• Plum Fruit Avocado Salad

    In the heat of the summer, we are always looking for that refreshing meal, and do I have one for you! My fruit and avocado salad is the perfect lunch to whip up on those days when turning on the oven seems unbearable. In this recipe the stars are black plums with a ruby red

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  • Peach Salsa

    So long boring tomato salsa and hello peach salsa (ok, maybe we’re not kicking tomato salsa to the curb, but it’s fun to change it up sometimes). I have created a peach salsa recipe that’ll blow you away! Both sweet and spicy, it’s perfect accompaniment to tacos, tortilla chips, salads, burritos, you name it. In

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  • Mandarin Orange Salad with Black Beans

    There’s no shame in the canned food game! In fact, I love making meals out of those pantry staples. So I present to you, my mandarin orange salad! This flavorful salad uses pantry items like mandarin oranges, canned black beans, spices, olive oil and red wine vinegar, with some added freshness from red onion and

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  • Taco Salad with Healthy Taco Seasoning

    One of the best parts about doing what I do is that I get to share it with my daughter, Olivia. I love cooking with her because it is a great way to bond, we get to nourish our bodies and she learns some basics in how to cook! In fact, she has become quite

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  • Honey Whipped Ricotta with Espresso

    Wow the crowd with this fancy Honey Whipped Ricotta with Espresso. Sweetened with honey and topped with chocolate chips, it is full of texture and flavor and a great way to finish a lovely meal. This whipped ricotta recipe is definitely a crowd pleaser. Whipped Ricotta can be made in a few minutes! Try my

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  • Blueberry Vodka Cocktail with Mint

    I love a good cocktail! This Blueberry Vodka Cocktail with Mint is the perfect summer cocktail to enjoy with friends. Muddled fresh blueberries with lime juice and mint are at the base of this healthy cocktail. You must be wondering, how can a cocktail be healthy?! My Blueberry Vodka Cocktail is healthier because we are using

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  • Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

    This Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta Cheese is the perfect appetizer for a summertime get-together. The flavors are so fresh and it’s easy to pull together in a pinch! Cherry tomato flavor ranges from super sweet to tart and sour.  Cherry’s have found their way into salads, tomato sauce and now find themselves as the

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  • Chicken Burger with Vegetables

    This Mediterranean-inspired grilled chicken burger full of vegetables is juicy, flavorful and healthy. This recipe is really easy to make and trust me, it will be a keeper! I love adding vegetables and cheese to my burger mixtures. Vegetables add moisture and texture, cheese adds creaminess and salt, and they all add flavor. This method

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