Friends, this green bean potato and trout dinner salad has become my new favorite thing! It is the perfect way to refuel after a work out because it is loaded with healthy carbs and protein!
“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Potatoes USA and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As always, all thoughts are my own.” Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Grains, Recipe Redux, Salad
Recently, I came across the idea for loaded feta fries while reading a magazine. However, I didn’t want to heat up the oven for fries during the heat of summer! Instead, I recreated the recipe to make these tomato and cucumber loaded greek nachos!
Nachos are such an easy meal, I have been enjoying them a lot this summer, usually heated to melt some cheese. This nacho recipe is different for many reasons, but especially because it is cold! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Feta, Garlic, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
This month, the recipe redux asked us for our favorite healthy recipe celebrating stone fruits! Peaches are actually my second favorite stone fruit, behind cherries, and I love them in these barbecue black bean tacos with peach salsa!
Peaches pair perfectly with other fresh salsa ingredients, like acidic tomatoes, and bright cilantro. Their sweetness really helps to balance the salsa, which is the star of this dish! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cabbage, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Peaches, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
I have a question for you today. What are the 7 layers you use in your 7 layer dip? On these 7 layer dip bean tostadas I used refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, and tomatoes!
I feel like the base, from beans to cheese, is pretty standard. However, the additional toppings are something that everyone might do a little differently. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Salsa, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
This tex mex black bean wedge salad is loaded with veggies including corn, tomatoes, and black beans for protein. The dressing is made from yogurt and hot sauce and is creamy, tangy, and spicy!
I love salads on a hot summer day because you don’t have to cook, and heat up the kitchen. Salads can also be a great light meal if you take it easy on the toppings, which I tend to over do. That’s what work outs are for, right?! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Is everyone ready for their Independence day celebrations? I have got a fun recipe to share with you today, perfect for any patriotic holiday such as the fourth of July, memorial day, or even veterans day! Check out these red white and blue nachos!
I have been scheming up this recipe for about a year. I saw many awesome patriotic dishes last year, but I was surprised at how few savory dishes get the red white and blue theme! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
I am a huge fan of eggs, but my husband is not. Therefore, having eggs has become a treat I enjoy when I’m only cooking for myself. This zucchini tomato fritatta for one is a perfect light summer lunch, just for me!
This spring I fell in love with this kale and potato fritatta, but it was a little too much to eat all by myself. Summertime zucchini and tomato fill the fritatta up, but keep it light. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Zucchini
This grilled veggie sandwich with garlic scape pesto is one of my favorite summertime dinners! It’s fun to load up the grill with seasonal and colorful veggies to make a simple yet flavorful sandwich!
This months recipe redux theme was for healthy upgrades to the simple sandwich. Instantly, I knew I would post this recipe because it is loaded with healthy, seasonal vegetables! Continue reading
Posted in Recipe Redux, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Ciabatta, garlic scapes, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Zucchini
I love to make homemade pizza, so I thought, why not the sauce too? Pizza sauce is not a consistent recipe at all! There are a million different ways to make it, and today I am sharing my homemade pizza sauce from tomato sauce recipe!
While doing research for this recipe, I found a lot of different sauce recipes. Some used all tomato paste with water, some were no-cook recipes using canned tomatoes, and some used no seasonings! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Pizza
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Every season brings on a new cooking method for the kitchen, and summertime is grilling season! This grilled polenta with fresh tomato relish captures summer with a smoky polenta wedges, and a garden-fresh relish!
I kept this recipe simple, so that it could be adapted to any situation. You can serve this recipe as an appetizer or side, or add some protein to make it whole meal! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Polenta, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
