It’s soup season! And while I’m jumping for joy, others in my family don’t believe that soup is a real meal (ahh…Greg!) and aren’t nearly as excited as I am. Since soup is typically out as a dinner option in our house, I decided to make a batch of one of my favorite soups for … More Lemony Lentil Soup
When I was browsing the Smitten Kitchen blog a few weeks ago, and gathering up so many fun recipes to try, one recipe really stood out to me because it combined some of my favorite foods together – and it looked so simple! The Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans was calling my name, so … More Pesto Potato Salad
Happy Friday!!!! I have been mildly obsessed with the Trader Joe’s Green Goddess dressing. If you haven’t tried it- you need to!!! It is so fresh tasting, so amazing, and it goes with any sort of salad. You can find it in the perishable foods section (near the lettuce) and it makes me actually want … More TGIF- fun finds
My parents were coming into town for a few days and I wanted to make sure that there was easy and accessible food in the house for all of us. Usually, with my parents in town, we are running around doing things and lunch is an after thought. Since I had a few days to … More Lunch Bonanza
Going to the Hollywood Bowl to see Dead & Co. was not just an outing… it was a chance for me to pack the ultimate picnic! I love the Hollywood Bowl and every concert we have ever seen there has been an opportunity to break out the picnic basket and get cooking. This was our … More Southwestern Salad
I am always on the lookout for an easy make ahead lunch that I can prep on the weekend and enjoy all week. Oh, and it has to taste good. Something that I actually want to eat! Looking through Tiffani Thiessen’s, Pull Up a Chair, I found the unicorn- a healthy, make ahead, delicious sounding … More Quinoa Salad for Lunch
Did you think that I had forgotten all about my best friend Chrissy (Teigen) since I had begun my quest for healthy eating???? No worries – I still love her and crave her recipes all the freaking time! This past week I was getting really bored with lunches. Leftovers are ok – but it just … More Tangy Herb Sesame Slaw
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