I love a good salad with a ton of healthy ingredients. It's the perfect lunch - this Chopped Salad is just that and it's dressed with Sriracha Ranch! I'm in a salad group with two of my neighbor friends. What is a salad swap group you ask? It's when you make salads for each other once a week - this is nice because twice a week (there are 3 of us) lunch is made for me! My original inspiration for this salad was an Asian inspired salad but as my friend mentioned, she didn't get much Asian … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Soup with Crumbled Sausage
I finally got around to making another slow cooker recipe. It's been a while but it was definitely necessary. I needed a day where my slow cooker did all the work! This Sweet Potato Soup with Crumbled Sausage is so delicious, I can't stand it. It's healthy, too! I'm in a salad club with two of my friends which means we make each other one salad a week. It's so nice because 2 days out of the week lunch is made for me! As many stay at home moms know, sitting and eating isn't always the … [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...]
The Easiest Summer Sausage and Vegetable Salad
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...]