This spiralized cucumber apple salad is a perfect light side dish to enjoy any time of year! It’s super fresh, with those hydrating cucumbers alongside crisp, tart green apples. The dressing combines nutty, smooth pumpkin seed oil with tangy apple cider vinegar and sweet honey. All together, these few simple ingredients create flavorful and visually…
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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…
Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole
Chicken noodle soup casserole features all the tasty ingredients in the classic soup – but in a dump & bake casserole recipe! It’s getting to that time of the year when everyone seems to be coming down with something. We spent all of Thanksgiving weekend lounging at home, thanks to a virus that knocked the…
Noodles with Bacon, Apples & Spinach {+ More Easy Noodle Recipes!}
This easy noodle recipe is made with just seven ingredients, including No Yolks noodles, apples, bacon, and spinach. Super simple, super tasty. Plus, find several more quick noodle recipes for weeknight meals! Disclosure: This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my…
Fig Energy Bars {No Bake + No Added Sugar!}
Need a healthy snack? These fig energy bars are full of nutritious ingredients with no added sugar! When I was at IDEA World BlogFest back in July, I had the chance to chat with the team from California Figs. As part of their promotional efforts there, they held a social media contest to win some…
Steak Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Avocado
These steak lettuce wraps with mango and avocado are fresh and light, yet filling too! Disclosure: While I was not compensated for this particular post, please note that the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative is a current client. It’s almost that time of year when we start to spend two months frolicking in pumpkin spice world. …
No Bake Pumpkin Truffles {Dairy Free!}
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so today I’ve got a sweet treat that’s perfect for post-turkey noshing – no bake pumpkin truffles! I love these as a Thanksgiving dessert for a few reasons: You’ll only need 5 easy-to-find ingredients. Yahoo for not adding much more to the shopping list! They’re easier to make than pumpkin…
Apple Oatmeal Bars {Vegan + Gluten Free}
Lately, I’ve been trying to mix up my breakfasts a bit more. While I used to be a creature of habit when it comes to meal choices, over the last few years I’ve become the kind of person that wants variety more frequently. I’ve been experimenting with homemade granolas, breakfast salads (yes, these are a…
Healthy Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce
What’s in store for you today? A healthy low sugar cranberry sauce that’s a little tart, subtly sweet, and goes perfectly with your turkey. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some photos of my press trip with Ocean Spray a few weeks ago. It was an amazing sponsored travel experience –…
Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Guacamole
Craving a burger this weekend? Look no further than these southwestern turkey burgers! Packed with flavor from red onion, cilantro, and cumin, these burgers make a nutritious and delicious meal. Great for summertime grilling, or for any time of year on the stovetop. Disclosure: This Southwestern Turkey Burgers with Guacamole recipe was sponsored by the…