Who else loves a good chili?! Hearty, tomato-y, ground pieces of meat, nicely spiced, tender beans, loaded with toppings - comforting, and warming. I am a huge fan. My all-time favorite is my beef chili, inspired by my grandma's chili, which I ate loads of when I was a kid. I am always up for trying, and making various versions of chili. This turkey pumpkin chili has permanently made it onto my favorite chili list! Turkey pumpkin chili is a lighter, healthier version than your traditional … [Read more...]
Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Who is ready for a refreshing Greek pasta salad on a hot summer day?!?! You all love my Italian pasta salad with salami that I shared last summer, so I couldn't resist making another pasta salad. And, I have to say, I might have a new favorite!!! This Greek pasta salad is vibrant, healthy, and is packed with Greek inspired veggies: red onion that gets pickled in the vinaigrette, kalamata olives, cucumbers, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, and grape tomatoes. Plus, you've got the pillow-y … [Read more...]
Greek Chickpea Salad with Shrimp
It's officially summer, and nothing says summer, more than a big fat salad that's served chilled. It's Greek chickpea salad time, my friends!!! Much like my Italian pasta salad with salami, this Greek chickpea salad is packed with veggies, can be made in advance, and is super easy to make. You've got the tender, meaty chickpeas along with the crunchy cucumbers, some artichoke hearts, crunchy red onion, black olives, and kalamata olives, juicy grape tomatoes, plenty of feta cheese for tang, … [Read more...]
Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Salami
If pasta salad doesn't scream summertime, than I don't know what does. Pasta salad is a summertime staple here in the Midwest. You can expect to see it served at picnics, backyard parties, pool parties, etc. Today, I am sharing my take on an Italian inspired pasta salad. It's got loads of Italian veggies and flavors, all dressed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette. It's ideal for any summertime party situation...or for an easy meal at home. Italian pasta salad is loaded with crunchy veggies, … [Read more...]
Greek Yogurt Bagels (No Yeast)
Who doesn't love a good bagel? Great for breakfast, lunch, or snack. Chewy, bread-y, salty, topped with tangy cream cheese. Anytime of the day, a bagel is welcome, right?! What if I told you that you could make bagels at home? And that they are way easier to make than you might think. And, even better, they stay good for several days after making them. Also, you can freeze the bagels and pop them in the oven to toast up, just before eating. Easy homemade bagels … [Read more...]
Salmon Rice Bowl (30 Minutes)
Who else likes a good sushi moment?! This salmon rice bowl IS NOT SUSHI, but for me, it has those deconstructed sushi vibes to it. A similar idea to my smoked salmon sushi bowls - LOVE that recipe too! This salmon rice bowl is essentially cooked salmon and rice, combined with a spicy mayo sauce. The fun part is in the toppings. You use nori sheets, or those little seaweed snack packets (my fave), and add some of the salmon mixture to the seaweed, top it with a slice of avocado, and a few … [Read more...]
Sonoma Chicken Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)
This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. If you have never had sonoma chicken salad before you are in for a treat!!! Of all the chicken salads out there THIS chicken salad is the queen of them all. It's just got that perfect balance between crunchy celery and pecans, and juicy, sweet grapes with tender, savory chicken and a dressing that's just the right amount to keep everything moist, but … [Read more...]
Healthy Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better user experience. Hi friends. Welcome to 2021!!! What a better way to kick off the new year than with a bright, beautiful platter of veggies?! This healthy Greek yogurt dill dip recipe has been one of my most popular recipes since I originally shared it in 2017. It has also been a recipe that I make all of the time. Since I have been making it almost weekly for a few years now, I have tweaked it … [Read more...]
Easy Caprese Pasta Salad (30 Minutes)
I know that it's September 2nd, so that means you are probably expecting some kind of pumpkin or apple recipe to kick fall off, right?! Honestly, while everyone else is already embracing fall foods I can't help but hold on to the last of that delicious summer food. You know me, I like Fall, but I LOVE spring and summer! Don't worry, there will be plenty of time for all those yummy warming fall recipes soon enough. Today, let's just take one more second to embrace the … [Read more...]
Mango Smoothie Bowl (10 Ingredients)
It's July, it's so stinking hot. There is no desire to use heat to cook. That only means one thing. Let's make a smoothie bowl!!!! A mango smoothie bowl, to be exact!! It's cold, it's refreshing, it's packed with healthy ingredients...and the best part, it is pretty much like eating ice cream. But it's not ice cream! It's frozen banana, frozen mango, milk, and spinach blended up. It's so thick and creamy that it is reminiscent of eating ice cream. Okay maybe not ice cream, exactly, … [Read more...]
