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Loaded Mediterranean Fries {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}

August 17, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Loaded Mediterranean Fries {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}

Truffle Fries are loaded with Mediterranean flavors to make a simple, yet fancy side dish.  This is a sponsored post is written by me on behalf of Alexia Foods. All opinions are entirely my own. Garlic fries with tzatziki sauce are one of my favorite combos. On the rare occasion I get my hands on…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Sides, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy side, french fries, garlic, gluten free, greek, Greek food, high fiber, Mediterranean, potato side, side dish, tzatziki sauce, vegan adaptable, vegetarian, zucchini

Asian Chicken Quinoa Bowl

June 27, 2016 by Melanie 1 Comment

Asian Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Asian Chicken Quinoa Bowl can be enjoyed cold or hot and is a great meal prep addition! Aloha friends, today is the day! The day before vacation starts! I am beyond excited that tomorrow afternoon I will be in Hawaii for a month with my extended family. Stay tuned on my Instagram page where I…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Poultry, Vegetables Tagged With: asian, chicken, gluten free, make-ahead, meal prep, protein bowl, quinoa, vegetables

Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

May 20, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Easy vegan pesto pairs perfectly with a spaghetti squash for a nutritious side dish.  School’s out for summer! School’s out forever! I’ve had that song in my head for days. I have officially hit the I don’t feel like cooking meals anymore stage. I think I am preparing myself for lazy summer days, but I am…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, easy, gluten free, kale, microwave, pesto, side dish, spaghetti squash, vegan, walnuts

Caprese Salad Over Grilled Eggplant

May 2, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Caprese Salad Over Grilled Eggplant

Refreshing Caprese Salad served over grilled eggplant, with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.  Summer salads continue over here (even though it’s not officially summer). If I feel like I am getting off track with healthy eating, I always turn to salad. I find them very satisfying and I am not talking about a basic garden…

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Filed Under: Salads, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Caprese salad, easy, eggplant, grill, mozzarella, salad, tomatoes

Zucchini Noodles With Turkey Marinara {Gluten Free, Low Carb}

March 14, 2016 by Melanie 3 Comments

Zucchini Noodles With Turkey Marinara {Gluten Free, Low Carb}

Hi friends! If you missed my announcement last week, I am doing another round of my 6 week weight loss course starting next Monday the 21st. We will focus on lifestyle changes, not quick fixes, that you can achieve by eating healthy, whole foods that you enjoy! We will work together during our individual consult…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Poultry, Vegetables, Weeknight Favorites Tagged With: gluten free, low carb, paleo, simple dinner, turkey, under 30, weekday meals, zucchini noodles

Layered Roasted Vegetables With Parmesan

January 21, 2016 by Melanie 14 Comments

Layered Roasted Vegetables With Parmesan

It’s Recipe Redux time! I always love seeing what they chose for the theme. These month is: A New Ingredient for the New Year I already knew I was going to make these vegetables for dinner so when I was at the store, I thought about what new ingredient I could use to change it…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy, gluten free, make-ahead, Parmesan Cheese, potato, Rutabaga, vegan-adaptable, vegetable side, vegetarian, zucchini

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

January 13, 2016 by Melanie 12 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday. This post was supposed to go up sooner, but alas we ended up in the ER again last week. My 4 year old, the one with the presumed asthma and the one who has made quite a few appearances to the ER, like on this day, had a crazy allergic reaction to his immunizations/flu…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Poultry, Vegetables Tagged With: appetizer, chicken, Cooking Light, easy, high protein, lettuce, lettuce wraps, light dinner, low carb, lunch, make-ahead, vegetables

Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

November 23, 2015 by Melanie 7 Comments

Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Hi friends! I am heading to see family this week….super excited! I probably won’t be posting again until next week, but you probably won’t be reading. 😉 What I love about Thanksgiving is that it’s such a laid back holiday- food, football, relaxing. That’s how we spend it at least. We are not into the…

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Filed Under: Sides, Slow Cooker Recipes, Vegetables Tagged With: easy, mashed sweet potatoes, paleo, slow cooker, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving

Kale and Quinoa Salad {Gluten Free}

November 2, 2015 by Melanie 46 Comments

Kale and Quinoa Salad {Gluten Free}

Kale and Quinoa Salad with a honey-balsamic dressing is a great make-ahead dish to enjoy throughout the week.  Hi friends, how was your Halloween?! I don’t share many family pics, since this is a food blog and all, but I can’t resist but share my cute bunch. I love seeing their costumes come together after weeks of…

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Filed Under: Grains, Salads, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables Tagged With: cranberries, grains, kale, make-ahead, quinoa, salad

Roasted Edamame, Squash and Brussels Sprouts With Pomegranate Molasses

October 26, 2015 by Melanie 28 Comments

Roasted Edamame, Squash and Brussels Sprouts With Pomegranate Molasses

This is the perfect roasted vegetable side dish to bring to your holiday table, Roasted Edamame, Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Molasses. So good! Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #soyinspired campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. Well we haven’t floated away…

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Filed Under: Sides, Vegetables Tagged With: edamame, fiber, healthy, holiday cooking, roasted veggies, soy, sponsored, thanksgiving, vegetable side dish

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