This is hands down one of my favorite appetizers ever. I made it for the first time a while back when my mom was in town and we ate it several nights for dinner. Wine and crostini. What more do you need? By the way, have you ever wondered the difference between crostini and bruschetta?…
Jalapeno-Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash are common winter squash, but because they store so well are available year-round. Butternut squash not only has a gorgeous hue, they are sweet and rich when cooked. I don’t cook with squash on a regular basis, but this is one of my favorite ways to use it! It is super healthy yet…
3 Minute Hot Beans & Cheese
My penny-pinching meal plan worked out well last week. I stayed within my budget and did not make any random trips to the grocery store. Yay me! I found that beans were the main staple of our diet this past week. This is what we ate several times this past week (between lunches and dinner)-…
Margherita Pizza and Meal Planning on a Budget
Cooking on a budget is today’s theme and I’ll tell you why: my oldest has a birthday this month, he turns 6, then it’s Halloween, two days later my baby turns 1, then there is Thanksgiving, then my birthday, my daughters 4th birthday and Christmas are all in December. Oh and we are also taking…
Welcome Fall with a Classic: Split Pea and Ham Soup
This soup won’t earn many accolades on it’s appearance and since we eat with our eyes it’s shocking that anyone has ever tried it! It is hard to make this soup look delcious but it sure is delicious tasting. If you aren’t a fan or have never tried it, trust me…it’s thick, smokey, garlicy, hearty,…
A Fresh Catch & Greek-Seasoned Salmon Recipe
Last week my husband and his coworkers took a fishing trip out on a river in the southwestern part of Washington. He came back with a beautiful, big King salmon. I was excited that it was a fish that we all love, including my kids, and he couldn’t have been more excited with his catch….
Smoked Ribs
One of my best friends of almost 30 years visited over the weekend. I’ve known her since elementary school, we went to high school together and lived together after college and although I haven’t seen her in 5 years, it felt like it had only been months. Whenever my we get together it is nothing…
Winner of the Giveaway and French Bean & Buckwheat Groat Salad
Thank you to all who entered the Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway. Congratulations to the winner Brittany B.! I am sitting here getting caught up on the Olympics, trying my hardest to get this recipe posted. Boy, the gymnastics is killing me! As a former gymnast cheerleader, it is one of my favorite events. I can hardly watch…
Bob’s Red Mill Buckwheat Pesto Salad: Product Review and Giveaway!
When I think of my favorite food brands there are a few that really stand out- they’re ones that I recommend over and over again. In my opinion Bob’s Red Mill is one of those brands that is one of a kind. They offer one of the largest lines of organic, whole grains in the…
Blog Update and Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas
I am so excited for this week because I am having a little remodeling done to Nutritious Eats. It won’t be anything drastic; just a little updated and more user friendly, both for you and me. Due to the edits the site will be down Tuesday and Wednesday so don’t worry if you come by…
