Stuck on what to make for lunch tomorrow? Want to “spice things up a bit”?! Then you may want to try my new sandwich creation – an open-faced spicy chickpea salad sandwich! It’s super simple, quick to make, and also very filling! I’ve always been a huge fan of chickpeas – there’s so many things you…
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Colorful Raw Veggie “Tacos”: Lettuce “Taco Shells”, Topped with Hummus, Broccoli and Carrot Slaw, Cucumbers, Sweet Peppers, and Rainbow Carrots, Drizzled with a Spicy Chipotle Sauce
My boyfriend’s exact words after giving him one of these was “Why are you trying to disguise the fact this is actually just a salad?”, followed by: “These are actually pretty good!” Hahaha! That definitely made me laugh. I like to get a bit creative with my food options, especially when it comes to incorporating…
Dark Chocolate Chickpea, Tahini and Peanut Butter Candy Easter Eggs: Chickpeas, Tahini, Peanut Butter, Maple Syrup, Almond Extract and Vanilla Extract, Blended to Creamy Perfection and Dipped in Dark Chocolate
I was never a huge “candy lover”. In fact, growing up my brother would end up eating most (if not all) of my candy because I showed minimal interest in it. Which is surprising, because I do have a HUGE sweet tooth – hand me any dessert and I’m there. One candy I did enjoy…
Bright Rainbow Bell Pepper Brunch: Eggs Over Easy in Bell Pepper Slices, Topped with Fontina Cheese and Sprinkled with Black Pepper and Parsley, Drizzled with Hot Sauce, and Served with Seed Toast
Spring is (technically) here, but it doesn’t feel like it! Especially with another snow storm making its way through (we are NINE inches and counting so far here!). So, I decided I wanted something colorful to brighten the day and crafted this bell pepper brunch tray! It’s the perfect balance between sweet, spicy, and savory,…
Irish Hunter’s Pie: Base Layer of Mushrooms, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Onion, and Garlic, Middle Layer of Ground Venison, Topped with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese, Drizzled with Gravy
If you are going to make anything this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, make this Hunter’s Pie. Granted, I know most of you will not have ground venison on hand (I can thank my Dad for that), but there are many other meats you can substitute or you can even do a meatless version!…
Spirulina Shamrock Shake: Only 10 Ingredients, Packed with Nutrients, Vitamins and Pure Ingredients Including Milk, Spinach, Yogurt, Banana, Honey and Spirulina Powder
I’m sure many of you have seen the ads, articles, etc. saying that a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake has 54 ingredients, 73 grams of sugar and 530 calories….a serving. Which is kind of insane, if you ask me. I had a Shamrock Shake once in college (mostly because a friend was shocked I never had one…
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…
Quick and Easy Irish Soda Bread Rolls: Whole Wheat, Lightly Sweetened, Stuffed with Raisins, Brushed with Butter, and Baked to Soft and Chewy Perfection
Irish soda bread is definitely something I have come across before – in restaurants, pubs, etc. So, when I was thinking of things to bake for St. Patrick’s Day, I immediately knew I wanted to make my own version of Irish soda bread. There was so many options – from ones baked in cake pans…
Baked Irish Breakfast Oatmeal: Steel-Cut Oats, Whole Milk, Apple Sauce, Honeycrisp Apple Pieces, Honey, Cinnamon and Vanilla, With a Crisp Coconut Sugar and Granola Top
St. Patrick’s day is right around the corner! One of my favorite parts about celebrating any holiday is the food – especially ones with a unique cultural heritage. I am (supposedly) 1/4 Irish, so I figured now is a good time to learn more about and embrace my heritage. Additionally, I have a trip to…
Delicious and Filling Pizza Brunch Bagel: Onion Poppyseed Bagel, Topped with Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni and a Sunnyside-Up Egg, Sprinkled with a Variety of Seasonings
What happens when you have a snow day, really want brunch and also a pizza? You make pizza brunch bagels! My first memories of pizza bagels were from my internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital back in the summer of 2013. A few of the people I worked with raved about the great pizza bagels made…
