Nothing says summertime eating like a serving of the best, classic, old-fashioned, creamy macaroni salad with eggs and crisp vegetables dressed in a simple and creamy but still light mayonnaise dressing for any picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Sometimes you just don't mess ... continue reading... about How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad
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Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated in the traditional Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano then threaded on skewers with a few veggies makes these grilled chicken kebabs an easy and healthy weeknight dinner winner. Greek Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt ... continue reading... about Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs
Outrageous Herbacious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is infused with flavor thanks to a heaping helping of fresh herbs with a garlicky lemon dressing that ups the crunch from red bell pepper, celery and red onion for a simple side dish or topping for greens. Accidentally Vegan Chickpea ... continue reading... about Outrageous Herbacious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Healthy Quinoa Salad
Bright flavor and bold bites are what make this healthy quinoa salad with chickpeas, black beans, mango and avocado in a limey dressing an easy side dish or simple vegetarian meal. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger Of all the foods I thought I'd be a fan of once I started ... continue reading... about Healthy Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This vegetarian Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with crunchy vegetables and spinach, briny olives, and feta cheese makes a healthy, easy-to-make, meal-prepped meal or flavorful pasta salad side. I LOVE any recipe that shines with Mediterranean flavors, and this orzo salad ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This healthy vegetarian quinoa salad makes for a simple lunch or dinner, thanks to staples like roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olives, and feta from your fridge and pantry. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe I get that feeling. I look at my watch. Scratch that, I look at ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Comfort food chili cravings never tasted so healthy, until now. This easy CrockPot chili is protein-packed with lean ground turkey, light and dark kidney beans, plus quinoa for an extra safety-net protein source that will keep you filled and full all day long and into the ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Thai Quinoa Salad
This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a lime-infused flavor bomb with crunch in each bite. This easy Thai quinoa salad combines protein-rich grains with healthy nutrients from fresh veggies, for a ... continue reading... about Thai Quinoa Salad
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
This easy spicy Thai Basil Chicken recipe infuses authentic Thai flavors into a coconut sauce that's dynamite over rice or noodles for a fast dinner you will literally find yourself craving. When my stock of summer's sweet basil is ready for harvest, I make a mad dash for ... continue reading... about Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
Grilled Vegetables with Chimichurri Sauce
Grilled vegetables get a serious flavor boost with a few spoonfuls of this spunky Argentinian chimichurri as a bright and zesty finishing sauce in this easy vegetarian side dish. When it comes to grilling vegetables, most figure it takes a soak in a marinade before ... continue reading... about Grilled Vegetables with Chimichurri Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Filled with herbs, veggies, and grilled shrimp, these fresh shrimp spring rolls take some patience to assemble, but they're so flavorful! One of the things I’ve read in self-help business books, absorbed from my favorite podcasts and basically just learned along the way of ... continue reading... about Grilled Shrimp Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Healthier Sweet and Sour Pork With The Clever Carrot
This recipe for the classic Chinese sweet and sour pork is made healthier thanks to lean pork that's sautéed instead of deep-fried, and a naturally sweetened honey balsamic stir-fry sauce. Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe Emilie Raffa finds inspiration of all kinds, all ... continue reading... about Healthier Sweet and Sour Pork With The Clever Carrot
Crunchy Asian Cucumber Watermelon Salad
All it takes to make this super simple, totally fresh, cucumber, watermelon and red bell pepper salad is a few minutes of chopping and an easy sesame and lime-flavored Asian dressing for a totally crunchy bite. "But wait, I was going to make my Mediterranean panzanella salad..." ... continue reading... about Crunchy Asian Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne with Broccoli
This creamy pasta combines the fresh bite of broccoli with grilled chicken in a creamy almond milk and pesto sauce, and is equally good served hot or chilled. This post is brought to you by Almond Breeze You don't find balance, you create it. Everything in moderation. Too ... continue reading... about Creamy Chicken Pesto Penne with Broccoli
Salmon Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Leftover or canned salmon made into these crispy salmon cakes creates a whole new meal with tons of flavor made extra delicious thanks to a super simple, creamy roasted red pepper sauce. Crispy Salmon Cakes I have very vivid food memories of my childhood and I've shared so ... continue reading... about Salmon Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Latin Chipotle Quinoa Salad with Avocado
This simple Mexican-style quinoa salad gets tons of flavor from a dressing of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce sweetened over crunchy veggies, black beans and huge chunks of avocado. Be forewarned, this might be one of those recipes you make once, then the next time you make it ... continue reading... about Latin Chipotle Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro and #FreshCoastRetreat
This vegetarian Mediterranean bowl is filled with grilled vegetables and farro, then topped with a garlic yogurt sauce, kalamata olives, feta and hummus. Recipe inspiration comes in many forms. This recipe's inspiration came from a mish mosh of veggies in my crisper and a trip ... continue reading... about Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro and #FreshCoastRetreat
Thai Zucchini Noodle and Quinoa Salad
Spiralized zucchini is the base of this crunchy raw vegetable salad that features a creamy, flavorful Thai peanut dressing for a healthy lunch or dinner. I've been on a bit of a Thai kick lately, as witnessed by last week's Shrimp in Thai Coconut Sauce. Okay, I've been on a Thai ... continue reading... about Thai Zucchini Noodle and Quinoa Salad
Beef with Broccoli Recipe and Crushing On Iowa Girl Eats
This incredibly easy but incredibly flavorful recipe for one of the most popular Chinese dishes can easily be made gluten-free or traditional style. Kristin Porter has been entertaining us with healthy, easy recipes, motivational workout routines, travel tales, and more, since ... continue reading... about Beef with Broccoli Recipe and Crushing On Iowa Girl Eats
Classic Gazpacho Plus 5 More That’ll Make You Say “WOW!”
This classic, refreshing no-cook gazpacho is a mix of fresh veggies and store-bought tomato based vegetable juice for a perfect blend of smooth and chunky textures. Why am I standing in the closet talking to my phone at 11:30 at night? My husband's in bed. My Smudge has been ... continue reading... about Classic Gazpacho Plus 5 More That’ll Make You Say “WOW!”
Vietnamese Curry Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad Bowl
Curried chicken and rice noodles dressed with a lime and rice vinegar dressing, loads of fresh veggies and leafy green herbs make create a clean and healthy salad perfect for lunch or dinner. At our house, our food cravings tend to lean in the regions of ethnic. Don't get me ... continue reading... about Vietnamese Curry Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad Bowl
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
There are many a day when I comb through the pantry looking for a snack to cure my craving. A handful of potato chips dunked into cottage cheese was my go-to after school treat as a kid that I can't seem to shake. And yes! Those Hot Tamales will keep me busy all afternoon as I ... continue reading... about Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
It’s mid-summer and I am soaking it in. Even my numbed-by-pain-killers-broken-wrist can’t dull the memories in my post-week-at-the-beach-where-did-the-humidity-go-summer-lovin-skin. It’s what summer’s all about and I have the tan to prove it. With just 2 more weeks of July ... continue reading... about Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta and a Virtual Baby Shower
This recipe for roasted red pepper pasta has been rattling around in my head for a while. It just needed an occasion to be born to the world. So why not deliver it in celebration of a virtual baby shower for one of my favorite food bloggers, the insanely funny and talented Bev of ... continue reading... about Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta and a Virtual Baby Shower
Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
We all have our favorite recipes. And we all have vices. This recipe combines the best (best?) of both of them in my little world. I've been sitting on this recipe ever since I started blogging. It's one of those recipes I make it at least once a month, a favorite staple ... continue reading... about Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
