Eggplant Hummus

Eggplant Hummus

I eat fresh veggies with hummus almost every day.  This eggplant hummus is light, delicious, and easy to prepare. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 6-8 white and/or green eggplant 1 ½ cups cannellini beans 3 tablespoons tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh 

Strawberry Lime Balsamic Coleslaw

Strawberry Lime Balsamic Coleslaw

I love how well coleslaw pairs with fish and other main courses.  I made this strawberry lime balsamic coleslaw to accompany blackened tilapia and BBQ shrimp. Ingredients: 1 bag shredded cabbage/coleslaw mix ½ red onion diced 1 long pepper diced 1 lime juiced and zested 

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Cheesy and creamy baked macaroni cheese is a dish I often make for big family dinners.  My kids don’t like a breadcrumb topping so I focused on the cream and cheese in this dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni 2 

Turnip Fries

Turnip Fries

I made turnip fries in the oven a few years ago and I wasn’t impressed.  With the right seasoning and an air fryer these were amazing! Recipe from 2B Mindset Ingredients: 2-3 turnips cut peeled and cut into fries 1 garlic clove minced 1 teaspoon 

Yogurt Fruit Dip

Yogurt Fruit Dip

I love to eat fruit and I usually eat it plain.  When we had a party I wanted a light fruit dip to put in the center of the fruit tray.  This simple dip is delicious.  You can also used this in a parfait with 

Lemony Veggie Pasta Salad

Lemony Veggie Pasta Salad

Pasta salad loaded with veggies always brightens my day.  This light lemon vinaigrette coats the noodles and veggies and tastes amazing. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Salad- 1 box tri color veggie rotini 12 ounces green beans 1 bell pepper diced (or 1 cup 

Radish Top Pesto

Radish Top Pesto

I fell in love with radishes this summer.  I add radishes to salads, coleslaws, eat them with hummus, and roast them with lime and chili powder.  I normally buy bagged radishes, but the store only had radishes with the green stems and leaves attached.  I 

Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes

Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes

If you like salt and vinegar potato chips then you will love these simple and delicious potatoes! Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds colored baby potatoes 2 cups water ½ cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt Directions: Put 

Glazed Carrots and Turnips

Glazed Carrots and Turnips

I have been seeing lots of recipes using turnips in posts from my Beachbody friends, so I decided to try them.  This was the first time I cooked turnips.  I plan to experiment with many new turnip recipes in the weeks to come.  Recipe adapted 

Teriyaki Green Beans

Teriyaki Green Beans

Green beans can be quite tasty with a little seasoning.  This simple recipe tastes great and is a breeze to make.  You can substitute the teriyaki sauce for soy sauce if that better suits your main dish. Ingredients: 12 ounces green beans cut into 2