Santa Fe Inspired Sweet Potatoes 🍠 Since we’re all trying to keep our food budget in check while simultaneously feeding our family TASTY, satisfying, and super nutritious meals – when sweet potatoes go on SALE I buy a BUNCH and create a meal out of em’. These Santa Fe Inspired Sweet Potatoes definitely checked all Read More!
Quick Broccoli + Sausage Sheet Pan 🥦 This year I’ve made it a HUGE focus of mine to keep our family food budget in check. We’re making simpler meals and ALWAYS shopping the sales. What does shopping the sales mean? For me it means that I have a few ideas for recipes I’d like to Read More!
Watermelon: What They Are, Why To Eat Them + Delicious Watermelon Recipes Watermelons are a classic summer treat found at barbecues, graduation parties, baby showers, and more. While watermelons are best enjoyed during their peak season (May-September), they’re a staple fruit to eat year-round because they’re FULL of amazing health benefits. First and foremost, watermelons Read More!
Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps 🥑🥬 If you’re looking for a really great, fresh-tasting lunch idea, we’ve TOTALLY got you covered here! These simple lettuce wraps are so perfect for summertime to keep things light with minimal cooking and prep. These are SUPER TASTY and very satisfying thanks to the high protein & healthy fats. You Read More!
Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, or meal prep, yet they’re TOTALLY delicious enough to receive a promotion to your holiday table. 🍋THIS Lemony Garlic Oil that we’re brushing these lil’ fellas with is going to completely blow you away! From here on out every sprout that comes from my kitchen Read More!
Mushroom Pizza Bites You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these totally DELECTABLE lil’ mushroom pizza snacks! If you have kids or teens at home, let me nudge you to get them in the kitchen with you this weekend to make these little pizza bites! They’re great for kids to make because they Read More!
Sesame Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry We’re all about one-pan skillet meals over here! I love how quickly they come together and clean up is just as fast. This stir fry is as simple as it gets – for those nights that you *really* just want to just order take-out, but then you realize that Read More!
Pork Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce Ohhhh the FLAVORS happening here with these skewers is SO WORTH the 20-minute marinade session!🔥 I’m not exactly sure why food-on-a-stick is so much fun to eat – but IT IS! It really is. Do you use your BBQ grill year-round or just in the warmer months? We tend to Read More!
Riley Lost 28 Pounds and Feels Happier! Hello, I’m Riley. I’m 57. I live in the “Wine Country” in Northern California with my partner Curt. I’m a proud Aunt. I work in Dentistry, and I love to cook and hike. We enjoy hiking in Yosemite National Park and along our coastline. Two years prior to Read More!
Quick Three Bean Salad A SUPER EASY side dish for those backyard parties and BBQ’S this weekend! Not only is this three-bean salad really tasty (and nutrient-packed!) BUT it’s made from ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and freezer…which means it’s a very cost-effective way to entertain. You can easily double or triple Read More!