Recipes

Homemade popsicles? Yes please! Strawberry Fruit Filled Healthy Popsicles are a homemade cool delight, perfect for summer. They’re so easy to make! First, simply blend some strawberries, kiwi, agave, orange juice, and lime juice together in your high-powered blender. Then, pour the mix into some popsicle molds and freeze until solid. Make these a day […]

My Low Calorie Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a sweet-and-savory combination that tickle your taste buds. I love chicken salad with fruit inside, and I use both pineapple and mandarin oranges in this dish. Almonds and carrots are then added for crunch. Wrap it all up in some Bibb lettuce and you have a […]

My favorite snacks at a party are finger foods. Sharable mini appetizers are adorable and fun, and my Mini Baked Deviled Crab Cakes are the perfect party snack! These little cakes feature a lovely crab flavor with Old Bay and shallots right inside the mixture. Simply make the crab cake mix with the flavors of […]

Every 4th of July celebration needs a red, white, and blue dessert! My Light and Easy: Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes are just that! I simply take some vanilla cake mix and add some festive food coloring in separate bowls. Then, I layer the colors into cupcake liners to ensure the colors shine brightly. Lastly, […]

Need the perfect, dessert for the 4th of July, Labor or Memorial Day? My American Star Fruit Pizza with Homemade Cookie Crust is the most festive dessert to celebrate the USA! First, I make a homemade cookie crust as the base. Then, I combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract to make the “sauce” or […]

Enchiladas of any kind are some of my favorite meals to make.  My family loves them, they’re easy, and super delicious.  However, this Perfect Chicken Enchiladas Recipe is my new go-to!  It is packed full of flavor and so pretty to serve up family-style.  You’re going to love it! Can I Use Other Meat Options? […]

Do you know How to Make an Authentic Guacamole Recipe?  If not, this is a perfect recipe to start with when trying to enjoy more avocados in your diet.  Avocados are jam-packed with fiber, potassium, non-saturated fats and folate. In my opinion, avocados are at their best inside guacamole! And this guac will be gobbled […]

I am in love with this Tropical Fruit Smoothie!  It is totally packed with delicious flavor, and the added protein makes it a perfect way to start your day.  With only 4 ingredients needed, this is one smoothie everyone can make in no time at all! Love tropical-flavored smoothies? You will love this Pineapple Smoothie.

The Fourth of July holiday is approaching which means it’s prime grilling season.  And, I love a good cookout with my family and friends.  If you’re looking for The Ultimate Fourth of July Grilling Menu, look no further!  I’ve got proteins, side dishes, and desserts all ready for you to try and enjoy. Fourth of […]

This quick and easy recipe for The Best Classic Macaroni Salad is perfect for your next picnic, get-together, or holiday gathering! I’ve also shared simple substitutions to lighten up the recipe without sacrificing flavor and taste.  The dressing for this recipe is a tangy, creamy sauce made with a traditional mayo and sour cream base.  […]

Growing herbs in your garden is a wonderful way to enhance your meals and reap the benefits of their medicinal properties. There are countless ways to use them as well.  I recently planted my herb garden on the back porch and wanted to share how I care for them, but also what I do with […]

I love when different flavor profiles hit your tongue in different places, including sweet and spicy. The combination of the two is one of my favorites, so I created these Sweet and Spicy Crab Cakes with Sauce! The sweetness comes from both the crab and the addition of Miracle Whip, ad the spiciness comes from […]