The secret to this Ultimate Summer Salad is the perfect combination of flavors, textures and colors, featuring the freshest in-season produce. This post is sponsored by Marzetti® It’s my favorite time of year, when the weather is getting nice and warm and the sun is shining almost every day. Lazy summer days are just around…
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Learn the truths about Alzheimer’s disease for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, including ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and ten ways to love your brain. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and I’m working with the Alzheimer’s Association to help uncover the truth about Alzheimer’s disease and other…
Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts Recipe
This Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. This post is sponsored by Circulon®. I’ve been married for twenty eight and a half years to my college sweetheart and we are committed to being lifelong partners. What’s the trick, you might ask? There’s not one easy answer, but I believe there are many factors…
Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing Recipe
This Tropical Shrimp Salad with Mango Mint Lime Dressing will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island. Sponsored by Peapod. I love going to tropical islands like Hawaii or the Caribbean. There’s something about being surrounded by water, feeling the ocean breeze, and eating all the tropical fruits I can get my hands on. Last summer…
Detecting Skin Cancer Early
This post is about checking your skin for the signs of skin cancer and melanoma, a preventable cancer that is highly treatable when spotted early. Sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology. I’ve lost several friends to cancer and cooked for many cancer patients in our community over the past ten years, so when the American Academy of Dermatology asked me to…
Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce Recipe
These Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce are the perfect healthy, portable snack. These wrap sandwiches are stuffed with colorful vegetables, mango, and mint, and then served with an Asian-inspired peanut sauce. Sponsored by Peapod. I made these Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce for one of our Daniel Plan meetings and they were a…
Banana Berry Flaxseed Smoothie Bowl Recipe #TasteTheGoodness
This Banana Berry Flaxseed Smoothie Bowl is light, nutritious and great for breakfast. Fresh berries top this dairy-free smoothie bowl. Sponsored by Silk. Are you lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy, or looking for a plant-based alternative to yogurt? If so, Silk® has a line of Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives made from cultured soy (non-GMO Project Verified) that’s…
Mini Crustless Asparagus Red Bell Pepper Ham Quiche Recipe
Mini Crustless Asparagus Red Bell Pepper Ham Quiche are perfect for Easter breakfast or brunch, as well as weekdays. These mini quiches are also portable, reheat well, and are great for on-the-go days. Sponsored by Peapod. Today, I’m sharing an Easter Brunch recipe that I developed for Peapod. I love brunch and these Mini Crustless Asparagus…
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Treat your loved ones to these Whole Wheat Buttermilk Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes topped with Fresh Strawberry Sauce. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other special occasion! Sponsored by Peapod. Valentine’s Day is this coming weekend, so when the online grocery service, Peapod, asked me to develop a special Valentine’s Day breakfast recipe for their recipe site, I…
Light Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
This Light Jalapeño Popper Dip is a healthy addition to any Game Day spread. Check out the recipe for the secret ingredient. Sponsored by Peapod. I remember the first time I bit into a jalapeño popper – it was so decadently cheesy, crusted with bread crumbs and just a bit spicy. Deep fried and stuffed…
Light Pumpkin Pie Gingersnap Parfaits Recipe
These Light Pumpkin Pie Gingersnap Parfaits are perfect for a snack or dessert. Greek yogurt and nut milk lighten up these pumpkin pie in-a-jar desserts. These individual pumpkin pie parfaits are great for portion control and an elegant presentation. Sponsored by Peapod. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like pumpkin pie. Although…
Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip Recipe
This Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip is great for healthy snacking, with less than 120 calories per serving. No guilt here! This post is sponsored by Nature Valley I love pumpkin, especially this time of year. Although we don’t make pumpkin pie until Thanksgiving, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy pumpkin pie in dip form. I…
Gluten Free Fruit and Nut Snack Bars {Nature Valley $500 Gift Card Sweepstakes}
Gluten Free Fruit and Nut Snack Bars make a quick and easy afternoon snack, sure to satisfy any crunchy, sweet cravings. This post is sponsored by Nature Valley About five years ago when I put my son on a gluten-free diet, I remember how challenging it was to find good gluten-free snacks that I could…
Healthy Hydration and Cranberry Pomegranate Chia Fresca Drink
This post includes ten tips on maintaining healthy hydration year-round, plus two hydrating recipes ~ Cranberry Pomegranate Chia Fresca Drink and Hydrating “Knox Blox”. Sponsored post by Ocean Spray® PACt® cranberry extract water. Did you know that our bodies are about 60% water and that our brains are made of approximately 75% water? Water is needed to carry…
Gluten-Free Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake
Gluten-Free Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake reminds me of chocolate molten cake with an ooey gooey center. Sponsored by The Hershey Company. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve been trying to come up with some decadently delicious chocolatey desserts with a healthier twist. After all, what’s Valentine’s Day without chocolate? I remember…
A Healthier Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe
This Healthier Muffuletta Sandwich is lightened up so you can enjoy the full flavors of a Muffuletta without the guilt. Sponsored by Mezzetta. Have you ever heard of a Muffuletta? It’s a popular sandwich that originated in New Orleans among Italian immigrants. Think of it as a giant sandwich, traditionally made using a large, round…
Live Laugh Love and Reebok #SkyScape
Sponsored by Reebok It’s officially Spring and it couldn’t have come any sooner here in the Northeast. We’re still having some chilly weather, but just knowing that it’s Spring has gotten me psyched about being outdoors a lot more. I love the sunshine…I love the daffodils and crocuses that start peeking out of the soil…I…
A Healthier Peruvian Green Chicken with Rice and Quinoa Recipe (Arroz con Pollo Verde)
Spring time is probably the busiest time of year for our family, so one pot meals are the perfect solution for a no-fuss dinner. Chicken and rice is a classic one-pot combination in all different cultures (China, Japan, India, Spain, Portugal, West Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Cajun) and I consider it pure comfort food….
Stir-Fry Noodles with Chicken, Shitake Mushrooms and Chinese Vegetables Recipe
Stir-Fry Noodles with Chicken, Shitake Mushrooms and Chinese Vegetables is a delicious and healthy one dish meal. Sponsored by Barilla. When I first started introducing whole grains to my kids, I have to admit I was a bit sneaky. I’d use white whole wheat bread in French toast, sandwiches and grilled cheese. I also made…