This is a recipe that I have enjoyed numerous times. I first tried it at a gathering and my friend gave everyone the recipe. The quinoa is served chilled and is a delightful side to bring to any gathering. What I enjoy most about this salad is how adaptable it is. You can add or substitute ingredients and it still will taste good. I recently went to a party and brought this dish, but was out … [Read more...]
Zesty Salad with Dressing
Gud-oh! This salad hits the spot. "It's like a fiesta in my mouth!" says my husband. What makes this salad so irresistible is... well, everything! Everything from the avocado to the sweet mango to the rich flavor of black beans to the refreshing cilantro will make this salad a necessary part of your daily menu for at least a month (or maybe it's just me). Despite the glorious ingredients of … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cups
Who can resist the glorious marriage of chocolate and peanut butter? I certainly cannot. There's something just too perfect about the combination. Even my sister who loathes peanut butter cannot resist this combination! These homemade peanut butter cups blow Reese's peanut butter cups out. of. the. water. They're made with simple and pure ingredients that burst with flavor. Plus, they take only 10 … [Read more...]
Creamy Quinoa Risotto
This fall has been filled with delicious new meals, and this is one of them! The recipe makes enough for about 4-6 meals, so I was lucky to get to bring leftovers with me to school for the days following. Yum! My usual school lunch is a toss between fresh fruit or a big salad (or both), so I was excited to have a warm and savory lunch for a few days. I used quinoa instead of rice (although, … [Read more...]
No-bake Chocolate Cookies
Super easy, healthy chocolate cookies.Healthy, protein-rich, sweet cookies that can be made and devoured in 3 minutes!I was having a major craving for a sweet chocolate-y treat, but did not want to eat anything with refined sugar, so I came up with these.I made two types of cookies. One was, of course, made with bananas and peanut butter, and the other was banana and peanut-free! You can roll … [Read more...]