Month: May 2014

Chicken Tostadas

Chicken Tostadas

  These are an explosion of flavors and colors, and the great thing about these is you can top them with anything you want! Perfect for any fiesta or along with a margarita! Ingredients  4 corn tortillas 2 chicken breasts 1 cup corn 1 cup 

Summertime Popsicles

Summertime Popsicles

So who else is as excited about summer as I am?! I just got these awesome popsicle molds and am loving all the homemade fruit popsicle. I bet your kids will be lining out the door for them! Top left: Mango Watermelon Ingredients 2 cups 

Spicy Asian Salmon with Lo Mein Noodles

Spicy Asian Salmon with Lo Mein Noodles

  If you like spicy then this is the dish for you! I just love all the flavors, colors and textures. It’s perfect with a little crisp white Pinot Grigio or some sake. Enjoy!! Spicy Asian Sauce:  Ingredients  2 tbsp. garlic, minced 1 tbsp. Chili 

Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad

Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad

This combination together is amazing! So many flavors, crisp, salty, sweet, tangy, crunchy. It’s a perfect 3-ingredient salad!! Plus you can make a big batch for a party or one small individual one for yourself. 🙂 Ingredients 1 cup watermelon, medium diced 1 cup English 

Broccoli Pesto with Bowtie Pasta

Broccoli Pesto with Bowtie Pasta

This pasta is a party on a plate! It is so colorful and delicious!!! Ingredients For the Broccoli Pesto: 2 cups broccoli, just the florets; try and cut as much of the stem off as possible 1 ½ tbsp. lemon zest ¼ cup lemon juice 

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

So much beautiful lettuce at the market I couldn’t resist! These are such quick little wraps to make, and so easy. Not to mention, they are full of color and packed with flavor! For Peanut Sauce: Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tbsp. garlic, 

Watermelon Beet Juice

Watermelon Beet Juice

This is my new favorite juice!! It is so refreshing, and perfect to make right after a workout to stay hydrated. Ingredients 2 cups watermelon, diced 1 small beet, cooked and peeled 2/3 cup water 3-4 ice cubes Directions Place all in a blender and 

Herbed Turkey Sliders

Herbed Turkey Sliders

Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 2 tbsp. fresh herbs chopped (I use parsley and basil in here) 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cored, seeded, sliced 4-6 fresh basil leaves white cheddar cheese, sliced 4 Ciabatta buns Directions 

Sweet Potato and Yam Fries with Maple Aioli

Sweet Potato and Yam Fries with Maple Aioli

These are a great alternative to the russet potato fries; so much more colorful and healthy!! I serve these with my Herbed Turkey Sliders and it’s a great combo! Ingredients 1 Yam, peeled and julienned 1 sweet potato, peeled and julienned 2 tbsp. extra virgin 

Baked Pita Chips with Rosemary Salt

Baked Pita Chips with Rosemary Salt

These are great for a snack or an appetizer. Make extra because they will be gone!! Ingredients 1 package of Pita bread, I use Holyland Pita Bread 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped Directions Preheat oven 

Blueberry & Almond Smoothie

Blueberry & Almond Smoothie

This is so easy and quick to make for breakfast or right after a workout. It fills you right up!! Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 cups almond milk, homemade if possible 1 tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla extract Directions 

Cucumber Radish Salad

Cucumber Radish Salad

This is such a quick light salad for summer, you can’t go wrong! Ingredients 2 cups baby spinach and arugula 1/2 cup radishes, sliced 1/2 cup English cucumbers, seeded and sliced 1 tbsp. fresh basil chopped Shaved parmesan, for garnish Directions Place all ingredients in 

Lemon Lavender Bars

Lemon Lavender Bars

  Happy Spring!! This recipe will have your whole kitchen smelling so fresh and amazing. For the Crust: Ingredients ½ lb. of butter, unsalted, room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp. kosher salt ½ tbsp. dried lavender buds Directions Preheat