Greek Salad of Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Chickpeas and Black Olives Paired with Arugula and Slices of Fresh Avocado, Topped with Feta and Fresh Basil, Drizzled with Balsamic Reduction and Olive Oil, and Sprinkled with Black Pepper There are some days I definitely don’t want to turn on my oven. I just want something quick, easy and…
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Irish Cheesy Apple Parsnip Soup: A Sweet, Savory, and Filling Combination of Roasted Vegetables and Fruit, Blended with Milks, Creams, Stout Cheddar Cheese and Delicate Seasonings
With all the snow and cold weather this past week after we had a wonderful few days of sunshine and warmth, I felt a good soup would be nice to add in the weekday meal mix. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I did some research into Irish soups and…
Stole a Pizza My Heart: Garlic Naan Crust, Topped with Pizza Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella and Pepperoni Hearts, Garnished with Italian Flat Leaf Parsley and Seasonings
I love pizza. Any kind of pizza, I’m there. My boyfriend (Chad) and I didn’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the actual day because of our opposite work schedules, but we are looking forward to celebrating this weekend! 🙂 Chad had off today and I worked from home, so I surprised him with these…
Simple, Flavorful and Filling Vegan Pad Thai: Spaghetti Squash and Carrot Noodles, Paired with Cubed Tofu and Sweet Peppers, Sprinkled with Sesame Seeds, Raw Cashews and Spring Onion, Spritzed with Lime
Nothing beats a great Pad Thai, especially when you add a really fantastic mix of vegetables into the recipe. I originally created this recipe during the summer, when my garden was OVERFLOWING with spaghetti squash and I had to get creative on how to change it up so I could eat and enjoy it all. I…
Very Veggie Mac and Cheese: Pasta Shells, Sweet Potato Noodles, Petite Green Peas and Super Greens, All Coated in a White Cheddar Pumpkin Sauce
I had every intention to make a salad today. But then it snowed. And it was cold. On top of it already being my work from home day. So I felt like I could do something a little more special for lunch. And that is when I fell back to my go-to when I am…
A Quicker, Healthier and Lighter Lasagna: Layered Zucchini Slices, Italian Chicken Sausage, and a Blend of Cheeses, Baked to Perfection
I love a good lasagna. It’s one of the ultimate comfort foods (at least for me). This version is my “easy, fast and healthy” recipe, and I adore it so much I have been known to make it for both lunch and then again for dinner (this may or may not have happened yesterday…again). Also…
The Healthier “Bagel Bite”: Zucchini Supreme Pizza Bites
Reminiscent of the “Bagel Bites” you may or may not have devoured as a kid, these Zucchini Supreme Bagel Bites are a definite crowd pleaser at a party (or easy/ healthy dinner option) for the kids and kids at heart! Thin slices of zucchini, topped with tomato basil sauce, a blend of cheeses, multicolor sweet peppers, uncured…
Savory Winter Salad: Mushroom Brie Stuffed Potatoes, Chicken Sausage, Peas, and Greens
Fresh Mixed Greens, Topped with Crisped Oven-Baked Mixed Potatoes Stuffed with Mushroom Brie Cheese and Drizzled with White Truffle Oil, Pan Browned Italian Chicken Sausage, and Sautéed Petite Peas, Sprinkled with Two-Tone Gomasio Serves 4 People (*Can easily be modified to serve 1 person or any amount) Recipe by © Alysha Melnyk 2017 *Potatoes adapted from Half…
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