My Dad surprised me by nabbing the last great corn of the summer at our local farmers market. The temperatures had dropped as low as 40F the last couple of nights so I wasn’t up for grilling (weak, I know, but true). I was craving…
Crispy Tofu Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
We do not serve wimpy salads in our house. This one is no exception. Totally vegetarian with one quick substitution on the dressing to make it vegan, your first thought is not “this is good for me,” its more like “um…is there enough for seconds?!”…
Kid-Friendly Cheese Plates
Everyone loves a good cheese plate! This is an amazingly beautiful, easy, and fun way to conquer snack-time. Bonus for the parents, it is more economical than pre-made store-bought alternatives, not to mention a heck of a lot tastier! Kid-Friendly Cheese Plates Ingredients: Cut cheeses…
Granola Parfaits
Breakfast and after-school snacking as effortless as an Instagram-snap, yes, please! This recipe is mind-blowingly easy but super kid-friendly and also wonderfully nutritious. No, I’m not re-inventing the wheel with this one, I’m just shooting a pretty picture and trying to make your life easier.…
Veggie Wrap
These are such a winner in our family. My son calls them “cold tacos” which really doesn’t sound appetizing but honestly, I get where he’s coming from. The benefit is that I’m getting in another dose of fresh fruits and veggies and plant-based protein that…
Energy Bites
These are so utterly simple but so worth the 5-minute effort. When you don’t have time to bake, need a fast snack, and are fond of cookies BAM! Energy bites, I cannot believe these haven’t been in my repertoire before now. They sure will be…
Avocado Green Goddess Dip
Get those veggies ready. 3, 2, 1 dive, and dip! Herbaceous, utterly creamy, and surprisingly healthy, this Avocado Green Goddess Dip hits the spot. I add my kids’ favorite veggies and sometimes potato chips just to wet their wee little appetites. My husband and I…
Cantonese Chicken Noodle Salad
I love this salad so much. I make about a thousand variations on a basic sesame noodle salad. Sometimes I’ll change the protein: seared tuna, skirt steak or even tofu. Sometimes I’ll swap up the veggies/herbs: cabbage goes great, I love cilantro in this one,…
Peach Pie Pops
I’ve made pie pops before so when I had ripe peaches I knew just what to do. Who can resist mini pies on a stick?? And for that matter who would want to. It’s downright un-American. So for your next end of the summer distanced…
Carne Asada Tostadas with Peach Salsa
This recipe is just frickin’ perfection. Juicy, grilled steak mixed with sweet peach salsa is a combination that sets off fireworks. This is so easy to make as well! If you’re looking for the ideal recipe to celebrate a summer night or for a lip-smacking…