Summer is on its way. Despite what the calendar says, I actually consider it to be summer from the moment the trees have fully bloomed and I can wear shorts and sandals. Either way, one thing is true: rhubarb is a spring vegetable. Yes, rhubarb is technically a vegetable, even though I, along with the rest of the world, tend to think of it as a fruit because it's usually baked into pies and crisps along with sugar and other fruits. My point is rhubarb is at its peak during spring; therefore you … [Read more...]
One Pan Apricot Chicken
In two short days Paul and I will be celebrating our three year wedding anniversary (in an airport BTW on our way to Colorado for a whitewater rafting trip with family and friends - more on that later)! Seriously, how did we get to three years of marriage already?! With three years of dating (including our engagement), we've now been together for six years. Some people may be reading this and rolling their eyes because a six year relationship is nothing to them. But for me six years is a big … [Read more...]
Skinny Ranch Dip
With Memorial Day coming up at the end of the month - you know, that three day weekend when everyone thinks they are going to have a party in their backyard or a picnic, but then it always rains (okay, at least here in the Midwest it does) - I thought it was the perfect time to share my take on Skinny Ranch Dip. Because, let's be honest, is it ever any kind of spring/summer party without a veggie platter served with creamy, dreamy ranch dip? About a year ago I shared my Cashew Ranch Dip which … [Read more...]
Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust (GF)
From the title of this post some of you may be rolling your eyes and thinking, "not another cauliflower pizza. I want REAL pizza". Wait, just hear me out, okay?! I get it, nothing beats a good slice of pizza with a chewy, fluffy, doughy crust topped with sauce that makes the dough all ooy-delicious. I am not here to tell you that cauliflower pizza crust will ever replace your traditional pizza crust that is a slice of heaven. BUT I am here to tell you that cauliflower pizza crust can be … [Read more...]
Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas
It's here, the moment you have all been waiting for: the finale of Cinco de Mayo recipes! Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas. If you tuned in on Friday for my Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce, you had a clue as to what was coming your way today. You also know that, for me, making enchiladas - which is supposed to be easy - turns into a clumsy, messy chore due to small kitchen countertops. <--THIS is why we make our Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce in advance. Because we are all about efficient, easy, … [Read more...]
Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce
I hope you're not sick of Mexican recipes yet! Wait, who am I kidding? Is it even possible to get sick of Mexican food? Either way, it's Cinco de Mayo (well almost). We must prepare the ultimate Mexican feast/drink fest. It's the American way to celebrate! You guys, this Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce is the sauce of all sauces. I call it Roasted Green Enchilada Sauce because it is meant for some amazing enchiladas, but it is also delicious on eggs, tacos, plain chicken, and basically any … [Read more...]
Skinny Orange Lime Margarita
Are you guys ready for Cinco De Mayo recipe numero dos?! You didn't think I would let Cinco De Mayo pass without a Margarita, did ya? This Skinny Orange Lime Margarita was a happy accident. Recently, I have been craving margaritas. It's probably due to the green grass and the thought of warmer weather-margaritas scream long, warm summer days-(and because of Cinco de Mayo, duh!)! I actually wanted to share a skinny lime margarita recipe with you, but when making a margarita I accidentally … [Read more...]
Pea Soup (V + GF)
Happy spring, friends! I know that I keep mentioning spring, but it truly excites me - like little girl giddy excited. Besides doesn't the post of this title, Pea Soup, just sound like spring? And that gorgeous bright green color! I can barely handle it. As you know, I cannot survive cold weather without some warm soup. Even though it is officially spring and the sun is shining, the grass is green, the birds are chirping, we can still have some chilly days. Seriously, Mother Nature, … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Salmon Melts
Hi, friends, these Sweet Potato Salmon Melts have become one of my new favorite meals! I owe Paul for this recipe. Picture it: Sunday evening, the fridge was empty. The pantry staples required more creativity than I was willing to nurture. Paul and I were both starving, we were contemplating walking to the Chinese restaurant down the street, almost out of options. Then Paul, who rarely has food ideas - except for frozen pizza - asked if we had any canned tuna on hand. Even better, we had … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Cornbread Drop Biscuits
Sometimes you just want a flaky, buttery biscuit that tastes just like the ones you get in the South. There's one problem: you're allergic to wheat or you're sensitive to gluten, or you have celiac disease, or you are serving these biscuits to a loved one who has one of these issues and must avoid wheat and/or gluten. Or you're like me and run a food blog that focuses on gluten free baking, not because you have a problem with wheat or gluten, but because you have several family and … [Read more...]
