For a fun twist, traditional Mexican Street Corn is turned into a flavorful, fabulous dip. This easy to make dip is just begging your guests to dig in! This Elote-inspired dip is great for Cinco de Mayo, a summer party or game day gathering, or even your next Taco Tuesday! And if you love Mexican Street Corn be sure to check out this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad! This dip was inspired by something a friend's mother made for a backyard happy hour one summer. As I often do, I decided to put my spin on it before I shared it with you. Have you tried Mexican street corn?? Unless you are n ..read more

Edamame and avocado combine for a creamy hummus that is perfect for summer parties and backyard BBQs! This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. The combination of edamame and avocado results in bright flavors in this creamy hummus. Edamame hummus is a fun and delicious alternative to traditional hummus and it's always a hit at any party, but also works well for a healthy afternoon snack at home. Like most hummus, it's naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. This particular recipe was inspired by hummus I ..read more

If you're craving something healthy, this Chopped Kale Salad is loaded with veggies, topped with chicken and a tangy lemon vinaigrette giving you an easy, tasty meal! For more recipes using kale, try this Kale Pesto and this Kale Salad with Broccoli Slaw This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. If you are looking for ways to get your daily dose of greens, a kale salad is a great solution. Besides the fact that it's super tasty, the best part of this salad is it's really easy to make with ingredients you may very well already hav ..read more

This farro salad with grilled chicken, pistachios and pomegranate has a great nutty flavor and makes an easy, healthy lunch or dinner.  Product samples were provided by Wonderful Pistachios, thoughts and opinions are my own. I'm a fan of grain-based salad or bowls. They are easy to make and generally great for meal prep. Incorporating farro into your grain bowls is a great way to add a unique flavor to them. Farro is a slightly chewy ancient whole grain with a nutty flavor. It adds a lot of substance to a dish. These grain bowls work well for either lunch or a light dinner. [feast_adva ..read more

These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of a cookie and a granola bar!   This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Sometimes you want cookies but just don't feel like spending the time to scoop the dough. That's when cookie bars are a great solution! Cookie bars are a one-pan way to get cookie-like taste without all the fuss of making individual cookies. These are great for a post-workout snack, weekday dessert or to take to a potluck or party. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Recipe Highlights These bars are: Fast and ..read more

This bright, fresh salad combines sweet peas with goat cheese and candied hazelnuts for the ultimate springtime dish or light weeknight dinner! Spring is such a great season for fresh veggies! There are so many options to choose from and it's always a great idea to take advantage of what's fresh and in season. If you make the hazelnuts ahead of time, this salad is ready in less than 30 minutes making this the ultimate fresh weeknight side dish. This English Pea Salad is one of my newer takes on something mostly veggie-based, and I have to say, I'm kinda loving it and I&nb ..read more

 These mini puffy, beautifully golden brown savory Dutch Baby pancakes are perfect for a Spring Sunday brunch with friends!   This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Product sample provided by Nielsen-Massey.  Thoughts and opinions are my own. When I was a kid my mom made brunch for us almost every Sunday. It was always something a bit special, at least that's how I remember it! One of my favorite things that she made was this thing she called a Dutch Baby - a big fluffy pancake topped with all kinds of yummy fillings - be ..read more

The combination of hazelnuts, lemon and shallots in these French Green Beans elevates this side dish to a completely amazing level. You'll definitely want to come back for seconds!!  Well, by now you probably know that veggies are not one of my most favorite things, however, green beans are on the shortlist of veggies that I actually like. When you add some simple, fresh seasonings to them, they become simply wonderful! To me, green beans and Easter go hand-in-hand so with Easter quickly approaching I wanted to update one of my favorite green bean recipes. [feast_adv ..read more

Roasted butternut squash forms the base for this delicious savory dessert that's topped with pomegranate simple syrup!   This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Product samples provided by Sonoma Syrup. Thoughts and opinions are my own. Like several recipes on the blog, this one was inspired by a dish I had in a restaurant. This dessert was inspired by a dessert I had many years ago at a restaurant in Ashland, Oregon called Amuse. It's a twist on a classic savory dessert, similar to a pumpkin dessert, but perhaps even a little more ..read more

These meatballs get lightened up with some ricotta and a bit of quinoa and then tossed with a rich red sauce and healthy zucchini noodles for a healthy weeknight dinner.  This post may contain sales affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Meatballs are great to incorporate into your weekly meal prep routine. They are easy to make and reheat well so they are great to make ahead of time. While I'm all for pasta, zucchini noodles are a great option if you want to cut down on carbs and incorporate more veggies into your diet. They are an easy substitution in many ..read more