It's been swelteringly hot here in Grand Rapids this past week. I love summer, but when you're basically always dripping with sweat, well, not so much. These red, white and blue fruit pops have been a … [Read more...]
Potluck Corn Salad
Summer time = Party time! I feel like every weekend there is a backyard BBQ, pool party, or in my case Block party! I went to my very first ever block party recently and made this light potluck corn … [Read more...]
Chia & Flax Granola
I’m officially OBSESSED with granola, and this chia & flax granola is no exception. One of the reasons that I love granola is because you can literally throw it on top of almost anything- … [Read more...]
Healthy “Fast Food” – Salad Kits
Summer is finally (almost officially) here and I’m thrilled!! Warm sunshine on your skin and spending the majority of the day outside is just perfection. My only complaint with summer is that it isn’t … [Read more...]
Glazed Sour Cream Donuts
FRI-NALLY, TGIF! And I am so excited to share this recipe with you! Donuts are super trendy right now. I feel like every time I scroll through Instagram or browse Facebook there is an article … [Read more...]
Low-Sugar Rhubarb Crisp
It’s one of my absolute favorite times of the year… Rhubarb season! Not only is it delicious, but it signals the start of summer, YAY! Joseph and I were in Grand Rapids this weekend visiting … [Read more...]
Chickpea Cabbage Stir Fry
I love Meatless Monday. Don't get me wrong, I am a carnivore all the way, but I love a good plant based meal. Joe and I hopped on this bandwagon when we moved in together, so we are going on about two … [Read more...]
Chipotle Adobo Black Bean Hummus
Since I got my food process I have been using it almost daily, which is fabulous. What’s not so fabulous is we don’t have enough counter space to keep it out. So that means lugging it in and out of … [Read more...]
Banana Flax Granola
The age-old questions: Make VS Buy Yeah, having food made from scratch may be ideal, but it just isn’t always going to happen. For instance, I am not going to make my own yogurt or almond milk. … [Read more...]
Spinach & White Bean Chicken Chili
Saturday’s are crock-pot days in my household. And it is such a lifesaver! Sometimes I have to laugh at how regimented Joe and I are. I just really love routine. Using the crock-pot frees up SO … [Read more...]
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Pinwheels
I don’t know how your workplace is, but for me, we are always in the process of coordinating some sort of party/potluck- or at least that’s the way it feels. They’re nice because they break up the … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Oat Waffles
When I opened the waffle maker my sister got my for Christmas I was so excited. It's a little, red, mini-waffle iron. The fact that it was mini made me even more excited A. mini food is so fun B. you … [Read more...]
Simple Chicken & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
Simple dinners are the key to sanity. I hear so often “I don’t have time to make dinner” or “I can’t cook”. Having a healthy, home cooked meal doesn’t mean you have to slave over a stove for … [Read more...]
Dutch Oven Cornish Hen Meal
If you follow me on instagram you most likely saw this picture that I posted of my New Years Eve adventures: I know, I know, I am a wild child. Whatever.. I am a homebody and I have no shame. Plus … [Read more...]
Cranberry Turkey Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato Frosting And Cranberry Sauce Topping
I believe that food should never be boring. I am in my mid-twenties and still enjoy playing with my food- and I don’t anticipate that ever stopping. This past week I was doing my usual grocery … [Read more...]
Banana-Flax Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love buying big bunches of bananas, knowing I won’t eat them all, because it causes me to have a ton of baking-ready bananas in a week. That’s what happened this weekend (and I still have about 4 … [Read more...]
Black Bean “Meatballs”
I have really been trying to watch my spending recently since we are working towards saving to buy a house- Woof… Naturally, my downfall is groceries. I love going to the grocery store, and typically … [Read more...]
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