Every week when I do my big grocery shopping trip cauliflower usually makes its way into my cart. I could eat it everyday--- simply seasoned and roasted, cauliflower takes on the flavor of buttery, soft trees. Does that even sound tasty? Nope. But there's no other way I can … [Read more...]
Chunky Monkey Smoothie
There’s only one reason I do not buy Ben and Jerry’s ice cream: I can eat a whole pint in one sitting! And I won’t share. Lucky for my sweet tooth I had a craving for Chunky Monkey ice cream and decided to recreate the flavors in a lower-calorie laden chunky monkey smoothie. It’s … [Read more...]
Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
The freshness of lemon and in-season asparagus make this lemon orzo with asparagus the perfect side dish for spring or summer! Lemon orzo with asparagus encompasses everything I love about the spring season. The brightness of the lemon zest and the crunch of the asparagus … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cranberry Applesauce
It's the 21st of the month, so that means today's recipe for Slow Cooker Cranberry Applesauce is inspired by The Recipe Redux! This month's theme is centered around cookbooks: take one of your favorite [or closest] cookbooks and ReDux the recipe on page 42 or 142 [the ReDux has … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Building A Better Salad
If you're like me, you might find yourself on a salad-kick after the weekend--- especially when one's weekend includes an overload of holiday party food and some extra trips to the Christmas cookie jar. Don't make yourself feel guilty for it! Instead, take Monday to regroup and … [Read more...]
