I love quinoa. Ryan, on the other hand, is not 100 percent sold. He says it has a weird “earthy” flavor which is probably what I like most about it! Well, that and the fact that it’s a complete protein, offering all of the essential amino acids! Quinoa is healthy and can be made to…
Summer Salad Recipes
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light, refreshing salads that are easy to prepare and full of flavor. Salads are a staple in our household during the warmer months and I love the way they incorporate so many different textures, flavors and ingredients. If you think salads are boring, I’m convinced it’s because you’re…
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
After yesterday’s lunchtime fail, it was kind of nice to have a dinnertime success in the kitchen. This sweet potato side dish was inspired by the glazed carrots I made over the weekend. They were so delicious and super simple and I had a feeling I could use similar flavors with sweet potatoes to make another…
Easy Lemon Vinaigrette
It’s summertime which means salads are making a serious comeback in my life. Keeping the oven OFF when the sun is blazing outside is way more appealing than heating things up in the kitchen. For the past week, we’ve had salads or sushi for dinner nearly every single night! This easy lemon vinaigrette is the…
Lightened Up Summer Fare
Summertime is right around the corner which means it’s almost time for cookouts that often include deliciously indulgent foods. The appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts that typically pop up at a summertime barbeque are often quite heavy. If you’re anything like me, you tend to fill up on chips and dip and sugary frozen drinks…