I love a good salad. I'm talking about a big, fat salad with different elements, textures, and flavors. A salad that satisfies from the first bite all the way to the very last crumb. This salad - this incredible salad that I dream about sometimes - is full of fresh, whole ingredients and doesn't need … Continue reading Big ‘Ol Chopped Taco Salad
Hi guys! Today is a special day on the blog - it's snack-palooza! That's right, today I'm sharing two new recipes that are downright perfect for you when you need a quick and healthy pick-me-up between meals. It's time to change the way we think about snack time. Snacks tend to get a bad rap … Continue reading This Week – We Snack, with *2* New Snack Recipes
I shared this one-skillet recipe on my Instagram account awhile back and it got such a great response that I wanted to make sure it was on the blog for quick access. I know most of us are always on the go and need to have recipes like this that they can whip up quickly … Continue reading One Skillet Chicken Sausage & Potato Stir-Fry
Well hello there! Sunday June 21st marked the very first day of summer. Hallelujah and praise the lord, we made it to my favorite season of the year! I'm talking about long, sunny days filled with BBQ's, hangouts at the beach, camping with friends and family - the possibilities are endless. It also means it's socially acceptable to wear … Continue reading Dairy Free Peach & Coconut Creamsicles
The last few weeks have been jam-packed with nonstop activities! In April, we celebrated my little sister's 25th birthday, Matt was a groomsman in a wedding, we went to a three day country music festival in southern California called Stagecoach, and best of all...I picked up and moved myself back to wine country in good … Continue reading Roasted Cabbage Wedges
It's 11:11am on the last day of 2014 as I'm writing this post, and reflecting on such an eventful year. I remember this time last year, and all the resolutions and goals I had made for 2014. Some stuck, and some didn't, and everything turned out a-okay. The year was filled with happiness, sadness, excitement, struggle, … Continue reading Kalamata Turkey Meatballs & Closing Out 2014
My last post focused on a a few things we love about the fall season. It's hard not to love such a beautiful time of year! The change of colors, the holidays, pumpkin spiced everything, and snuggling in front of a warm fire on a cold night. But there's just one teensy, tinsy, aspect of this … Continue reading Thai Green Curry Soup
Pssst...Fall is fast approaching, can you tell? Gyms are empty, cans of pureed pumpkin are scarce, and women everywhere are like, "I just wanna bake. And did you hear the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks is SO bad for you? Me too. Let's get on Pinterest and make our own." <source> It's a freaking epidemic, guys. … Continue reading Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats
This post is dedicated to two things - Costco and thighs. And by thighs, I mean chicken thighs. But first, let's talk about Costco. The place is amazing, like... <image source> Am I right, or am I right? Once you get hooked, you never go back! Costco is a godsend for stocking up on household … Continue reading Pollo en Salsa de Tomate (Chicken in Tomato Sauce)
The inspiration behind this post is pretty comical. About a week or so back, I was hanging out at home with one of my roommates, John. We were starving, so I offered to make a quick dinner for the both of us. It had been a beautiful day and I was in the mood for … Continue reading Simple Pulled Pork & Tomato-Citrus Slaw
Steph's in the Kitchen 