A twist on a classic favorite, this lasagna uses a milk based sauce with pumpkin to make it a unique Holiday dish. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #PastaFits campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. You guys- Thanksgiving is coming so soon. It…
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…
Importance of Staying Hydrated
As seasons change and temperatures fall, it’s not uncommon to return to our unhealthier behaviors. However, now is the time to work hard to keep those healthy summer behaviors going strong, like drinking more water and being more active. Speaking of drinking water, I wanted to remind you of the basics of why it’s important to…
Chocolate Chip Cookies With Walnuts and Coconut Oil
These big, soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies are packed with flavor from the coconut oil, walnuts and shredded coconut. Make sure to share with a friend! One of the things I love about food, besides eating it, is that it evokes such powerful memories. Memories that stand the test of time. Like when I ate…
Veggie Flatbread Pizza
Veggie Flatbread Pizza is perfect for Meatless Monday and game day snacking. It’s football season folks. And I am in LSU country here in small town Louisiana. But no matter who you are rooting for, or even if you don’t like football, one thing we can all agree on is the that the food is…
Cobb Pasta Salad
Traditional Cobb salad meets pasta in this protein-packed one dish meal. It’s kid-friendly and great for leftovers! Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #PastaFits campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. Now that we are a good month into school, I am learning all…
Pork Chops with Apple, Fennel and Thyme
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of KitchenAid. All opinions and text are mine. Apples are such a versatile fruit that can easily be the star of any dish, from dessert (hello apple pie!), to snacks or in salads and savory dishes. The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor…
Double Chocolate Almond Muffins {Gluten-Free}
Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the “#CrunchOn ” campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time and also received free samples for recipe testing. If I had to name one of the staple foods in my diet it would be nuts. Without hesitation. Almonds in particular…
Plant-Based Protein Swaps
I need protein at every meal, which I learned the hard way. Yes, there was a time (pre-nutrition degree) where I would just eat a plain “fat free” bagel for breakfast or some other starch and wonder why I was so hungry an hour later. Then I learned about nutrition and it all made sense….
Oatmeal-Raisin Pancakes {Gluten Free, Dairy Free}
I hope you are starting off the year right by focusing on the types of foods you are eating, rather than stressing about calorie counting. I have been a bit of a breakfast rut. I am too lazy busy to get the kids anything special for breakfast before school so we’ve been relying on cereal and yogurt…
