Broccoli Slaw Serves: 6 Cook Time: 0 Prep Time: 15 minutes This week I was trying to make my fresh vegetables last to reduce my number of trips to the grocery store. I had bought some fresh broccoli including the stems and I was steaming the heads for dinner. As I was about to throw away the stems, I started thinking about the waste! Here I was in need of more fresh veggies and I was throwing away a perfectly good part of this broccoli. I started brainstorming and came…
Strawberry Basil Breakfast Cookies Because who doesn’t want a breakfast cookie for breakfast?! This summer I have an overabundance of basil growing in my garden. I am not tired of it yet, and so I am experimenting with it in a lot of ways! These strawberry basil breakfast cookies were one of my experiments, but they really were delicious. I do get bored with breakfast sometimes, and so I always like to try new things. I am delighted when they come out really yummy! Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Breakfast Cookies…
I just love a good salad! I don’t know about you but I truly love a good salad. This Crispy Chicken Salad is delicious! Summer is ending now and there is an amazing harvest of tomatoes, so I wanted to find a new way to use my tomatoes. This salad definitely hit the spot. I love the fresh flavor of cilantro and the creaminess of avocado! Avocados have so many amazing benefits! They are loaded with fiber and tons of healthy monounsaturated fats! I also love the flavors of Parmesan…
Update: I first posted this recipe about 4 years ago when we had just moved to Ireland! We are back in the United States now and I still make this recipe quite often as my whole family just loves them. I hope you enjoy them also! I have been trying to find a suitable snack for our family when we go out for our Irish outings. Since Adam is deathly allergic to peanuts, and Joshua is allergic to most of the other nuts, almonds are the only nut our family…
It’s all about the Sugars Jennifer Bryant, MS, RD, LD, CDE So your friend told you that agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, and so you started buying it to put in your morning cup of coffee. Your grandma tells you that honey will get rid of your cough, and your spouse is upset with you that you are spending more money on the sweetener that you think is better for you. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what you should be consuming? About…
Vanilla Almond Granola Bars These granola bars are simple and easy! Full of goodness with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, they make an excellent on the go snack! They are also lower in added sugar than many store bought options and they are gluten free too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1.5 cups quick cooking oats ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup chia or hemp seeds 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 cup almond butter ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pure…
