This cucumber cocktail inspired by Washington DC's Founding Farmers restaurant will add a bright spot to brunch or dinner, thanks to its refreshing flavors.
Beet, Avocado and Fried Goat Cheese Salad
Creamy avocado, earthy beets and crispy fried goat cheese make up this delicious, leafless salad that's drizzled with a shallot and white balsamic dressing and
Grilled Strawberry Shortcakes With Balsamic Vinegar
Store-bought angel food cake is grilled and topped with balsamic and black pepper-soaked strawberries and fresh whipped cream for an easy, but impressive summer
Caprese Zucchini Salad with Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized
Healthy spirals of fresh zucchini add great fiber and help beef up the traditional caprese salad, for more heft and health. I bought my first
Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers and Artichokes
Mediterranean flavors of roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers and feta cheese mix with a hint of cream and garlic to make a light sauce in this easy
Spicy Smashed Avocado & Asparagus with Dill Havarti Grilled Cheese
Roasted asparagus and spicy smashed avocado are fun additions to this grilled cheese, that features a dill-flavored havarti and seedy whole wheat bread. Why
Sweet and Sticky Glazed Lemon Buns
These melt-in-your-mouth buns are baked in the oven, tossed in melted butter, and dusted with sugar and lemon zest for an irresistible breakfast treat! I've
Dilled Red Potatoes and Peas
There are only three steps in this easy recipe for boiled red potatoes and English peas with butter and fresh dill, making this a lovely side for a spring lunch
25 Healthy Chicken Dinner Ideas
These 25 healthy chicken dinner ideas will help you answer the tired old question of "what's for dinner?" More often than not when someone in the family asks,
Deep-Dish Spinach, Leek and Bacon Quiche
This deep dish spinach bacon quiche recipe has a tender cream cheese crust that bakes up light and fluffy. Greek yogurt adds a tang and creaminess to the fluffy
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza
This easy to make flatbread pizza features ribbons of sweet potato and a tangle of caramelized onions overtop a bed of ricotta cheese, and gets finished with
Raspberry and Chocolate With Almonds Grilled Cheese
Havarti cheese, creamy mascarpone, tart raspberries, milk chocolate with almonds and orange zest get melty and gooey pressed in between hunks of angel food cake
Carbonara Pasta With Charred Brussels Sprouts
Whole wheat orecchiette, crispy charred brussels sprouts, salty pancetta, and sautéed shiitake mushrooms get cloaked in a creamy carbonara sauce for an
Spinach and Mushroom Egg White Frittata
Fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms are sautéd and cooked with egg whites then topped with salty parmesan cheese for a quick and healthy one serving breakfast.
Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms With or Without Soba Noodles
Hearty soba noodles are tossed with stir-fried broccoli and shiitake mushrooms and ponzu sauce for an easy, healthy, and delicious dish that pairs well with any
25 Super Healthy Bowl Recipes
For whatever reason food just seems more interesting when served from a bowl. Here are 25 favorite recipes that will totally bowl you over. We know the
Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Chimichurri and Capsule Kitchen Challenge
This grilled portobello mushroom burger is not only healthier than a beef burger, it's also super delicious and easy to make, plus, it features the most
Truffled Gnocchi Macaroni and Cheese
Gnocchi macaroni and cheese is bathed in an easy white cheddar and truffle infused sauce to add an elegant touch to everyone’s favorite comfort food. There
The Best Banana Bread Pancakes
These easy and fluffy buttermilk pancakes taste just like banana bread, thanks to a simple mashing of banana into pancake mix, warm spices, and healthy
20 Detox Salads to Put You Back On Track
These 20 healthy but delicious detox salads are the perfect way to atone for all of your holiday food indiscretions and start the new year (or even just the
Moroccan Soup with Kale and Chickpeas
This hearty vegetarian soup of chickpeas, kale, butternut squash and potatoes gets it's exotic flair from the vibrant Moroccan spices of saffron, cumin and
Pomegranate Martini Recipe
This adaptation of Oprah's Pomegranate Martini has a hint of rosemary and real pomegranate seeds for an added dose of festive flavor. Are you a
Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup
All you need is 4 ingredients to make this simple, 3-step roasted tomato soup recipe with tortellini, fresh basil and mozzarella, and it comes together in
Winter Green Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
This fresh and healthy winter salad recipe with spinach, romaine, mushrooms, apple, and almonds features the best citrusy honey mustard dressing. 'Tis the
Maple Buttered Sweet Potato Wedges
These wedge-cut sweet potatoes are seasoned with a touch of chili powder, cinnamon, fresh thyme, and a generous drip good maple syrup, and then they get
Miso Roasted Butternut Squash
This sweet and savory miso roasted butternut squash is roasted until caramelized and brimming with awesome umami flavor. This month's #eatseasonal theme is
Garlic and Herb Gnocchi Salad and Better Blog Retreat 2014
A few weeks ago I gathered with a group of blogging friends for a weekend at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT. The purpose? To kick off our shoes and cozy up
Easy Lemon Orzo Faux Risotto
This faux risotto uses whole wheat orzo instead of the traditional arborio rice, making it a less temperamental version of an Italian classic. Say it ain't
Pear and Plum Puff Pastry Tart with Blue Cheese
So much for the peaches I've been hoarding in my crisper. Those babies sadly saw the heave-ho, because while they looked blushed and perfectly ripe on the
Sweet Corn, Gouda and Farro Risotto Plus 15 More Farro Recipes You’ll Love Forever
Move over quinoa, there's a new grain in town. Well, now, wait a minute. Farro is far from new with its roots running deep, deep, deep (pun intended) and
Fried Green Tomatoes Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I've had a hankering to post a fried green tomato recipe, for, oh, say, the past 2 1/2 years. And lucky Mrs. GreenJeans, the day has finally come. You can
Maple Apples, Blue Cheese and Bacon Pizza
This pizza started out as sushi. Well, sort of. After getting my roots done this week (just in the nick of time) I hit the bookstore to try and find the