I love salsa. Roasted tomato salsa. Bean and corn salsa. Mango salsa. I don’t think I’ve ever met a salsa I didn’t like! The varieties are endless. Plus, salsa is so easy to make and versatile. So today I’m sharing a Superbowl salsa roundup where you’re sure to find one that’s right for your gathering for the big game! Restaurant Style Salsa ~A Cedar Spoon. Black Bean and Corn Salsa ~Lori’s Culinary Creations Southwestern Corn Salsa ~Delightful E Made Black Bean {Read More}
Peach Mango Green Smoothie: My 150-Calorie Snack Hack
January 8, 2015 By
This post is sponsored by Yoplait Greek 100. As always, opinions are my own. My number one resolution in 2015 is to get fit and, in the process, lose 10 pounds before Trevor and Rachel’s wedding in May. Yes, it’s a lofty goal, but I’ve done it before! Starting Monday, exercise will once again become my best friend. Along with lean protein, veggies and lots of salads. Bread? Pasta? Sugar? The enemy. So… what’s my game plan? In addition to exercising five-six days {Read More}
Pepitas! How to Make Perfect Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
November 22, 2014 By
I can remember when growing up that we would make roasted pumpkin seeds after we carved our jack-o-lanterns. I also remember it was a lot of work, but that we loved them! So this week, after gutting my pie pumpkins and making homemade pumpkin puree, I decided to treat Tom and me to the yummy seasonal treat of roasted pumpkin seeds! I was surprised at how interested my dear husband was in this little project! Before roasting, you do need to {Read More}
Chicken Artichoke Soup
November 15, 2014 By
I recently discovered the tasty chicken artichoke soup at Whole Foods and simply couldn’t get enough of it. But, that version is high in sodium AND it’s not very budget friendly. So of course I decided to create my own version! Mine doesn’t taste exactly like the Whole Foods version, but I actually like it better. It is deliciously satisfying and simple to make. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium yellow {Read More}
Crazy Good Cilantro Grilled Chicken
October 16, 2014 By
Tom and I love chicken. But not bland chicken. So I’m always on the lookout for a quick, flavorful marinade that delivers left-over worthy chicken. This is one of my faves: Crazy Good Cilantro Grilled Chicken. And what could go better with this great recipe than asparagus risotto and artichokes? Nom nom nom! I boil the artichokes and spend like 5 minutes on the risotto while Tom grills the chicken. I love cooking meals that have a division of labor! Here’s how {Read More}
Southwest Pizza
October 2, 2014 By
Time is tight on weekdays. Trader Joe’s is my go-to store to get the ingredients for a quick, healthy dinner. Today I feature Trader Joe’s Thursday: Southwest Pizza. It was the perfect day to use my new toys from Anthropologie that I bought with my birthday discount. Forget the clothes. I went for the kitchen gadgets! How CUTE are these???? I bought this Poppy Rolling Pin for my daughter-in-love Shandi for her wedding shower. I’ve secretly envied it since then. I {Read More}
