Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa

A mug of cocoa near dates, peppermint oil, bowls of cacao, and dried eucalyptus

Warm, creamy, and packed with nutrient dense ingredients: this Superfood Peppermint Hot Cocoa is a festive and delicious way to start your day! Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse and is rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, making it a perfect healthy ingredient for this cocoa. Naturally sweetened, and flavored with essential oils, this is a feel good treat for a cold day! I beg the question:Read more ->

PB Protein Energy Bites

These PB Protein Energy Bites are simple, scrumptious, and the perfect post-workout or midday snack! They’re easy, healthy, and offer a boost of fast energy. This recipe is easily adjustable, and the ingredients can be catered to your liking.  A protein bite is a protein bite is a protein bite. Do you follow? I always used to think that all protein bites are created equal.Read more ->

Charred Poblano and Corn Guacamole

Your new favorite snack! This Charred Poblano and Corn Guacamole is packed with delicious smoky, citrusy, and fresh flavors. Both corn and poblano peppers get charred on the grill, and are tossed with avocados, red onion, garlic, and cilantro. Bring this yummy guacamole to your next get together – this is one appetizer you’ll be known for! OH MY GUACAMOLE. Let’s just get in toRead more ->

Melon Caprese Skewers

A platter of Melon Caprese Skewers

These party pleasing Melon Caprese Skewers are everything you want in an appetizer: salty, sweet, fresh, and simple. Bocconcini, fresh and juicy melon, and peppery basil. These skewers are perfect for a picnic or backyard BBQ! All hail CAPRESE! And newsflash: it’s not just for summer. These little appy skewers are a perfect light bite before a big meal (ahem….Thanksgiving dinner), or a fresh additionRead more ->

Smoked Trout Bites

These Smoked Trout Bites are savory little puffs full of delicious smoked trout. The addition of bright dill are the perfect compliment to these light bites. They make a perfect appetizer or snack! It’s almost THANKSGIVING! And we all know what that means. Turkey thawing. Potato peeling. Pie baking. Ingredient scavenging. Wine buying. All the activities centering around one beautifully glorious day: Thanksgiving. I loveRead more ->

Rye & Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Rye & Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Muffins on brown parchment paper

*Recipe updated 3/11/22 These Rye & Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Muffins are the perfect baking project to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Irish Soda Bread Muffins What’s your favorite festive Irish food? Corned beef and cabbage? A reuben? Colcannon? Guinness? Yes, Guinness constitutes as food. No,Read more ->

Fruit Plate with Applesauce Sweetened Tahini Sauce

This Fruit Plate with Applesauce Sweetened Tahini is a delicious, light, and nutritious way to start your day! Pick your favorite selection of fruit and top it with this protein packed drizzle. Apple sauce lightly sweetens the tahini, while still keeping it’s seed-butter texture and luxuriousness. Sprinkled with coconut flakes, this breakfast is super simple and scrumptious. Haaaaaapppyyy New Year!!!! Oh wait. I’m two weeksRead more ->

Greek Dip

Greek dip on a pita chip

A favorite go-to snack when told, “Just bring an app!” Creamy, garlicky hummus serves as the base for this addictive dip. Quinoa tabbouleh packs the flavor punch, with parsley, mint, tomato, green onion, and rich olive oil. Equally delicious scooped with pita chips, veggies, or a spoon. Let me guess. You’re sick of bringing the same old appetizer that everyone expects you to bring. “Great.Read more ->