One of my favorite things about Instagram is following other foodies. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only crazy person who takes pictures of what I’m eating. Last week, the talented Jenny of Picky Palate shared a photo of a strawberry, goat cheese, and pecan salad she was about to eat at a restaurant. I had some goat cheese chilling in my fridge, so with inspiration from Jenny,…
It’s Recipe Redux time again! Last month the challenge was grilling. This month we are sharing summer drink recipes. To be honest, I had a hard time coming up with a summer drink idea. That’s probably because I tend to drink water, water, and more water in the summer. I don’t get very fancy with my water except to put a slice of cucumber in the glass every once in…
All day today, I had planned to roast a bunch of veggies for dinner to toss with either quinoa or millet for Meatless Monday. As the day went on, I just couldn’t make myself turn on the oven. It’s way too hot outside, and I needed a quick dinner so that we could get to the baseball game on time not more than 20 minutes late. I was looking for…
Inspired by EA, aka “The Spicy RD“, I recently dipped into the bulk bin at Sprouts and came home with some millet. Millet is a gluten-free ancient grain, typically grown for bird seed in the United States. With 6 grams of protein per cup and a versatile flavor, this grain is not just for the birds! Millet looks like little round seeds and is easy to cook with. This tabbouleh…
Have you been finding beets in your CSA basket or co-op haul lately? Maybe you have noticed their bright colors at your local grocery store. Before this year, I never realized how many different colors of beets there are. We have been lucky enough to pick our own beets at a local farm and can find red, golden and even candy cane striped beets. I think my favorite right now…
Welcome to the first month of Recipe ReDux, a challenge group of healthy living bloggers who believe that with healthy eating, taste must come first! See the entire list of recipes at the end of this post. This month’s theme is grilling which put me into a bit of a panic. Since our move, our outdoor grill has been non-functional without a gas hookup. Thankfully, we have our trusty George…
What will you be cooking up on Sunday for the big guy in your house? Haven’t decided yet? How about honoring Dad with a sweet and savory lamb sirloin? This recipe is simple but impressively delicious. Throw it together with some coconut quinoa and steamed artichokes and you have yourself an impressive dinner! Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub filets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Brown all sides in…