Prosciutto Crostini with Ricotta, Arugula and Honey is one of my favorite appetizers to order at an Italian restaurant. It's also just as easy to make it at home! This simple appetizer is easy to assemble, beautiful and definitely a fun menu item for parties. I can't get enough prosciutto in my life. Ever since I met my husband, I was introduced to Italian meats. That was quite awhile ago, but my point is, Italian meats are seriously the best - they never get old. We love prosciutto … [Read more...]
Homemade Granola Bites
I am so obsessed with these easy Homemade Granola Bites. Just a few ingredients come together to make a healthy afternoon snack for kids and adults! Anyone else snack on all things crunchy, slightly sweet and covered in chocolate? These types of snacks are my thaaang. I often find snacks like this at Costco or Trader Joe's. In fact, I did find a cashew cluster from Costco that I died over - ate the whole bag. Good thing was - it inspired me to make my own snack at home. Getting to … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Guacamole
This post is in partnership with Produce for Kids - all opinions are 100% my own. My family loves guacamole - all kinds actually! However, my little ones prefer a more kid friendly version made with fresh mangos, corn, and tomatoes. I'm excited to share that this recipe was inspired from my partnership with Produce for Kids! During the month of March Produce For Kids has partnered with health-conscious brands, retailers commodities and dietitians to kick off its Mission for Nutrition … [Read more...]
Spinach, Tomato and Feta Egg Muffin Cups
Spinach, Tomato and Feta Egg Muffin Cups are the perfect breakfast. These little breakfast delights are so flavorful, healthy and will have you eating a delicious breakfast for 4 days! These little guys have been on my list to make for quite some time. We often struggle with what to eat for breakfast. I'll be honest - it's not my favorite meal. It usually requires clean up if eggs and bacon are involved and sometimes a yogurt, granola or fruit just doesn't cut it. These egg muffin cups … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
I love when healthy snacks taste like dessert. I am a huge fan of healthy bars and energy balls. I make them quite a bit and wanted to share one of my favorites with you! Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls taste amazing and are packed full of protein. Find out what's in them! I love a good ball (sorry. had to do it). I snack quite a bit on things like peanut butter, almonds, cashews, and dried fruit. My kids love these type of snacks, too! Energy balls are one way to snack on … [Read more...]
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are the perfect appetizer for any party. Cucumbers are sliced then topped with chive cream cheese and smoked salmon. No cooking is involved, just delicious ingredients that make a tasty appetizer! These little guys are the perfect fancy appetizer. My neighbor hosted a wine night recently and she served these and I fell in love. They were beautiful and delicious. I love when simple ingredients come together to make a beautiful small bite … [Read more...]
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings
It's that time of year again. The weather is starting to cool down (well, kind of) and football is starting which means it's time to eat all the dips and eat all the wings. These Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer (or dinner) to start football season off right! They're done in less than 20 minutes and they are sweet and spicy! Oh yes. Chicken Wings. I'm guessing these are the most popular "football" food out there? I have no idea why I haven't posted a recipe for … [Read more...]
Produce for Kids Power Your Lunchbox Promise
Hey! I'm back again with my favorite partner, Produce for Kids, to tell you about their Power Your Lunchbox Promise campaign. It runs August 7 - September 7. Take the Produce for Kids Power Your Lunchbox Promise to make healthier lunches this school year. For every promise made $1 will be donated to Feeding America® to help in an effort to solve hunger among children and families. Feeding America® is a non-profit organization that fights to end hunger through a nationwide member food … [Read more...]
Cherry and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza
Is this not the best idea for a pizza? It's so simple and beautiful! Plus cherries are in season right now so they should be added to every meal in your house! I love naan flatbread, but I have to be honest, I don't use it often and I have no idea why so I am going to start today! Next grocery run will include naan flatbread. It's such a versatile ingredient for all kinds of meals and snacks. Pizza is an obvious one, but a GOOD one. This cherry and goat cheese flatbread pizza is right … [Read more...]
Beer Cheese Dip
{Scroll down for recipe} So I am thinking we are all going to be eating pounds of cheese this Sunday? I shouldn't even question that. We are TOTALLY eating gobs of cheese this weekend because hello Super Bowl and hello BEER CHEESE DIP! There is nothing quite like dipping chips in cheese, or in this case, pretzel bread, too! It's one of those activities that never gets old. It's satisfying and leaves you feeling high on life... Or is that running? Nope, nope it's definitely … [Read more...]
Christmas Crack (AKA White Chocolate Chex Mix)
{Scroll down for the recipe} Give me all of the sweets! Do you want sugar once the holidays hit, too? Or is it just me? The past few weeks I have been on a sugar binge - so not healthy but when you're in the last month of pregnancy, you do what you gotta do to get through it, and in my case, that is snacking on the sweets. Do you snack or are you a meal eater? I am usually a meal eater, but again, pregnancy (and this time of year) has turned me into a snacker. This recipe for Christmas … [Read more...]
Pesto Sun Dried Tomato Dip
{Scroll down for recipe} I have the most delicious appetizer dip recipe for you today! Pesto Sun Dried Tomato Dip - the most epic holiday dip EVER. This stuff is crazy delicious...tons of flavor and textures going on making it absolutely irresistible. I love the colors - perfect for the holidays! It can be enjoyed any time of the year, but I'm loving the red and green combo for this time of year! This appetizer dip is so easy to make - there is hardly any "cooking" involved. You simply … [Read more...]