It's officially summer, which means it's also officially watermelon season! One of my favorite ways to enjoy it is in this bright, refreshing Watermelon and Blueberry Salad. The vibrant colors make it the perfect addition to your barbecue or picnic spread. Plus, you can throw it together in just a few minutes with these four simple and healthy ingredients… 1. Watermelon Water[...]
My family does brunch every Sunday. It’s our favorite meal of the week as we look forward to sleeping in and catching up over a delicious meal. Whether you are enjoying a lazy Sunday or serving brunch for guests, these tips on how to make a brunch board are sure to impress. What is a charcuterie board? A charcuterie board is an assortment of meats, cheeses, artisan breads, ol[...]
Having a kid who doesn't eat candy, challenges me to find fun ways for her to enjoy Halloween without the sugar craze that goes along with it. Whether your kids eat candy or not, plan a spook-tacular party by adding any of these healthy Halloween treats! (Note: No bugs were harmed in the making of these treats:) read more[...]
My daughter has fallen in love with blueberry muffins and has been bugging me to make some for weeks. She's not a fan of sugar and the problem with most muffins is that they usually taste like cake. So I came up with a healthy blueberry lemon muffin recipe that is super moist with just the right of sweetness! My secret ingredients—agave and greek yogurt! The agave adds a h[...]
I really don't like my green beans "green." I despise the crunchy taste of vitamins and earth I get when they are served 2 minutes from raw. Like anyone with deep southern roots, I prefer them cooked with some part of a smoked turkey until they have lost all nutritional value. But in an effort to eat "healthier" I came up with a recipe for garlic green beans that leave them tende[...]
Don’t you just hate it when you are right in the middle of cooking and realize you are missing a key ingredient you need to finish your recipe? Or what about that drawer full of recipes that you never get around to making because they always require some ingredients you don’t have? Well no more! I’ve created a list of 75 ingredients you should always keep in your kitchen so you have[...]
I first saw a chocolate chip cookie shot a few months ago and knew I had to try it. Fortunately, the sleepover that I was planning for my daughter's birthday gave me the perfect excuse.read more[...]
Pasta is always my go to dish when I'm out of ideas or need to make something fast for dinner. This Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is a dish that I started making for my daughter when she was a baby. It's cheesy, creamy and ready in less than 30 minutes! I make it 2 ways... I mix in 2 cups of chopped broccoli cooked (you can also used mixed vegetables, peas, or green beans) or I[...]
I’ve always wondered exactly what rhubarb is. I’ve heard of rhubarb pie, jams and jellies, but I was always afraid to try it because it looked too much like celery. And I hate celery. So when I went to a restaurant that served buttermilk biscuits with butter and strawberry rhubarb puree, I was a little skeptical about trying it. But, boy was I glad I did! read more[...]
