me share this recipe with you. There are certain times of the year that I can barely drag myself to the…
One-Pot Curry Chicken, Quinoa & Cauliflower {#VegItUp}
Flavor is the name of the game in this healthy one-pot curry chicken, quinoa and cauliflower recipe that’s packed with veggies and goodness! Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for helping me share this recipe with you. I don’t remember exactly when I first fell in quinoa love, but I do recall falling in even…
Blended Super Greens Soup with Spiced Pepitas {#VegItUp}
This Blended Super Greens Soup is filling and healthy, and is made even more delicious with a sprinkle of spiced pepitas. The ingredients list for this super green soup is like a walk through the leafy section of the supermarket produce department. Kale, Swiss chard, spinach…it’s all here and blended together into this hearty soup….
Egg Breakfast Sandwich Recipe with Pepper Jelly & Spinach
This healthy breakfast sandwich is what dreams are made of – a little sweet, a little savory and a lot of flavor! When it comes to weekend breakfast, I’m a creature of habit. If it doesn’t involve eggs, then it doesn’t feel properly brunch-y to me. Sure, I enjoy a good pancake or waffle every…
Spinach & Chicken Curry Recipe {Chicken Saag}
Make this healthy, classic Indian Spinach & Chicken Curry recipe (known as Chicken Saag) at home with little effort. The warm, rich flavors will keep you coming back for more! Thank you to Gourmet Garden for helping me share this recipe with you. It’s time to kick off Week 2 of the Healthy New Year…
Mini Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
This fun and light mini spinach and artichoke stuffed potatoes recipe is perfect for cocktail parties at any time of the year! Having family around for the holidays is one of the best times to test new recipes for the blog. Many opinions in one short period of time. If a big plate of appetizers…
Whole Wheat Pita Pizza Recipe with Sausage & Spinach
This whole wheat pita pizza recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes. Topped with sausage and spinach, it’s a healthy, delicious dinner in a hurry! I’m pretty sure I’m losing my mind. With Christmas preparations, the boys’ holiday activities and performances, and working ahead on my holiday posts for the blog, I can barely…
One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach
There’s nothing easier on a busy night than tossing everything into one-pot. This pasta dish is not only healthy, but also beyond delicious! When I post two one-pot meals in one week, it’s clear that I’m in that limbo stage between summer-grilling-every-darn-day and massive-amounts-of-holiday-cooking. School and kids’ activities are in full swing, and the thought…
One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe
In this easy one-pot chicken recipe, chicken, quinoa, mushrooms and spinach nestle together for a healthy meal with minimal clean-up. There are some weeks when I am sure that my brain is going to cave inwards. This was one of those weeks. It wasn’t any one thing in particular that made me lose my sanity…
Portobello Baked Eggs with Spinach & Smoked Gouda Recipe
Portobello mushrooms are stuffed with sauteed spinach, tomatoes and smoked gouda, becoming the perfect backdrop for a perfectly cooked runny egg yolk. “The burst” is a thing of legend in our house. It started when I was a kid, passed on to me by my Dad, and has now been passed on to my own…
Asian Sweet Potato Noodles Recipe with Chicken & Vegetables
If you’ve never tried sweet potato noodles, now’s the time! This Asian sweet potato noodle recipe with chicken and vegetables is a breeze to cook, and has fantastic flavor. The story this week is carbs and more carbs…and some good, lean protein. We need as much energy as we can get for this weekend’s half-marathon….
Mushroom, Bacon & Spinach Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe
Mushrooms, bacon and spinach in a (fairly) light whole wheat pasta recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes. Does it get any better than that? As much as I enjoy meatless meals (I’ve been making this one over and over again), I can’t fathom completely giving up meat. There’s one word to explain this…bacon. Well okay,…