I’m going to preface this whole entire post with “I am not a gardener.” I’ve never been one, probably never will be, and, admittedly, get most of my summer produce from coworkers, neighbors, and gym members whose gardens are overflowing with zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs this time of the year. In fact, thanks to…
Healthy Choices
Homemade Guacamole
It took me a longggg long time to get the perfect guacamole just right, and I’m so excited to be sharing all my secrets with you on this third day of our 12 Dips of Christmas countdown. Are you following along? We’ve got spinach dip and brownie batter dip so far, and, as promised, we’re…
Spinach Dip
Well, my friends… It’s the first week of December, which means it’s time to kick off the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies, except this year, there are no cookies. We’re changing things up and we’re dipping our way to Christmas because cookies were just not happening with a toddler and an infant and to be…
BBQ Brisket Hash
Because as much as we all wish it was, life is not all about muffins, cookies, cakes, or even skinny treats. There has to be balance, and this week, that balance comes in orange, purple, and green. Like… Look at those colors! This was too beautiful not to share with you! I wish I could…
Summer Pasta Salad
Ah, summer. The best time of year for food, don’t you agree? I mean, fall is my favorite for tastes (duh), but summer is full of fruits and vegetables and they’re all CHEAP. Which is great for the belly, the body, and the wallet. What’s your favorite summer produce? We, the toddler especially, are loving…
Breakfast Enchilada Bake
Well, this is my first official post as the mom of two kids on the outside! Our second son arrived 3 days before his due date on Thursday last week, so we’re fully immersed in the two-under-two life for another month until Big Bro turns 2. So far, so good, though I’m certain our veteran…
Morning Glory Muffins
What do you immediately think of when I say “healthier muffin?” Is it something like a bran/fiber muffin, tasting much like cardboard, with a dense and dry texture? Yeah. Me too. So I’m here today to scratch that from your brain and give you a whole new outlook on a “healthier muffin” that has tons…
Instant Pot Applesauce
I have a big huge complaint to file with the applesauce makers of the world. “No sugar added” applesauce that is CHUNKY is seriously hard to find, and it really shouldn’t be! There are plenty of options for smooth applesauce with JUST apples and some sort of citrusy stabilizer out there, but I am a…