Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Ours was super sunny but a bit cold, especially for May. This week looks like rain and cold temps! I can’t believe school is almost out for the summer already. One more month to go. Soon I will have a third grader on my hands. [...]
Lunch
Loaded Potato Soup
I love chilly, damp spring evenings. It’s one last excuse to make a big pot of soup before the hot summer days set in. This loaded potato soup is one of the best soups I’ve had in a long time. It was creamy and so full of flavor. Just what I have been craving lately. [...]
Skinny Creamy Shrimp Pasta
My family and I love shrimp pasta dishes. The problem is most of these recipes call for heavy creams and rich cheeses. I love this recipe because it is light and flavorful. You get the creamy feel without all the unwanted calories and fats. This skinny creamy shrimp pasta was perfect on a chilly winter [...]
Crispy Potato Cakes
Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite foods. They represent home and comfort to me. When I’m sick or feeling down it’s the one food that restores me. Apparently, I have passed this on to Ava. She was sick with the flu bug going around and all she wanted was mashed potatoes. I did what [...]
Couscous Pilaf
Rice pilafs are one of my favorite side dishes or even entrée. They are just so comforting, simple, and full of flavor. I love that you can take the simplest ingredients and get something so amazing for dinner in less than 15-30 minutes. I had some couscous I needed to use up in my pantry. [...]
Tropical Winter Smoothie
I’m ready for spring in a bad way. The closest thing we have in Va to spring are these smoothies, it seems. This tropical smoothie will take you right to the warmest beach you can think of. It’s full of smooth mango, tart kiwi and refreshing orange flavors. The banana adds a wonderful creamy texture [...]
Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Stove top mac and cheese is one of the easiest, most delicious dinners I can think of. It makes me feel like a kid and I love not having too many dishes to do. The fact that it’s on the table in less than thirty minutes really puts it at the top of my favorites [...]
Spicy Orange Rice Noodle Salad
This was my first time cooking with rice noodles and I have to say they were a little scary at first. I really didn’t know what to expect. But I’m so glad I overcame my doubts because they are so good. The texture is fun and they absorb the flavors of this sauce beautifully. Best [...]
Top 4 Winter Smoothie Recipes You Need
These are my winter go to smoothies. All the ingredients are readily available this time of year. These smoothies are a great way to start the day or give you a little extra mid-day boost. After all the heavy, high calorie laden foods the past few weeks I was ready to take a break from [...]
Cranberry Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
It’s a new year and I’m sure you all are ready to get your healthy eating habits back on track. I never want to see another Christmas cookie again…well not for another 11 months. This crisp, refreshing kale salad is full of texture. The vibrant colors make this quite irresistible. Transitioning back to your healthy [...]
