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Skinny Pumpkin Granola – Homemade pumpkin granola made with oats, quinoa, maple, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, pecans, pepitas and dried cranberries.

Skinny Pumpkin Granola

September 24, 2012

With a chill in the air, weekends in the Fall are perfect for baking treats like these pumpkin nut muffins with added pecans.

Pumpkin Nut Muffins

September 15, 2012

Beef Barley Soup – A comforting hearty bowl of soup made with carrots, celery, onions, lean beef and pearl barley.

Beef Barley Soup

September 11, 2012

Pumpkin spiced overnight oats with pumpkin butter, banana, chia and spice in a jar (no cooking required!) I know what I'll be eating for breakfast every morning for the next few weeks.

Skinny Pumpkin Overnight Oats in a Jar

September 10, 2012

Summer plum tomatoes roasted in the oven with garlic and herbs make an easy, delicious homemade tomato sauce that will fill the room with an intoxicating aroma.

Oven Roasted Tomatoes

September 8, 2012

We love Filipino Adobo Chicken in my home and make it once a month, so I thought I would give it a shot as Filipino adobo pulled pork in the Slow Cooker. The results are just so darn easy to make and everyone loves it!

Slow Cooker Filipino Adobo Pulled Pork

August 28, 2012

BLT with Avocado sandwich for the bacon lovers in your life! Bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado on toasted whole grain bread, a quick healthy lunch.

BLT with Avocado

August 27, 2012

Raspberry coconut chia pudding, in a popsicle! These easy chia pudding pops are perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, even breakfast on a hot summer morning!

Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops

August 23, 2012

Pan con Tomate or Spanish Tomato Bread – This is what happens when I have a crusty loaf of bread and some fresh ripe tomatoes in my garden!

Pan con Tomate (Spanish Tomato Bread)

August 21, 2012

Deliciously baked lump crab cakes with sweet end of summer corn.

Baked Corn and Crab Cakes

August 20, 2012

Honey Coconut Blueberry Bran Muffins

August 5, 2012

Roasted Yellow Squash

August 1, 2012

Lean Italian chicken sausage with summer bell peppers and zucchini sauteed with baby red potatoes and fresh herbs for a quick one pot meal.

Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes

July 26, 2012

When grape tomatoes are overflowing in your garden, whip up a quick, easy tomato sauce! Grape or cherry tomatoes sauteed with olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs are perfect over pasta, grilled chicken or fish.

Easy Garden Tomato Sauce

July 16, 2012

Cherry Lime Ice Pops – Sweet summer cherries with a touch of lime make these easy, sweet popsicles a perfect treat on a hot summer day. Only 4 ingredients!

Cherry Lime Ice Pops

July 15, 2012

This warm pasta salad is big on summer vegetables, corn and zucchini, with a small kick of red pepper. A great sub to potato salad and a perfect meatless entree or side dish for your next picnic or family potluck.

Warm Pasta Salad with Corn and Zucchini

July 9, 2012

Broccoli and Orzo is an easy, kid-friendly side dish which combines orzo – a rice shaped pasta with fresh broccoli, garlic and oil.

Broccoli and Orzo

July 7, 2012

Hot summer's day? No problem, cool off with these homemade frozen fruit pops made with fresh mango, kiwi, and raspberry fruit puree.

Frozen Mango, Kiwi, Raspberry Fruit Pops

July 4, 2012

Watermelon on a stick, isn't that the coolest idea? No cooking required for this one! Sometimes it's the simplest things that make the best desserts.

Watermelon On A Stick

July 1, 2012

I don't care too much for carrots, but I love a good carrot ginger dressing on my salad when I go out for Hibachi. This is good stuff! It's the perfect starter to any dish.

Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

June 25, 2012

Mom's Spanish chicken and rice, otherwise known as arroz con pollo is a delicious one pot meal the whole family will love.

Mom’s Spanish Chicken and Rice

June 19, 2012

Overnight oats in a mason jar (no cooking required)! A hearty healthy breakfast packed with fiber, vitamins, and nutrients.

Overnight Oats in a Jar

June 18, 2012

There is nothing better than the sweet aroma of bell peppers and tomatoes simmering slowly all day in this Chicken Cacciatore dish. Serve this over your favorite pasta, spaghetti squash, rice or polenta and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

June 14, 2012

Guilt-free crispy grilled potato "fries" made right outside on the grill!

Grilled Potatoes

June 12, 2012

Mm mm, nothing is better than homemade ketchup; making your own ketchup is so EASY to make at home and making it yourself allows you to control what goes in it.

Homemade Ketchup

June 11, 2012

I love Thai food so there is no surprise that I’m a big fan of Pad Thai, or Thai stir-fried rice noodles. If you have dined at Thai restaurants, I’m sure you have had Pad Thai. Pad Thai is quite possibly the most famous dish outside of Thailand. This version has been lightened up. If you would like to make it low carb, swap out the rice noodles for zucchini noodles.

Shrimp Pad Thai on the Lighter Side

June 7, 2012

I'm addicted to coconut, combine that with mango and I'm in heaven! And, using chia seeds make an easy, healthy pudding which requires no cooking! Genius!

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

June 5, 2012

One bite of this spicy black bean burger with spicy chipotle mayo and creamy avocado and you won't miss the meat! Yes, these were good enough to please even the adult carnivore's in my home (a bit too spicy for my kids).

Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise

June 4, 2012

This steak dish has a fiesta of flavors, the flank steak is seasoned with cumin and garlic and grilled to perfection, then topped with a fresh black bean, corn and tomato salad for a quick and tasty family friendly weeknight meal.

Grilled Flank Steak with Black Beans Corn and Tomatoes

May 15, 2012

The perfect summer cocktail, a cross between a tall glass of fresh brewed iced green tea and a mojito! I think this is going to be my signature drink all summer, it's icy cool, and has the added bonus of antioxidant rich green tea.

Iced Green Tea Mojito

May 11, 2012