Homemade Pico De Gallo This homemade pico is a steadfast part of our family all Summer long! That magical season when big, red, sun-ripened tomatoes are hanging from the vines and crisp jalapenos are plentiful! At our house, we typically plant an entire garden bed to facilitate the making of fresh pico every Summer! Read More!
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls are an Epic Clean Eating Treat! Add cookies into the daily mix = Because we all need some daily YUM! I love to keep a batch of these in the fridge for the kids to snack on after school! “I was SO happy when I realized I had all Read More!
Fruit + Cheese Easter FUN Platter Have FUN + Make it YOUR own & TAG me in YOUR own creative platters! I want to see what YOU create to celebrate the season!Makes about 8-10 servings Ingredients: 16 ounces cheddar cheese 1 small pineapple 10 oz strawberries 15 oz. blueberries 4 kiwis, peeled 1 lb. seedless Read More!
Healthier Baked Buffalo Wings We have 4 hungry teenage boys in our household…along with 2 even hungrier teenage girls. Buffalo wings REALLY seem to make everyone HAPPY, and if they have a few friends over, these wings are a TOTAL crowd-pleaser! This is our FAVORITE recipe for homemade, crispy wings slathered in tangy buffalo sauce!Makes Read More!
Strawberry Mozzarella Avocado Boats A SUPER SIMPLE and delicious idea to celebrate Strawberry Season! This avocado/strawberry combination is surprisingly tasty! I think these beautiful little avocado boats would be a really fun idea to make a bunch to set out buffet-style for your spring & summer parties, baby showers, bridal showers, BBQs, etc. Your guests will Read More!
Quick & Easy Strawberry Avocado Toast Hello Sweet Strawberry Season! Nothing beats fresh, local strawberries. That said, most strawberries in the U.S. are grown in either California or Florida. Our peak strawberry season is April-June. Here in Utah, we’ve had good luck growing our own strawberries over the years. The plants give us the sweetest, Read More!
Loaded Sweet Potato Fries + Avocado Lime Crema #TacoTuesday idea for ya! Load em’ up AnY way YOU like! Crispy sweet potato fries + THE most delicious avocado cream! These loaded sweet potatoes are a completely balanced nutrient dense POWERHOUSE while tasting like satisfying COMFORT snack-food!Makes about 4 servings Ingredients: 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, washed Read More!
Baked Smoky Potato Wedges + Limey Avo Mash Every time I post potatoes, someone comments “potatoes aren’t healthy” I’m happy to know that in fact – potatoes are REAL food and a nutrient dense snack option! Treat them like a treat! Don’t overdo it! These homemade wedges are a FABULOUS snack for your kids + Read More!
Cheesy Jalapeño Avocado Toast Jalapeño peppers contain something called capsaicin, an alkaloid that gives peppers that characteristically spicy quality and it is also responsible for many of their health benefits. Jalapeños are low in calories and a good source of fiber, vitamin B6 and vitamin C…and pretty BIG on FLAVOR too! There are many studies Read More!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chewy Bars These chewy bars are a FUN weekend project to make with the kids! Super YUM, and great to have on hand! The “sweetness factor” can be adjusted by adding more or less honey/maple syrup since it’s such a personal preference! I wrap mine in plastic wrap and store in the Read More!