While searching for lunch ideas, I found leftover chicken fried chicken from Cracker Barrel. Hmm. I didn’t feel like eating it. But then this lovely idea occurred to me–RE-PURPOSE it! So chop, chop, chop went the chicken and into a tasty lunch quesadilla for my husband and I to enjoy together. Next time you have […]
Fresh Summer Vegetable Salad
This recipe came from my need for an afternoon snack. Normally I grab a handful of pretzels or an apple and peanut butter. Sometimes, I go for something much less healthy. But this particular afternoon, fresh produce was calling my name. A chop here, a chop there and a beautiful, satisfying bowl of veggies sat […]
Cocoa Chex Mix
We were headed for an evening of games with our new friends, and I wanted to bring snacks to munch on. I’m a muncher. It can be hazardous to my health. I quickly decided on homemade popcorn. It is, after all, my favorite snack ever. Then my mind wandered to something chocolately. Naturally. I didn’t […]
Chicken Quesadillas
; I apologize for pre-posting this the other night before it was completed. There were various technical difficulties that my loving husband had to help me with. Ooops! In Quesadilla News….this is a crazy-delicious lunch or dinner idea that comes together quickly and easily. It’s healthy–but only if you can keep yourself from going back […]
Mango, Avocado, Black Bean Salsa
For a unique salsa with the freshest, most exotic ingredients, this is your recipe. The flavors meld beautifully and it looks just as stunning as it tastes. A quick and easy appetizer, snack, or side dish. OR if you’re Kevin and me–a complete lunch using Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips. :) Mango, Avocado, Black Bean […]
Pico de Gallo {Fresh Salsa}
We’re smack dab in the middle of homegrown tomato season, and I would highly encourage you to make your own salsa. Fresh salsa from fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, fresh onions, fresh garlic, fresh cilantro, and fresh lime juice is on a level of un-paralled awesomeness. So bust out your food processor (or get REALLY good at finely […]
Strawberry Parfaits
I’m the type of person who would love to eat ice cream at the end of every dinner. But that little voice in the back of my mind keeps me checked in reality. I can’t always have ice cream. So on the nights when I decide to be healthy, I make Kevin and I a luxurious […]
Blackberry Lemon Muffins
Blackberries were on sale for $0.99 cents per package, and I couldn’t resist buying a few! These delicate berries are normally $3.00 or more each, so even though I didn’t have a plan for them, I knew I would figure out a way to enjoy their deliciousness. I found a couple blackberry muffin recipes and […]
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
In preparing for a long drive and a week-long camping trip, I wanted to make hearty, nutritious granola bars. This recipe is quick to toss together with ingredients you’ll probably have in your cupboard. I chose to use natural peanut butter to continue with the “whole, hearty” theme, but using another form of creamy peanut […]
Salsa from Canned Tomatoes
I am still absolutely in love with the homemade-with-tomatoes-from-my-garden Salsa Recipe, but for the months when tomatoes are not in season, this recipe is top shelf amazing. I don’t know how I never thought of this before, but using canned diced tomatoes is brilliant and delicious. I’m fairly certain I’m never going to be buying the over-cooked, […]