It's that time of year when I trade my salads and no-heat-meals in for comforting, warming foods. This mango coconut curry chicken is my way of dipping my toes into the season of fall foods. It doesn't require the oven so it doesn't heat up the entire house. Yet it's warm and got all of those comforting curry spices in that sauce. I can't dive in head first to fall quite yet, I'm not exactly ready for all the pumpkin baked goods - there is time for that - but I am starting to crave heartier … [Read more...]
Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
Hi, I made this cold, refreshing pineapple ginger turmeric smoothie for you to enjoy during the end of summer heat wave. Oh wait, it pretty much turned into fall overnight, here in Iowa at least. BUT for the rest of you lucky people who live somewhere warm and tropical this smoothie is for you. Okay us colder climate people can also enjoy this turmeric smoothie - I mean look at that beautiful golden color, perfect for fall. Just make sure you are all snuggled under a blanket while enjoying … [Read more...]
Loaded Watermelon Salad with Pesto
It's the end of August and I am in denial that fall is on it's way. Yes, it's still several weeks until the calendar officially says it's fall. But here in Iowa the mornings have been getting cooler (58 degrees) and I have noticed a few leaves have started to turn color ever so slightly. Part of my says NOOOOO, it can't be fall yet, I am not ready! The other part of me is really enjoying the comforting warmth of my hot tea during the cool mornings. TBH this August has not felt much like August … [Read more...]
Avocado Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
You know those moments when you are starving and hangry and NEED a quick and super easy lunch or even dinner? You go to the fridge only to discover that you are out of anything that's already made or that needs minimal prep?! And then you quickly run to the pantry hoping to find some kind of soup or prepared pantry staple that you can quickly heat up - you come up empty handed again. Except there is a can of tuna hidden behind the can of chickpeas and bags of tortilla chips. Hmmm, but you're all … [Read more...]
Loaded Caprese Salad with Shrimp
Caprese salad is a true beauty to behold. Fresh Mozzarella cheese with sliced tomatoes, all the basil leaves you can get your hands on and a little drizzle of olive oil. Perfect combo! Yes, I do love the flavors of that salad, BUT a lot of times when I eat it I want it to be more. I want a bunch of lettuce and some other veggies thrown on there. Can it be done without detracting from the amazing fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and fresh tomato combo? I think so! And loaded caprese salad … [Read more...]
Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad with Creamy Basil Avocado Sauce
I have a zucchini growing in my garden right this very minute, pretty sure it's ready to be picked today! I know exactly what I'm going to do with my zucchinis as they continue to grow, make this delicious summer zucchini noodle salad! I mean isn't summer just amazing like that?! So many fresh vegetables to be devoured. Zucchini noodles, or zoodles are a trend that has been around a while. With good reason too, I mean why not turn your zucchini into a noodle shape? It's more fun to eat in a … [Read more...]
Easy Gluten Free Lo Mein
Lo Mein isn't just for eating at Chinese restaurants anymore! It's for a quick weeknight side dish or a weekend lunch. Because guess what guys, it only takes about 25 minutes to make lo mein. Who knew?! I mean I always thought Lo mein was this sacred recipe that only Chinese restaurant chefs could make. Reality check, it's super easy!! Even though I don't follow a gluten free diet I do usually opt for rice over lo mein when eating at a Chinese restaurant. I often find that pasta weighs me … [Read more...]
Fresh Carrot Juice (Without a Juicer)
No this is not that V8 carrot juice that has sat on a shelf for who knows how long. This is fresh carrot juice that we made all by ourselves and without a juicer! Go us, we are rocking it today! Unless you are cool like that and have a juicer. (<- can we be best friends?!) BUT for those of us who don't want to make a commitment to buying an expensive juicer there is still hope! But first, let's talk more about this carrot juice. No, it doesn't taste like you're drinking a … [Read more...]
Coconut Lime Cookies (Gluten Free)
Coconut lime cookies, that's a summertime cookie if I ever heard of one! The fruitiness/zesty-ness of the lime and the tropical coconutt-y goodness come together for the ultimate warm weather cookie experience. Plus there are some white chocolate chips in there. Usually I am a dark chocolate kind of girl, as in if it's not dark chocolate I won't eat it. BUT there is occasionally a time and place for white chocolate and that time is right now in these coconut lime cookies! Dark chocolate just … [Read more...]
6 Ingredient Smoky Spice Rub
With summer practically here it's time for a good grill recipe, don't you agree? Okay it's not a grill recipe to be exact but this smoky spice rub recipe can be used on pretty much anything, chicken, fish, burgers, steak, pork, ribs (<- hold tight for Monday's post!), and even shrimp. It adds a big smoky, spicy, sweet flavor to anything you put it on. Best part is you can cook that meat up any way you like, pan sear, broil, roast, and of course GRILL it! You guys, I have a real problem. … [Read more...]
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