Butternut Squash Puree 2-ways

Butternut Squash Puree 2-ways

There is something magical about the leaves changing and the air turning crisp, setting the stage for fall squashes, apples, and pears to kiss every recipe with sweet goodness. It’s time yet again to kindle a love for the fall squashes.  Often as I’m purchasing an excessive number of butternut squash at the market or grocery I get […]

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Clusters

I have been dying to share this recipe and have finally gotten around to posting it!  I love desserts that offer a Hodge-podge of ingredients capped off with a chewy texture…and of course some chocolate never hurts!  Of course I’m not just talking about any old conglomerate of ingredients…we’re talking the good stuff, loaded with […]

Italian Spaghetti Squash

Italian Spaghetti Squash

This week at the farmers market I was pleasantly surprised to find fall squashes popping up at my favorite stands! Butternut, acorn, delicata, and spaghetti squashes… Maybe you have yet to venture into the world of squashes beyond pumpkin pie and are left wondering, “what’s the big deal?” Squashes are not only rich in nutrients, […]

Vacations, Holidays, and a Recipe for Ceviche

This morning was one to reflect, be still, and take in the world around me.  Just as the sun began to peek through the haze, I slipped into my favorite pair of running shorts and laced up my sneakers that still have a few more miles left in them.  Libby dog and I headed out the door for our morning run […]

Rosemary Minted Lamb Burgers

Rosemary Minted Lamb Burgers

 These lamb-burger’s are so easy to whip up for a quick weeknight meal that is loaded with flavor!  I love making clean, healthy recipes that are 1. Simple and Quick but 2. Better than what you could get going out to eat!  Use some of the fresh herbs available this time of year and treat […]

Quick and Fresh: Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad

I love grilled vegetables…and I also love salads with dinner in the summer time!  What an easy way to get the best of both worlds?!?  Not to mention the benefit of a healthy serving of vegetables.  This recipe is so easy…if you can chop you can make it!  Try adding other grilled vegetables as well […]

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Flour Pizza Crust

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Flour Pizza Crust

Friday night we have the tradition of making homemade pizza.  And last night was no different!  Two of our good friends from out of the country stayed the night at our house, so we decided to include them in our pizza-making shenanigans. I love making my own pizza because I can put exactly what I want on top […]

Natural Homemade Facial Scrub

Natural Homemade Facial Scrub

I’ve been getting into a lot of natural products lately for skin care and cleaning…and by natural I mean homemade, not just the “natural” products from the grocery.  The high cost of “natural” or “organic” beauty care in the stores can be outrageous! So, I have turned to easy ingredients I can keep around my house […]