Sweet, creamy and crunchy. Broccoli salad has it all. The crunchy sunflower seeds, the creamy mayo and the smokey bacon. Today I'm sharing my lightened up version that uses less mayo but still has all the flavor. By substituting plain low fat yogurt for some of the mayo in this recipe and using turkey instead … Continue reading Lightened Up Broccoli Salad
You really can't ever go wrong with tacos. This week I'm changing it up with a taco combo that's a little bit different. Harissa, tahini and a delicious garlicky sauce = the perfect combination of spicy, bitter and sweet. Looking to change up your Taco Tuesday game? Give these super easy Instant Pot tacos a … Continue reading Harissa Shredded Chicken Tacos
I grew up eating chili. In Minnesota, chili is something we rely on to get us through the bitter cold winters. Minnesota kids are the ones who know exactly what it's like for the superintendent to keep schools open with 30 below temperatures and 12 inches of snow. When I was growing up, there was … Continue reading Salsa Chicken Chili
A little spicy. A whole lot of flavor. The original recipe is drawn from one of my favorite bloggers, Pinch of Yum. I decided to tweak it a bit to add more veggies (you know me, I'm all about the veg) and some heat. I'm slowly becoming a spicy food lover (key word being SLOWLY). … Continue reading Cauliflower and Lentil Curry
Chicken + salsa = the easiest 15-minute, Instant Pot meal. Add a little cumin, some jalapeno and this chicken is out of this world. What I love about this recipe, is its adaptability. I can use this shredded chicken in so many other ways whether that be a burrito bowl like I made already, tacos, … Continue reading Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken
In case you haven't noticed, I love breakfast foods. I could easily eat pancakes, waffles and french toast for the rest of my life... with lots of butter of course. One thing I despise about making french toast is the amount of time it takes to prepare. Soaking each slice in the egg-milk mixture for … Continue reading French Toast Bake
Biscotti dipped in coffee. A perfect snack to keep me going when I'm up late working on blog posts, rotation assignments or catching up on the latest Game of Thrones episode. Biscotti are basically a crispy breadstick-like cookie. They are twice baked which gives them a delicious crispy exterior that softens ever so slightly when … Continue reading Gingerbread Biscotti
Carrot cake for breakfast is always acceptable. These waffles capture all the flavors of delicious carrot cake but pack it into a delicious mini waffle that's perfect for an on the go snack or a slightly sweet breakfast. Plus, if you've been trying to add more veggies into your day, this waffle batter has almost … Continue reading Carrot Cake Waffles
Chewy, marshmallow-y and down right delicious. These rice crispy treats are a kid-friendly favorite and ready to be served in under 10 minutes. Rainbow sprinkles add some color and make adults feel like they can relive their childhood at dessert time once more. Check this recipe out for a crowd-friendly treat that never disappoints and … Continue reading Rainbow Sprinkle Rice Crispy Treats
5 ingredients & 1 baking sheet. Because no one ever said cleaning dishes after dinner is fun... Sheet pan dinners are a perfect way to minimize your dishes and ingredients all while still producing a delicious meal. Plus, using a store-bought marinade or sauce can make the process even faster! Today's recipe starts at my … Continue reading Sheet Pan Curry Chicken w/ Roasted Vegetables
