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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

Salmon and Hummus Buddha Bowl

October 22, 2018 by Melanie 7 Comments

Salmon and Hummus Buddha Bowl

This Salmon and Hummus Buddha Bowl is a delicious nourishing meal filled with veggies, protein and healthy fats. Power bowl, nourish bowl, veggie bowl, macro bowl, buddha bowl…apparently these bowls have a lot of names! What’s in it? Everything that sounded good to me, but mostly veggies and protein! And the best part is you…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Lunch, Salads Tagged With: buddha bowl, egg, gluten free, healthy living, healthy living challenge, hummus, lunch, Parmesan Cheese, power bowl, protein bowl, salmon

Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches With Mushrooms

May 5, 2017 by Melanie 21 Comments

Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches With Mushrooms

Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Mushrooms are simple yet gourmet, perfect for when you want grown-up flavors in a classic sandwich for any meal of the day. Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Mushrooms are the adult version of an old classic. A simple sauté of mushrooms adds an extra bite and a little earthy flavor. I…

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Filed Under: Gluten-free adaptable, Sandwiches, Vegetarian Tagged With: brunch, dinner, easy, gluten free option, goat cheese, lunch, sandwich, vegetarian

Easy Meal Prep Tips For Packing Healthy Lunches

April 28, 2017 by Melanie 15 Comments

Easy Meal Prep Tips For Packing Healthy Lunches

Meal prep is the key to your sanity in the kitchen, where no rules apply, and anything is better than nothing. I have partnered with Dannon® Light & Fit® in order to share meal prep tips. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not…

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Filed Under: Kid Lunches, Kid-Friendly, Lunch, Meal Planning, Nutrition & Wellness Tagged With: greek yogurt, healthy lunches, kid lunches, lunch, meal planning, meal prep, packing lunches, sponsored, tips and tricks

Mediterranean Power Bowl {Gluten Free}

October 21, 2016 by Melanie 3 Comments

Mediterranean Power Bowl {Gluten Free}

This Mediterranean Power Bowl is plant-based, high in fiber, protein and nutrients and is naturally gluten free…perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner! It’s Recipe Redux time and I am loving the theme, because I am totally obsessed with making “bowls” especially loving plant based ones. Plant Protein Power Bowls “Packed with protein, fiber and…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: beans, easy, fiber, gluten free, grain free option, legumes, lunch, make-ahead, packed lunches, protein, pulses, salad, vegetarian bowl

Cumin Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato

September 7, 2016 by Melanie 1 Comment

Cumin Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato

This Cumin Chicken Salad has all your favorite chicken salad add-ins- celery, apple and onion, plus the delicious flavor of cumin.  When we were in Hawaii this summer on vacation, we did an amazing job at cooking our food for the majority of the meals. We grilled out quite a bit and ate almost all…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Lunch, Poultry, Sandwiches Tagged With: apples, brunch, celery, chicken salad, easy, gluten free, grilled chicken, healthy lunches, lunch, make-ahead, pot luck, protein, red onion

Berry and Herb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

April 29, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Berry and Herb Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Sweet berries, fresh herbs, tangy cheese and a citrusy dressing make a perfect brunch salad.  We are on the countdown to summer here- only 3 more weeks! And we are already having the brighter mornings and warmer weather. The kids and I are already planning out the things we’ll do. Bowling, swimming, crafts, sleeping in…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Salads Tagged With: berries, blue cheese, brunch, gluten free, goat cheese, herbs, light meal, low carb, lunch, salad, summer, summer salad, walnuts

Curried Chicken Salad

April 22, 2016 by Melanie 6 Comments

Curried Chicken Salad

A little Greek yogurt added in to the mayonnaise based dressing, reduces the overall fat but still gives it that creamy texture. A pop of flavor from the curry is a great addition.  There are many times I wish that the first three years of my blog would just vanish from existence. I had no…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Poultry, Sandwiches Tagged With: celery, chicken, chicken salad, gluten free, grapes, lunch, lunch to-go, packable lunch, protein, sandwich

Open Face Veggie Cheese Toast With Mustard Vinaigrette

April 17, 2016 by Melanie 4 Comments

Open Face Veggie Cheese Toast With Mustard Vinaigrette

Looking for more healthy breakfast meals ideas? This toasted english muffin with veggies and creamy spreadable cheese makes a delicious start to the day.  By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Real California Milk products and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for…

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, California cheese, dairy, easy, lunch, spring vegetables, vegetarian, whole foods

Avocado Egg Waffle With Peppers and Goat Cheese

January 25, 2016 by Melanie 32 Comments

Avocado Egg Waffle With Peppers and Goat Cheese

A spin off of Avocado Egg Toast, just substitute a waffle for the bread and top it with veggie and egg goodness.  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Van’s Foods. All opinions are entirely my own. Most days I wonder when I will ever have true “me time” again. Life…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch Tagged With: avocado, breakfast, brunch, eggs, giveaway, goat cheese, lunch, sponsored, Van's Foods, waffles, whole grains

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