Summer orzo pasta salad made with feta cheese, basil, dried cranberries and orzo pasta. This unique pasta salad is bursting with flavor in every single bite.Orzo Salad I am so excited to share with you one of my all time favorite recipes. This orzo salad recipe just screams summer. I first had it when we lived in Virginia Beach years ago. My cousin fixed something like this and it was a recipe I just could not get off my mind. The sweet flavor with the tartness of the feta cheese is ... READ MORE
Healthy Turkey Chili
Protein packed healthy turkey chili recipe that can be on the table in 45 minutes. Loaded with six vegetables, two kinds of beans including black beans and homemade chili seasoning this flavorful and simple soup is easy to make.Healthy Turkey Chili Ground turkey is one of those things that could be seen as limiting. When you visit your local meat provider, there are ten times more beef products available than turkey. We are red meat eaters in this country, are we not? We use it in ... READ MORE
The Best Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
Easy healthy no bake granola bar recipe made with nuts, coconut, chocolate chips and/or dried fruit. See the how to video on how to make this easy adaptable snack!The first time I had these healthy granola bars, I knew I had to have the recipe!Nearly 7 years ago, one of my favorite high school teachers was doing a bike race in NW Ohio and stayed overnight with my husband and I. Along with her bike gear and luggage, she brought along some healthy homemade granola bars and asked us if ... READ MORE
Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe
A healthy zucchini bread made with whole wheat, flax meal and coconut oil as well as dark brown sugar for a more caramel flavor. Additional sweetening ingredients include chopped medjool dates and applesauce.I’ve been toying around with my own healthy zucchini bread recipe (that's also vegan!) for some time and I think I’ve finally landed on what I think is the perfect bread for snacks, dessert – even breakfast.Here's Why This Recipe is A Health(ier) RecipeZucchini is ... READ MORE
Healthy Cookie Recipe
When it comes to the best cookies, our family has always preferred an oat-ey (is that a word?) hearty and healthy cookie . The healthier they are, the more we can eat, right?? Truly, if any recipe includes whole grains, dark chocolate and dried fruits, we are in love. A few years ago I created a cookie recipe inspired by the well known Clif Bar using ingredients from my two favorite flavors : Sierra Trail Mix and Coconut Chocolate Chip. I combined raisins, pumpkin seeds, oats, coconut and dark ... READ MORE
Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Bread With Lemon Glaze
Lemon and blueberries make a beautiful pair and with both fruits in abundance this season, I want to share my mouthwatering lemon and blueberry poppy seed bread with a simple lemon glaze. There is no shortage of lemon recipes out there, but when you add in the sweet and sour pop of fresh blueberries, you are on to something really special. It is both sweet and lemon tart and it's perfect for summer breakfast on the porch or a light dessert after an evening barbecue.The origins of this ... READ MORE
Simple & Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
I delight in this easy homemade granola recipe.There is something about that crunchy wholesome cereal that just gets to me. I could literally eat it anytime of the day and for any reason. Buy what exactly is traditional granola? Rolled oats and sweetener baked until crisp and served with milk, fruit, yogurt or eaten plain as you hike up a mountain. Granola had its beginnings in 19th century America, but it really became popular during the hippie movement when fruits, nuts and all things ... READ MORE
Watermelon Stars
Do you need a healthy, quick and easy snack or centerpiece for your patriotic cookout this weekend? I've got one for you that will be a big hit with the kids - and the adults too!Every Memorial day we travel to a nearby small town to attend their parade. But most importantly, they have the most beautiful ceremony following the parade at their cemetery. The kids lay flowers on the graves and many of the area children sing patriotic songs before taps is played and a moment of silence is ... READ MORE
Homemade Trail Mix (With Brown Sugar Pecans!)
In my world, trail mix is simply the best snack. It's easy to store, requires no eating utensils, is both nutritious and delicious. Not to mention the fun in picking out your favorite part of the mix! In doing some research, I learned that the combination of nuts, fruit and chocolate as a snack dates back to the early 20th century when an outdoorsman named Horace encouraged it during one of his camping guides. With a name like Horace, how could you resist? His invention quickly spread across the ... READ MORE
Simple Blueberry Muffin Recipe
There are certain times in life when a good and simple blueberry muffin recipe is on the radar. Muffins = quick snack, breakfast food or healthy dessert. They are extremely versatile and can be made with most any fruit you find on sale. Even certain types of vegetables can inspire a muffin recipe. What I enjoy most about muffins is that they travel well and are easy for little hands to hold. All you need is a container for transport and you can virtually throw them to the back of the car while ... READ MORE
