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Sweet Potato Fries

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, December 11th, 2012, 7:52 pm ♦ 1 Comment

I've been meaning to blog this recipe for weeks. Why? Well, probably because I'm newly obsessed and have been making these on a weekly basis for about a month now. (more...) [...]

Snacking: Homemade Kettlecorn

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, November 6th, 2012, 12:20 pm ♦ 2 Comments

A few years ago, the husband and I discovered how to make kettlecorn at home. Inspired by our obsession with the kettlecorn from the Saturday Morning Market downtown, we set out to create this salty-sweet snack in our own kitchen. [...]

Maple Cinnamon Chickpeas

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 11:32 am ♦ No Comments

Remember my love for snacking on chickpeas? Well here's a new recipe for the healthy snack, altered a bit to encompass some of my favorite flavors of fall! [...]

Recipe Rewind: Eat a salad

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Wednesday, October 17th, 2012, 10:14 am ♦ No Comments

I love salads. I really do! They are so versatile, and you can basically throw anything on top of lettuce and voila- a salad. THIS salad, however, is my absolute favorite. You know how when at a restaurant, you scour the menu for a few specific ingredients you like? Well that is me when it comes to [...]

Bacon Wrapped Dates {Paleo}

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 1:02 pm ♦ No Comments

Want a recipe for a quick and simple, yet decadent Paleo appetizer? (more...) [...]

“Faked” Mac n Cheese

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 10:07 pm ♦ No Comments

Whenever I get a craving for something super decadent, my first thought is how to achieve the same taste, but in a healthier way. (more...) [...]

Avocado Deviled Eggs

Posted in: Recipes, Sides, Snacks ♦ Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, 11:22 am ♦ 2 Comments

If you're a follower of this blog, then you are well aware that my husband and I's favorite restaurant of all time is Zgrille. (more...) [...]

The easiest salad you’ll ever make.

Posted in: Entrees, Recipes, Sides ♦ Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 10:30 am ♦ No Comments

Several years ago, a long time friend taught me how to make this salad. Its the easiest salad you'll ever make, yet is flavorful, and full of healthy greens and nutrients. (more...)< [...]

Homemade Hummus

Posted in: Sides, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 11:36 am ♦ 2 Comments

There are a myriad of things to put roasted garlic into. (more...) [...]

Kale Chips

Posted in: Recipes, Sides ♦ Wednesday, February 1st, 2012, 12:11 pm ♦ 2 Comments

When I was working in Tampa...I frequented Whole Foods much too often. (more...) [...]

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