When it comes to making a simple side dish, this recipe for Summer Sausage and Vegetable Salad comes to mind. It's quick and easy to make, tastes amazing and is so colorful! We are huge fans of quick and easy salads in our house. Because I cook and bake, we eat quite a bit at home and this includes lunch. My husband brings lunch to work every day so I often try to make salads like this Summer Sausage and Vegetable Salad that are easy to make and accessible straight from the … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Chicken and Bacon
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Chicken and Bacon. I don't know how else to title this other than this salad is amazing! Shaved Brussels sprouts are mixed with cubed chicken, crunchy bacon, salty parmesan cheese that all gets tossed in an asiago peppercorn dressing. Or you could use a Caesar dressing, but have you ever had Marie's Asiago Peppercorn dressing? If not, you have to try it. It's one of my favorites. I use it in my Chicken Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Pasta, too. It's … [Read more...]
Under the Sea Bento Box Lunch
Is this not the cutest lunchbox idea for your kids? I am obsessed with this adorable under the sea theme lunch! Of course, Produce For Kids, (my favorite brand to work with!) came up with this recipe. I am excited to talk about their annual Power Your Lunch Box Campaign in today's post, because I 100% believe in their mission and I ADORE there recipe ideas! I mean, really? A delicious peanut butter fruit wheat sandwich cut into a dolphin shape? And the cut out cucumber stars and the … [Read more...]
The Best Detox Salad
{Scroll down for recipe} The most gorgeous salad, ever! I am so in love with this Detox Salad. I can't take credit for the idea though...I was inspired by one of my local grocery stores that makes a similar salad in their deli department. Why make it at home if I can get it at the store you ask? Well...it's cheaper and I can control how long it lasts in my refrigerator. I find that deli salads are often soggy if they are not made super super fresh, like right before you purchase them. … [Read more...]
Healthy Crunchy Chicken Salad
So...are you by chance looking for healthier recipes this week? Good, good! Because I have one for you. I am calling this recipe Healthy Crunchy Chicken Salad because, well, that's exactly what it is! It has a ton of delicious ingredients like green bell pepper, pecans, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and apple and it's all tossed with a light Greek yogurt/mayonnaise dressing with a dash of fresh lemon. Sounds pretty good, huh? That's because it is! I got this idea from my friend that's … [Read more...]
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
I have to share this sandwich you. This beauty is inspired from one of my favorite sandwiches back in Iowa. There's a deli there called Palmer's Deli and it is LEGIT. They have a sandwich called The Turnberry and it's seriously...SO good. Since I can't get my beloved Turnberry Sandwich whenever I want anymore, I decided to make my version at home! It's very similar so I can't take credit for coming up with this delicious sandwich, but that's okay with me. I'm just glad I can enjoy it at … [Read more...]
Healthy Turkey Chili
You can never have too many chili recipes. I truly believe that! Although I have my go-t0 chili recipe already on here which I totally adore, I figured I would change it up a bit and make it healthier. I know. I know. Not as much fun, but I'm telling you, it's VERY good and has more nutrition, less calories and less fat than the traditional recipe. What I love most about soup based recipes is that they are so versatile. In this case, I added a ton more stuff to the chili...fresh … [Read more...]
Sandwich Kabobs
Sharing something so cute today! Can you even? As my daughter gets older (she just turned 2), I am starting to get a little more creative with meal ideas like these adorable sandwich kabobs. Can food be adorable? Oh I think so! Especially when it's for the kids. Today's post is brought to you by my partnership with Produce For Kids. I have been working with them for quite awhile and I have to say, I LOVE it. If you've been reading the blog, you know how much it means to me to cook … [Read more...]
Caprese Chicken Salad
I know I know...everyone knows about caprese salad. But do you know about the balsamic dressing that goes with it??? Let's first chat about caprese salad - it's the best right? It never gets old and it's one of the more gorgeous salads out there. It's incredibly easy to make and has limited ingredients...I love when 4 ingredients come together and create a staple recipe that is undeniably good. Tomatoes are so pretty right now. I am not a huge tomato fan...I'm not popping them in my … [Read more...]
Mac n Cheese Muffins – Produce For Kids Power Your Lunchbox Pledge
I am back with another healthy recipe! Except this one is for the kiddos! I am so excited to be partnering with Produce For Kids again today! I love partnering with this organization because they're mission is incredibly important - educating families on the benefits of healthy eating and providing simple and healthy recipes for kids! It doesn't get any better than that. PFK does such a wonderful job of creating recipes that look appetizing and taste even better. These Mac n Cheese … [Read more...]
Festive Fall Farro Salad with Kale, Cranberries, Pecans & Goat Cheese
Do you need to take a break? The day after Thanksgiving can be quite overwhelming sometimes. We typically stuff our faces until we are uncomfortable. I think Vin said "I need to stop" 48 times yesterday. I however, felt perfectly full. I have no idea how that happened - perhaps the 16 month old toddler running around helped. There are usually leftovers and we typically eat them around noon the next day and do the same thing over again leaving us grouchy full, but totally satisfied. … [Read more...]
Tomato Soup & Pesto Grilled Cheese
Why doesn't this ever get old? Ya know...the whole tomato soup and grilled cheese thing? It just seriously NEVER gets old. I've eaten this meal since I was three years old and I'm still eating it at 30. There's just something about it that lifts you up, ya know? Having a bad day? Make grilled cheese and tomato soup. If it's crappy weather, make grilled cheese and tomato soup. Not feeling well? Make a grilled cheese and tomato soup - it's the cure for everything! Although the tomato soup … [Read more...]