Vegetarian

Figgy Green Monster Smoothie (Tastes Like Cake Batter!)

July 29, 2011

With my Green Monster madness going on recently, I’ve been coming up with some pretty interesting concoctions. Seriously, I have about 3 recipes queued up over here. Anywho, none had more interesting, or shall I say a surprising, taste than my latest – Figgy Green Monster Smoothie. It’s a fig smoothie that tastes like cake [...]

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Green Monster Smoothies 101 + Basic Recipe

July 28, 2011

It’s sweet, it’s refreshing, and it’s…GREEN? Yup, it’s a Green Monster Smoothie! I know most of you reading right now are Green Monster experts and enthusiasts, so you’re probably wondering what on earth you could possibly learn from this post. And actually, I don’t think you’ll learn anything you don’t already know. But, I do [...]

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Lentil Kale Bowl (for One)

July 26, 2011

Here’s a easy, throw-pantry-stuff-together meal perfect for Meatless Mondays or days when you “have nothing to cook.” I love a meal that makes something out of nearly nothing. We all need a few more of those in our lives, right? Things to make when you stare blankly at your nearly empty refrigerator and think, “Geez, [...]

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Sugar Cookie Dough Balls with Quick Drizzle Frosting

July 18, 2011

If you haven’t checked into the dough ball craze yet, then now would be a great time to join in. I have a new flavor for you, and it rivals my long time favorite, chocolate chip. But, just what could possibly be better than the classic chocolate chip flavor, you ask? How about Sugar Cookie! [...]

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Watermelon Mint Cooler

July 16, 2011

With the recent heat wave hitting up our area, I thought I’d share the recipe for that refreshing mocktail I made my family on the Fourth of July… Watermelon Mint Cooler! This is by far one of the simplest, yet impressive looking summer drinks you could entertain with. All you need are two key ingredients: [...]

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Fourth of July Cupcakes

July 4, 2011

Like most Americans, when the Fourth of July rolls around, my foodie-mind usually thinks of one thing – grilling-out. Desserts are often an afterthought. Seriously, I can’t even remember what sweet I made last year, if anything (ok, just checked my blog archives and we made peach cobbler)! But this year, things were different. While [...]

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Arugula, Beet, Feta, Pecan Salad with Quick Balsamic Dressing

June 30, 2011

I know, the name of this post (and recipe) isn’t very exciting, but I couldn’t think of anything cool enough for this simple, but deceptively delicious salad. Amazing Arugula Salad? Nah. Mouth-Watering Beet Salad? Too misleading (sounds like a mostly-beet salad). Nope…I decided to keep the name straightforward to match the preparation. Eats this tasty [...]

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Peach Blueberry Breakfast Crisp + Reid’s Preview

May 30, 2011

I didn’t get a lot of movie suggestions on my previous post (Liv did say: Love and Other Impossible Pursuits), but I keep hearing (via the blog, Facebook, twitter and friends) that the Something Borrowed book series is really good. It must be if everyone keeps saying that! Maybe I need to read them next?! [...]