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Romaine Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

November 6, 2018 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Romaine Wedge Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

This creamy Green Goddess Dressing is a healthier salad dressing filled with herbs and garlic and is delicious over this simple romaine wedge salad. I love the simplicity of this salad. You can make the dressing in advance and make many salad plates as you want until the dressing runs out. Surprisingly my neglected basil…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: basil, gluten free, greek yogurt, green goddess dressing, green onion, lunch, romaine, salad, tomatoes

Avocado Goat Cheese Toast with Berries {Two Ways}

October 10, 2018 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Avocado Goat Cheese Toast with Berries {Two Ways}

Avocado Goat Cheese Toast with Berries is a combo bursting with flavor. It’s zesty, sweet, creamy all in one package! Avocado toast is one of my favorite inventions of the past couple years and avocado goat cheese toast is just a no-brainer. I have learned that SO many things go well with it. And since…

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: avocado toast, basil, berries, breakfast, brunch, gluten free, gluten free option, goat cheese, healthy living, honey, toast

Mixed Green Salad with Strawberry, Apple and Herb Dressing

July 19, 2018 by Melanie 2 Comments

Mixed Green Salad with Strawberry, Apple and Herb Dressing

This tasty and nourishing Mixed Green Salad with Strawberry, Apple and Herb Dressing is great on it’s own or with your next grill session. Post vacation calls for good, healthy, whole foods. Well, and some Mexican food because I am an “all in moderation” girl. This salad hit the spot. I came back from vacation to a…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: 30 days to healthy living, basil, goat cheese, healthy living, herb dressing, mint, quick fix, salad, vegan adaptable, vegetarian, whole foods

Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Spaghetti Squash Boats

October 26, 2017 by Melanie 3 Comments

Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Spaghetti Squash Boats

Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Spaghetti Squash Boats make a great vegetarian meal or side dish, packed with garlicky cauliflower and cheesy goodness. Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Spaghetti Squash Boats are a fun way to change up the way you eat your veggies. I did some double roasting here and let the cauliflower roast while the squash cooked and…

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Filed Under: Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, cauliflower, cheese, high fiber, plant based, roasted vegetables, roasting, spaghetti squash, vegetarian

Creamy Basil Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

June 9, 2017 by Melanie 4 Comments

Creamy Basil Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Creamy Basil Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp is a light and healthy dish, naturally gluten free, perfect for those light summer meals. It’s also Whole 30 Compliant!   Creamy Basil Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp is easy to make, can be enjoyed warm or cold and fits within several dietary restrictions. Summer is interesting. I alternate between…

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Filed Under: Fish & Shellfish, Gluten Free, Vegetables Tagged With: basil, coconut milk, gluten free, light meal, low carb, paleo, shrimp, whole 30, zucchini noodles

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Over Jasmine Rice {Gluten Free}

September 30, 2016 by Melanie 2 Comments

Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Over Jasmine Rice {Gluten Free}

This quick fix Spicy Thai Basil Chicken over Jasmine Rice can be ready in under 20 minutes and will satisfy your craving for Thai food! Do you love Asian flavors but are intimidated by them at home? I know the feeling! Every time I eat delicious Thai food I long to make it at home, but…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Poultry Tagged With: Asian food, basil, chicken, chili, easy, garlic, ginger, gluten free, onion, protein, thai

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

Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil {Vegan and Gluten Free}

September 30, 2013 by Melanie 26 Comments

Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil {Vegan and Gluten Free}

Goodbye September, let the craziness begins! October officially marks the start of the fun, albeit insanely busy time of year- not only is there excitement from the Holidays but my 3 kids have upcoming birthdays- one in October, one in November, one in December along with my birthday, and then baby #4 is due the…

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Filed Under: Soups, Vegan Tagged With: basil, gluten free, roasted tomato soup, tomatoes, vegan

Italian Style Halibut

April 1, 2013 by Melanie 18 Comments

Italian Style Halibut

Even though weare only an hour away from Seattle, we don’t make it up there very often. Since my mom is visiting we wanted to take her to Pikes Place Market and our favorite Greek restaurant on Saturday. I’ve been to the market a few times now but this was my first time buying any…

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Filed Under: Easter, Fish & Shellfish Tagged With: basil, fish, halibut, herbs, Italian, parsley, pikes market

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