I know you understand the struggle: just because we cut preservatives out of our diet for health reasons doesn't mean we don't miss - and crave - some of the worst boxed food out there! That's why I've been on a mission to find delicious, real-food recipes to replace their boxed counterparts. I'm proud to … Continue reading Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice
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Spicy Coconut Mango Chicken, Coconut Cilantro Rice, and Mango Salsa
I love taking advantage of seasonal foods to expand my cooking knowledge and palate! So when my local grocery store had piles of fresh summer mangoes, I found these delicious new ways to use them on roasted chicken split breasts. Even I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did! This spicy/sweet sauce … Continue reading Spicy Coconut Mango Chicken, Coconut Cilantro Rice, and Mango Salsa
Glazed Lemon Cookies
We're kicking off a new series: Dessert Fridays! And what better flavor profile to do so in the blazing heat of summer than lemon! Lemon is one of those flavors that works with every season. Many citrus fruits ripen in the winter, and people love to highlight citrus during the festive winter holidays. However, there … Continue reading Glazed Lemon Cookies
Summer Vegetable Salad
If you're like me, you're always looking for new, delicious ways to get in all your veggies, even during summer when there are so many fresh ones from which to choose. Tip: smothering them in a creamy dressing certainly helps; I ate 3 servings of this fresh salad in a single sitting. I only discovered … Continue reading Summer Vegetable Salad
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