This post was sponsored by the American Frozen Food Institute, but the opinions are my own. Frozen Food: Nature's Pause Button Fact: Most Americans are not meeting the dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables. Frozen food can help make meeting the recommended...
The Benefits of Eggs
How often do you enjoy an egg? Eggs are having a moment right now. You might be seeing the "keto crowd" pile eggs onto their plates every morning (often suggesting that other breakfast choices aren't healthy, which is false). Many people are protein-obsessed right...
Zucchini and Tomato Orzo Salad
The summer season of cooking has begun! All projections are showing it's going to be another hot one. Nothing hits like a light and fresh salad that's easy to make, can be made ahead, and eaten for a couple of days. This salad is so versatile, so I classify it as a...
Easy Deconstructed Burrito Bowl
Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? This burrito bowl is the answer! I love a one-pan meal! Loaded with protein and fiber, it's satisfying and easy to make. If you are following a DASH Diet, this recipe fits the bill. It's low in sodium, low in saturated fat,...
Creamy Macaroni with Pumpkin Sauce
If you love mac and cheese or alfredo, you'll love this better-for-you creamy macaroni dish. The secret ingredient is canned pumpkin. A good source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, canned pumpkin is a budget friendly, nutritious item to keep in your pantry....
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Are you looking for delicious ways to add more protein and fiber to your diet? While I don't have a gluten sensitivity, many do. As an ambassador to the National Peanut Board, I occasionally get peanut-y gift sent to me. They was recently send this Peanut Flour Blend...
Try Some New Flavors this Fall
September ushers in a tighter schedule and you may find yourself stressing over what's for dinner. I love one-dish meals because they are easy to throw together, and minimize clean up. They also reheat well, so make great leftovers. Growing up, my mom cooked a lot of...
Zero Waste Baked French Toast
I love French bread. Since a fresh loaf stales so quickly, French toast is always a great idea. It's all good though, because French toast is delicious. In France, the dish is called “pain perdu," which means “lost bread." It's thought however, that this dish could...
Add More Veggies to Your Pasta & Potato Salads
We all need to add more veggies to our diets. Why not add them to foods you already love? Pasta and potato salads are delicious summer picnic go-tos. Why not veg-up your favorite pasta or potato salad recipe with even more veggies for your next summer gathering? You...









