Years ago, I remember a friend telling me that she made lasagna soup pretty often and it was a favorite in the house. I thought it was an intriguing sounding soup and one that I should try. Fast forward about 7 or 8 years and here we are, I tried it…and you know what? It’s…
Here’s a salad I never tire of. Apple, walnut, and blue cheese salad with balsamic vinaigrette is pretty much a perfect addition to any meal. We had this salad a few nights ago with BBQ and I was giddy with happiness at the addition of this salad and another farro salad. BBQ sides don’t have…
Would you believe me if I told you this is the kind of food my kids eat for snacks? Lately, they are binging on marinated feta. A few weeks ago, we found packages of marinated feta in the grocery store and it was love at first bite. We’ve tried feta with olives and garlic, feta…
Dang, this German Plum Tart is pretty. Almost too pretty to eat…almost. I have been dying to make this for the past month, ever since we signed the paperwork to our house. This house has the ugliest group of trees in the back that you’ve ever seen, but once a year, in the late summer,…
There are few meals where I get over 8 grams of fiber in one serving and it’s delicious. If I were to pair this with a salad, that would add even more fiber. Remember, you should always aim for about 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories you eat. If you don’t track your calories…
I have been watching the leaves come in on the trees outside my house and I just know that summer is almost here. The days are longer and my coat has been hanging in the same spot for at least two weeks now. Sure signs that my happy season is upon us. That also means…
Goodness. It’s a good thing I made these before my children came home from school, because who knew they could love peanut butter balls so much. For something that looks so decadent, these are deceivingly easy to make. Dessert is dessert and it’s going to be sweet and it’s going to have sugar. Let’s just…
When we think about nutrition and athletic performance, breaking down each nutrient would make you crazy. They are ALL important, each for their own reason and because so many work together to provide the amazing benefits we take for granted. In the United States, we have an abundant food supply and should have no problem…