Food & Drink

The New Year is starting! You’ve got this. You’re determined to make ahead healthy meals that enable good choices and keep you on track for your busy life. Meals you can grab and go, grab and FEEL GOOD about! When you have healthy foods prepped ahead of time you’re setting yourself, and your family up for success. This healthy quinoa salad is great to make in advance. The … [Read more...] about Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

Happy summer! Last week Joy and I came up with a great drink we call the Summer Sipper!! This one is quite refreshing served ice cold. It is simply a cantaloupe melon mixed with sweet fresh mint. Melon is very hydrating, full of vitamins C and A and rich in antioxidants. They are very low in calories about 60 or so calories a cup and made up mostly of water. Choose melons … [Read more...] about Summer Sipper – Cantaloupe Cooler Recipe

Here’s a great twist on traditional hamburger sliders that won’t leave you feeling sluggish! These Buffalo Egg Salad Sliders are just 160 calories a piece and packed with protein to keep you feeling satisfied - yum! Ingredients (makes 4 servings) 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (We use Eggland’s Best because they contain 25 percent less saturated fat than … [Read more...] about Buffalo Egg Salad Sliders

Looking for a tasty veggie side dish? How about miso eggplant?! It's super easy and definitely delicious. Ingredients: 4 Japanese eggplants 2 Tbsp miso 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 3 Tbsp soy sauce Directions: Wash the eggplants and slice in half. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix the miso, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce in a small bowl. Place eggplant halves … [Read more...] about Easy Miso Eggplant Recipe

Mom deserves an extra special breakfast Mother’s Day morning; hopefully… in bed. (Champagne optional). Astound her with this Maple Bacon Monkey Bread. Her toes may twinkle, her hair spiral, and giggles burst forth. She will know she is loved, appreciated, and admired. Cheers to you Sunday and every day! Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 11 pieces cooked bacon, … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed: Maple Bacon Monkey Bread