Eggplant Meatballs

Eggplant Meatballs

My mother in law recently had eggplant meatballs in a restaurant and raved about them.  I had an eggplant I needed to use so I decided to try making homemade eggplant meatballs.  WOW! These are so good.  I made meatball subs for my boys and 

Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

Spring Roll Salad with Peanut Dressing

I was in the mood for a light salad and craving peanut butter.  This salad checked all the boxes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Salad- 1 bag coleslaw mix shredded cabbage with carrots ½ cup matchstick carrots 1 English cucumber sliced and quartered 2 

Grilled Zucchini and Radicchio Salad

Grilled Zucchini and Radicchio Salad

Grilled vegetables have an amazing flavor.  This simple salad comes together quickly and pairs well with many main dishes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 zucchini sliced lengthwise 1 head radicchio quartered 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh basil sliced 2 tablespoons apple 

Grilled Tilapia Sandwiches with Tropical Salad and Sautéed Honey Plantains

Grilled Tilapia Sandwiches with Tropical Salad and Sautéed Honey Plantains

While I wouldn’t recommend making this dinner after spending the day outside in 95 degree temperatures running around a Cub Scout camp like I did, I would recommend you try this dinner when you are in a tropical mood. Recipes adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 

Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad

Chipotle Chicken Pasta Salad

Normally I serve pasta salad as a side dish.  With the addition of chicken this pasta salad is filing enough for a lunch or dinner. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Pasta Salad 8 ounce box chickpea rotini pasta 1 pound chicken breast cubed 1 

Spicy Pasta Salad

Spicy Pasta Salad

In the past I only made pasta salad using Italian dressing; however, recently I have begun experimenting with different sauces and vinaigrettes.  This pasta salad is loaded with veggies as usual but also has a little kick of spice. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 

Spring Pasta Salad

Spring Pasta Salad

I just love pasta salads loaded with veggies and a lite vinaigrette.  This pasta salad features bell peppers, zucchini, English cucumbers, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Ingredients: Salad- 10 ounces lentil pasta 1 zucchini sliced and quartered 1 English cucumber sliced 2 bell peppers diced 1 

Mango Watercress Salad

Mango Watercress Salad

If you are looking for a light side salad that is full of flavor then try this salad! Ingredients: 1 mango 4 cups watercress 1 serrano pepper 1 shallot 1 lime zested and juiced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon 

Chili Lime Roasted Radishes

Chili Lime Roasted Radishes

I recently discovered that I really like radishes, so when I saw this recipe I had to try it. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients; 1 pound radishes halved 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon 

Healthy Hash Browns

Healthy Hash Browns

Hash browns with carrots, parsnip, and green onions snuck in there.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 Yukon gold potatoes 1 parsnip 2 scallions (white and green) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1 cup shredded carrots Salt and pepper 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil