Tasty Thursday: Pancetta, Asparagus Pasta with Pine Nuts
This recipe is one of my all time favorite weeknight pasta recipes. It is healthy, light and full of flavor. It is a Cooking Light recipe, although you would never know it, from March 2010. I have made it for several people and have had rave reviews each time. This week, I made it with [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Parmesan Crisps
Today’s recipe, Parmesan Crisps, will be one of the easiest hors d’oeuvres you will ever make. They only take 10 minutes from start to finish, but the flavor is undeniable. Most likely you have everything you need to make these in the kitchen right now. They work beautifully on their own as an appetizer or [...]
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Tasty Thursday…Baked Ginger Cilantro Tilapia
I have found another amazing tilapia recipe! This one is so simple to make, healthy and is bursting with flavor, it may be my favorite tilapia recipe to date. The original recipe can be found on The Kitchn, however I made a couple of substitutions. I am positive either way you make it, you will [...]
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Tasty Thursday! Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Today’s recipe I stumbled upon while browsing pinterest for a new light spring/summer recipe. It works perfectly for vegetarians and vegans and has a ton of flavor. The chipotle peppers and jalapeno add a nice kick. The original recipe was posted by 86 Lemons. It makes a large amount of pasta salad, a perfect dish [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Crockpot Chicken Chilaquiles
Today’s recipe is another one of my absolute favorite easy crock pot recipes. The ingredients are so simple, but after cooking all day this recipe is big on flavor. Originally, I found this recipe on Martha Stewart’s website, but altered it to make it a crock pot dish. It also works well for a quick [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Roasted Veggie Tostadas
Thank goodness it’s Thursday. It has been a crazy week and I am ready for the weekend. Today is a big day for my design client…it is moving day! After many, many months of hard work and construction the movers are loading their furniture and moving it into the new house. It is an exciting [...]
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Tasty Thursday: 7 Tried and True Crockpot Recipes
This week, with the move, I have not cooked one meal at home. I always miss not cooking, but sometimes it is easy to get out of the habit. One way I get back on schedule in the kitchen is to add two crockpot meals to my weekly menu plan. Crockpot meals are so easy [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Turkey and Feta Meatballs w/ Orzo
Earlier this week I invited friends over for dinner. As I was browsing recipes to make for a light dinner I ran across this recipe for Turkey and Feta Meatballs with Orzo on The Everygirl. I received rave reviews from my dinner guests and I thought I would pass the recipe on to you this [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Homemade Chicken Enchiladas
This is by far the best chicken enchilada recipe I have made at home. I originally found the recipe on Skinnytaste, but have altered it to suit my tastes. I think the kick in the enchilada sauce is what makes this recipe so amazing! Homemade Chicken Enchiladas serving size: 8 enchiladas Ingredients: For the sauce: [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
This recipe is one of my go to recipes when I want something hearty and healthy for dinner. I do not eat a lot of red meat, but sometimes it really hits the spot. Quinoa stuffed peppers is by far my favorite ground beef recipe (other than tacos…maybe). The original Quinoa stuffed pepper recipe I [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Energy Bites
I love this simple sweet treat. Energy bites are perfect for afternoon sweet cravings or a quick bite while your out hiking in the woods. As far as sweet treats are concerned these are pretty healthy. Energy Bites Makes 20-25 bites Ingredients: 1 c. dry oatmeal 1 c. toasted coconut flakes 1/2 c. chocolate chips [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Pesto Minestrone Soup
Today, I would like to share one of my all time favorite soups. It easy easy and very healthy. My friend Harmony gave me the original recipe, but I have altered it a lot to satisfy my taste. Healthy Minestrone Soup Ingredients: 1 c chopped squash 1 c chopped zucchini 1 c chopped onion 1 [...]
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Tasty Thursday: 15-Minute Peanut Butter Fudge
Oh my goodness, this has to be the best peanut butter fudge I have ever tasted and it is so easy to make, it takes about 15 minutes. My family has been using this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom originally got it from my kindergarten teacher when I was younger…it [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Baked Chicken Parmesan
Last week, I made this recipe for my parents for the first time. My mom enjoyed it so much that she asked me to make it again for her this week and informed me that she was planning on serving it at her next dinner party, which is the ultimate compliment. What I love about [...]
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Tasty Thursday: Chocolate Lava Cake
Boy oh boy, do I have a dessert recipe for you today! If you’re searching for something a little different for Christmas dessert this year, this is your recipe. I made it a couple of weekends ago for family and friends, it was a topic of conversation all weekend. Chocolate Lava Cake: serves 8 Ingredients: [...]
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