I have such fond memories of this salad. My grandmother has been making this salad as a side for our family Christmas every year since I can remember. As a kid I don’t think I appreciated the culmination of textures and citrus flavors that excite your tastebuds, but as a young adult and into my twenties I have looked forward every year to this Grapefruit + Avocado Salad. The pairing of the tangy ...
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Roasted Beet, Fennel + Citrus Salad
Citrus, beets and fennel - you might think the individual ingredients are too individually bold to work well together, but in reality, when paired together, they balance each other out so well! The acid from the citrus helps to balance out the sweetness of the beets. I love this recipe from The Splendid Table that also incorporates fennel. Fennel helps to brighten the beet flavor. Roasting ...
Baba Ganoush
I started making baba ganoush when I did my first Whole30. At the time, I was obsessed with hummus and had no idea how I would go an entire 30 days without my favorite dip. It was a serious problem. I did a little research and found that baba ganoush was a similar style dip, but instead of chickpeas, it is made with roasted eggplant. At that time there were not as many “Whole30” approved ...
Best Ever Whole30 Ketchup
I know what you're thinking...."Make my own ketchup? Is she nuts?! Who has time for that!" Follow me here for a moment. I am not a ketchup lover. I don't even dip my fries in ketchup (I know, I hear it's a crime). I'm just not a big sauce kid. However, this homemade ketchup from Jay's Baking Me Crazy rocked my world. Call me a convert. I'm now making regular batches of this goodness and ...
Coconut-Banana Chia Pudding
Coconut chia pudding is a simple, three-ingredient breakfast you can prep at night and grab on your way out the door in the morning! Chia seeds are nutritious for a handful of reasons. Filled with fiber, chia seeds are good for your gut! Chia seeds also have omega-3 fatty acids which are considered your "heart-healthy" fats. These heart-healthy fats are essential to include in your diet, since ...
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
Sometimes you just need your greens! But we don’t always want to eat spinach salads or sautéed kale. Smoothie bowls are an easy and delicious way to pack in a ton of nutrients to your day! This Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl is not only beautiful, it is extremely easy! We promise you’ll feel great and your body will thank you! Greens are high in fiber and low in fat so they are perfect for ...
Peppermint Marshmallows
I have always dreamed of making marshmallows. It may sound like a weird dream, but I always thought it was one of those things that would be much better if it was homemade, like cookies or pickles! I guess making food for this blog has boosted my confidence and I finally was ready to try it out! These marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and melt in your mouth (or hot cocoa). They will definitely ...
Southern Living’s White Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
In my experience, sometimes baking is best left to the pro's, and who better to turn to than Southern Living? I have so many of their cookbooks and credit them with much of my culinary education over the years. A few years back, my mother gifted me with the 2010 Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook that is filled with everything you could need to be the perfect holiday host (or guest!). ...
Holiday Wreath Baked Brie
Whether it's for Christmas Eve, an office holiday party, or a gift swap with your best girls, I am always looking for a festive appetizer to bring along during the holiday season. This year, I partnered with Milton's Craft Bakers to make a Holiday Wreath Baked Brie to serve with their gluten free crackers that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Like many families across the country, I have ...
Oven-Roasted Green Beans Two Ways
When it comes the the holidays, sides are just as important as the main dish, right? I think so, too. That's why when I was working up a healthier alternative to green bean casserole for my Thanksgiving menu, I crafted up two recipes. And since I couldn't decide which was better - why not do both? I knew I wanted to incorporate almonds, so I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's pre-cut green beans ...
