Give a new healthier meaning to Pizza night! These pizza quinoa bites are packed with flavor and have all the attributes of pizza that everyone loves! I honestly have not cooked much with quinoa. I know, I know, there are SO many good things about it and it’s yummy! My husband is a HUGE fan…
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Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
With over 10 grams of protein in each serving, this protein snack is a great post-workout snack or even just for a little chocolate snack! Hemp Protein? Huh? What’s that? Welll, lets just say it is really good for you. I mean, take a look at the bag there! And not only that, it contains…
Crunchy Omelette
A great way to get your vegetables in the morning! Crunchy Omelette is a great healthy way to start your day! We stayed at a hotel the other night that came with an included breakfast at a nearby restaurant. We were served something similar to this omelette and I did my best to re-create it…
Baked Cauliflower Nuggets
These little Cauliflower Nuggets have a little secret! Shhh…. They are made with vegetables and are healthy! Not that you would have any idea by the taste! Get out your sauces and start dippin’! You’ve heard of all the different types of fritters, I’m sure. Well….let me tell you. No need to look any further!…
Triple Fudge Chocolate Cookies
You will love these Triple Fudge Chocolate Cookies because it’s just in time for the holidays and there is much to do, but there’s always time for chocolate! It’s just a much needed break in your day, that’s all ;) This is truly the kind of cookie that you must have a glass of milk…
Easy Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup recipes vary from super hearty to watery and tasteless. This soup is best of both worlds: filling and flavorful! Lentils are a great source of protein and even helps lower cholesterol. Nothing better than eating a meal that has so many benefits! I have not cooked much with lentils but in Costa Rica they…
Homemade Granola
The most popular granola in town! This granola is a very tasty, family-friendly meal and best of all customizable! I LOVE homemade granola. It’s just one of those things that is always in our house. Every week I have a “essential items” list to make. It always includes granola, homemade yogurt, and banana bread. Everyone…
Salsa Picante
Great for football night or guys night! This salsa is MUY Picante and will blow your socks off! My husband loves spicy things! He likes it a lot more spicy then I do. Whew! I can’t handle the heat! The mix of peppers in this salsa is his favorite! We even grew some in our…
Chia Pudding
Chia Pudding is a great healthy choice for a snack or even breakfast! Lots of healthy benefits but more importantly, quick and easy! A friend of ours had to leave to town quickly and we were the recipients of some of their pantry goods that they had to leave behind. Not complaining! Among the assortment…
Apple Scones
Is there anything more amazing than light and flakey apple scones drizzled with a warm cinnamon glaze? I don’t think so! Another fall time apple treat! I was loving the smell of cooked warm cinnamon apples from my previous Apple Cinnamon Rolls, and couldn’t resist trying a yummy scone version! I was totally inspired to make…