Coconut Curry Chicken Salad

This Coconut Curry Chicken Salad is packed with flavor and crunch! Juicy Thai coconut marinated chicken tops a bed of crunchy veg. It’s tossed in a coconut balsamic and lime vinaigrette and all topped off with fresh mint and salty peanuts. This salad is undeniably a satisfying meal!  Tell me. Do you love salads? No, I’m not talking about a bag full of wilty greens,Read more ->

Mushroom “Crab” Cakes

These Mushroom “Crab” Cakes are the real deal! Lion’s Mane mushrooms stand in for crab in these scrumptious vegan friendly crab cakes. Top with a dollop of Greek Yogurt Remoulade Sauce, and try to east just one. Perfect for vegetarians, flexitarians, and meat lovers alike! Tried this recipe for Mushroom “Crab” Cakes and loved it? Use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media soRead more ->

Deviled Egg Salad

A plate of lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumber, and deviled eggs

Post updated April 20, 2022.  This Deviled Egg Salad highlights the classic appetizer in a fun new way. Fresh vegetables are tossed with a lemony vinaigrette and topped with deviled eggs! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Deviled Eggs…On A Salad! Not much is more of a crowd pleaser than deviledRead more ->

Spring Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

A bowl of greens topped with pink watermelon radish slices and fennel, surrounded by a bowl of pistachios and a jar of yellow vinaigrette

This beautiful Spring Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette is the perfect addition to your Spring table! Tender butter and green leaf lettuces are topped with paper thin whisps of fennel, cucumber, and watermelon radish, tossed with a lemon shallot vinaigrette, and sprinkled with shelled pistachios. Light, simple, and delicious! Spring Salad with Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette Spring has sprung, and it is VERY evident with thisRead more ->

Greek Zoodle Salad with Roasted Garlic Tahini Sauce

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 ->

Italian Cobb Salad

This Italian Cobb Salad packs a serious flavor punch! There are a few traditional Cobb ingredients in this recipe (such as hard boiled eggs and tomatoes). But every other ingredient gets an Italian twist:  the chicken is marinated in an herby red wine vinaigrette. The bacon is made from prosciutto. The cheese is a crunchy Grana Padano. Marinated artichokes, olives, and pickled peppers also transformRead more ->

White Turkey Chili

A bowl of white chicken chili

This White Turkey Chili is packed with feel good ingredients and flavors. Lean turkey and cannellini beans offer plenty of protein. The mixture of onion, poblanos, garlic, and hominy create a delectable base for this cold-weather favorite. Chili is synonymous with comfort on the coldest days. It truly warms you from the inside out, providing you with the sense that everything is going to beRead more ->

Apple and Brie Soup with Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola

This Apple and Brie Soup with Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola is the epitome of cheesy, creamy, heavenly soup. Butternut squash and apple give it a dose of healthy seasonal fruit and veg, but gets an uber fancy upgrade with brie and cheddar cheeses. The Bacon and Pumpkin Seed Granola will literally make you question everything you know. It’s that good! I have never wantedRead more ->

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

This slow cooker Ropa Vieja is perfect for your busiest days. The beef slow cooks in a mixture of peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices which produces flavor-packed results. Round out the meal with Cilantro Quinoa and Smashed Black Beans. I know what you’re thinking. Really, I do. I agree that a hammerhead shark would indefinitely beat a crocodile in an unexpected duel. But that’s neitherRead more ->

Grilled Chicken Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Pesto Mayo

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! What are you doing this weekend? I hope you’re enjoying one of the following: Warm weather Water sports Beer (or, how about margaritas?) Grilling Being the unofficial kickoff to summer, this weekend makes my heart happy. What’s not to love? You’ll most likely find me in or near some body of water, slathering on SPF 70 ( yes, 70 ), enjoyingRead more ->