Category Archives: Sides Zucchini is one of my favorite summer vegetables, and I went a little crazy at the farmer’s market this week when I saw how delicious they looked now that they are in season. We usually enjoy it sauteed with just a little olive oil and garlic or baked in whole wheat quick bread, but…  I hope everyone had an awesome Mother’s Day weekend! The Hubs and Mini were so very good to me this year, and I had a relaxing weekend with lots of beach and family time, delicious meals, and plenty of help around the house. After several weeks without a real day off or time to ourselves,…  Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and this spicy Black Bean and Avocado Hummus is the perfect party snack. It’s similar in flavor to guacamole, but not quite as high maintenance since you won’t have to worry about your avocado turning brown as it sits out for guests to enjoy. The jalapeno gives…  There’s something so simply delicious and perfect about chimichurri. The main ingredients are simple and often overlooked – Italian parsley, oregano (I substitute cilantro on occasion), garlic and shallots. These aren’t usually the stars of a main course, but they combine to form an incredible pesto-like sauce that makes any ordinary grilled meat something truly…  I’ve been on a frozen yogurt and iced tea kick lately, and I love to sweeten both with raw honey when possible. Raw honey has flavonoids and antioxidants as well as natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Even though it contains simple sugars, its combination of glucose and fructose helps regulate blood sugar levels rather than… |
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