This carnitas salad with salsa verde dressing is sure to be a favorite weeknight meal! Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #SmithfieldRealFresh #CollectiveBias Fall is just about here, and I’m ready for it – bring on the leggings, flannel shirts, and pumpkin…
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Boozy Pina Colada Popsicles
We’ve been hit with a heat wave lately, and there’s nothing that tastes better on a hot day than a popsicle. Except for one thing – boozy pina colada popsicles. While I don’t drink super often, I do love keeping these popsicles on hand. They’re a big hit for casual summer parties and get togethers. …
Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Smoothie
Beat the heat with this delicious, hydrating cucumber watermelon smoothie! Picture this: It’s a hot day outside and you’ve just come in from a tough run. You’re thirsty and want to replenish some of those fluid losses. All the sudden, a handsome butler walks out holding this watermelon cucumber smoothie. OK, maybe the handsome butler…
Easy Almond Milk Pancakes (Dairy Free & Eggless)
If there’s one thing that I love after a long weekend run, it’s coming home to eat a big ‘ol breakfast – especially a stack of these almond milk pancakes. They’re just perfect when you need some carby goodness to refuel. Ideally, you want to combine those carbs with a bit of protein for optimal…
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Disclosure: I recently worked with Almond Breeze on a sponsored social media campaign. As always, all opinions are my own. Since I was traveling earlier in the month on my birthday, I had a belated celebration last week with my family! I made these vegan vanilla cupcakes with rich chocolate frosting as a little treat…
Lemon Energy Bites
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. As always, all opinions are my own. Bright, citrusy, lemon energy bites are a perfect summertime snack option! Last weekend was recipe-testing-palooza up in our house. Smoothies, energy balls, pancakes, lasagna…our kitchen was full of food for upcoming blog recipes! The hubby and kiddo definitely weren’t complaining,…
Whole Wheat Vegan Apple Muffins
If I told you that a healthy, whole wheat, low sugar, vegan apple muffin recipe existed – would you believe me? I mean, it sounds like a unicorn in the food world. But it exists, and I’ve got it for you today! It’s easy to make and is perfect for prep-ahead snacks. I used two…
Green Chile Meatloaf with Chipotle Sauce
It’s getting hot in here, ya’ll! I’m pumped about this spicy, flavor-packed green chile meatloaf. Why do we like spicy foods? Spicy foods are such an interesting phenomenon to me. From a biological standpoint, I can understand why our species history may have developed preferences for sweet foods (associated with carbohydrates and sugar – aka…
Pork Watercress Soup (Done in Under 30 Minutes!)
If you’re in need of a quick, tasty meal – look no further than this pork watercress soup! Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealFlavorRealFast #CollectiveBias. Does anyone else feel like March hit and – boom – life got craaaazy?! Between an extra…
Slow Cooker Cuban Shredded Beef {Ropa Vieja!}
Slow cooker Cuban shredded beef – also known as ropa vieja – is an inexpensive, hearty dish that the whole family will love. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff. As always, all opinions are my own. The term ropa vieja literally means “old clothes”, affectionately given to this meal since the shredded…