I love quinoa. I think I could eat it at least one meal a day, no problem at all. My husband doesn’t hate it anymore, but he certainly doesn’t share my passion for this superfood. His feedback for the longest time was that it’s just not good plain. That led me to come up with… Continue reading Quinoa Wrap Recipe
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Shrimp, Eggplant, and Quinoa
It’s heating up here in Sacramento. That means longer days and hotter temps. It also means the farmers’ markets are filled with veggies and summer fruit. And while I love filling my basket with fresh produce and other treats, I have to get a little more creative about how I’m going to cook them before they go… Continue reading Shrimp, Eggplant, and Quinoa
sweet potato recipe
If you saw all the food I bring to work on a daily basis I swear you’d think I was staying for the week. But in reality, it’s just for one day. And there is no potluck- it’s all for me. That’s because I eat a lot of small snacks throughout the day. On any… Continue reading sweet potato recipe
Chicken Quinoa Bake
In my option a Monday dinner must be: Fast Easy Foolproof Otherwise, I have both a Mexican and Burger restaurant within a 2-minute walk from my house… And I’m in trouble. I honestly don’t mind Mondays. A fresh start to the week isn’t a bad thing. But I really don’t think its the best day… Continue reading Chicken Quinoa Bake
Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
High-quality protein right to your door? Sign me up! That’s exactly how I felt when I learned about Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative. This amazing farmers’ co-op delivers the highest quality meats directly to their customers. All of Grass Roots products are free of GMOs, antibiotics, and growth hormones. And while things like “grass-fed”… Continue reading Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative
Avocado Oil for Roasting
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love roasted veggies. Almost every weekend, on either a Saturday or Sunday, you can find me spending a few hours slicing and dicing, followed by seasoning and roasting veggies. Having all of these veggies ready to go in my fridge makes grabbing a healthy snack, or… Continue reading Avocado Oil for Roasting
chicken artichoke mushroom recipe
I recently figured out a new recipe that I’m really loving. This chicken artichoke mushroom recipe is so good AND super simple. The recipe below is just for two, but you can add more chicken and easily stretch this to four. I also kept our portion high on veggies. Based on how much you have… Continue reading chicken artichoke mushroom recipe
healthy sweet potato fries
Healthy Sweet Potato Fries are one of my favorite veggies. And they count as a veggie- I promise! That’s because they are baked not fried (okay- I used a little artistic license with the title of this post). However, I know you will thank me after you try some of these bad boys. They… Continue reading healthy sweet potato fries
how to cook zucchini noodles
I’m a big fan of zucchini noodles. After my many tries, I’ve finally learned how to cook zucchini noodles so they aren’t soggy and don’t leave me missing pasta. And don’t get me wrong, I love my pasta. But on a normal night, I just don’t want to blow my whole calorie and carb budget on… Continue reading how to cook zucchini noodles
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Quick, yummy, healthy, and a little sweet. Sound good? Then you have to try this Baked Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! I recently made this on a night when I had a workout that went ’til 7:00, so I didn’t get going on this little dish ’til 7:30. Needless to say, I was hungry and not… Continue reading Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe