This Sweet and Smoky Grilled Salmon is one for the books. Nothing beats grilling with charcoal! This salmon marinade is sweet and spicy, offering the perfect flavors to match the smokiness from the grill. This marinade would work well with chicken or pork as well! The Very Best Grilled Salmon I love salmon. Grill it, smoke it, bake it, sauté it. There are countless ways toRead more ->
These Summer Tomato Sandwiches are by far one of my favorite summer recipes! This simple, healthy, open faced tomato sandwich is a delicious snack, appetizer, or mid-day meal.
This Mezze Quinoa Salad is what dreams are made of: quinoa, artichokes, roasted red peppers, hearts of palm, olives, and a whole bunch of herbs tossed in a light and simple lemon vinaigrette. It doesn’t get much easier or delicious than this! This grain salad is the perfect healthy lunch or picnic side! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links.Read more ->
This Greek Zoodle Salad with Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce is fresh, flavorful, and so healthy! Zucchini stands in for pasta in this paleo and vegan take on a summertime favorite: pasta salad! This recipe is simple to prepare and is incredibly delicious! ZOODLES. By far, one of the things I look forward to most as summer approaches. I’m sure I know what you’re thinking: They’reRead more ->
This Vegan Three Bean and Hominy Chili is so satisfying – without the meat! It’s still protein packed with the addition of cannellini, black, and kidney beans. It’s filled with all the familiar delicious ingredients you’d find in any standard chili recipe. I take a shortcut with the Vegan Cornbread Muffins, which are so simple! This recipe is simple and delicious, and cooks up in noRead more ->
Smoky Cajun Shrimp and Grits! The perfect recipe to celebrate Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or…any ole’ day of the week, really! The Shrimp are lightly sautéed after being seasoned with a homemade cajun spice mix, while the grits cook up quickly on your stovetop, finished with a healthy sprinkle of cheddar cheese. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make, is healthy, and soRead more ->
What beats a hot bowl of chili?! Try Favorite Chili is the perfect crowd pleaser. It’s packed with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and corn. Garnish with your favorite toppings to make the perfect meal-in-a-bowl. Crockpot, slow cooker, and Instant Pot friendly! It’s Chili Season Quite literally, in fact. Today it’s supposed to reach a balmy high of 19…which is actually a heat wave, all things considered!Read more ->
A Minnesota classic! This Lightened Up Tater Tot Hotdish includes a homemade cream soup base, sautéed vegetables, ground beef, and yes – tater tots! Surprisingly simple, this recipe comes together easily making it a great weeknight meal! All Hail Tater Tot Hotdish Ya heard of it? How about casserole? Now am I speaking your language? Either way, for me (and arguably, many other Minnesotans), hotdishRead more ->
This Rosemary Sweet Potato Quiche with Turkey Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes, and Chiles is the perfect option for a gluten-free quiche base! It’s super simple and so delicious. The filling is packed with protein and some serious flavor from the help of sun-dried tomatoes and green chiles. An unlikely combination, but undeniably delicious! Do healthy breakfasts (perhaps on-the-go-friendly) fit your healthy eating intentions of 2018? IRead more ->
Lean venison gets an incredibly liberal dose of garlic in this slow cooked Garlicky Venison Roast. Root vegetables are roasted along side the roast, pureed to perfection, serving as a glorious base to the venison which is cooked so perfectly – it literally melts in your mouth! Winter Comfort What says “winter” like a good, slow cooked, tender Garlicky Roast? You know what I’m talkingRead more ->