This week, we’re continuing with part 4 of our healthy salads series. This combination might be my favorite, though I’ve said that for all of the previous salads I’ve made so far! I think I love this one so much because of the dressing – a blackberry vinaigrette – tangy, […]
As promised, part 3 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads is here!” This one starts with a spring mix base and then lots of vegetables are piled on top. It’s finished with creamy hummus and sunflower seeds. You’ll get a little crunch from the cucumber, sweetness from the […]
Presenting part 2 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads!” We’ve paired together peppery arugula with sweet dried apricots to create a perfect balance. Both the tuna and walnuts add protein and the red onion gives it a little bite. I’m not sure where the idea came from for […]
It’s bright and colorful and incredibly tasty. I love that fruit salad is so versatile. You can serve it alongside brunch, present it as dessert, or eat it solely for breakfast. Of course, there are a million different combinations of fruit that you can put together but my favorite flavors […]
Looking for a sweet appetizer or simple dessert for your next get-together? Try making these delicious cream cheese topped Maria cookies. They are incredibly easy to make with very little preparation time. You can make the mixture a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. About […]
Happy New Year everyone! Still looking for a quick New Year’s Eve appetizer for tonight? These stuffed olive skewers take about 10 minutes to prepare from start to finish. I used marinated green olives. You can either purchase a few separately at the olive bar at your local grocery store […]
Incredibly simple to make, this 5 ingredient dish makes the perfect appetizer for your next gathering! It’s elegant in its presentation, yet composed of basic ingredients. The spread is a mix of sour cream, small curd cottage cheese, roasted garlic and horseradish. It’s topped with a small piece of smoked […]
This almost no bake appetizer takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is a perfect complement to just about any main course. The key is finding the freshest baguette in your area. Do a little digging to find a good bakery where you live, and I promise you that it’ll […]
Everybody loves appetizers and these stuffed portobellos are a great addition to your holiday appetizer list! They are fairly versatile, packed with veggies, and straightforward to make. Serve as an accompanying appetizer to a main meal of fish, chicken or beef or serve as a side dish right alongside the […]
Final summer barbecue? Backyard picnic? Unexpected company? You can whip up this colorful, flavorful salsa in just 5 minutes. It’s great with tortilla chips but it also makes a lovely addition as a topping to scrambled eggs. The peaches add a sweetness without overpowering this mild salsa. Make sure to […]