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Showing posts with label healthy recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy recipes. Show all posts

Savory Organic Pumpkin Hummus!

Greetings Friends! Are you having a relaxing weekend? It seems the fall weather has everyone craving various pumpkin spice concoctions and I'm no different. Today I am sharing my organic pumpkin hummus.  It's simple, savory and guilt free...

Organic pumpkin hummus

Secret Garden Lavender French Toast

Greetings Friends! I hope you are having a relaxing weekend. Today I am sharing a delicious and healthier recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch or brinner--my signature Secret Garden lavender french toast! 

Lavender French toast

Easy Caprese: Appetizer, Pizza & Classic

Greetings Friends! Caprese is one of my very favorite salads. There is nothing like the combination of mozzarella with garden fresh tomatoes and basil.  Today I'm sharing three variations to tickle your taste buds!

3 easy caprese recipes

Summertime: Red, White and Blue Fruit Bowls!


Greetings, Friends! Can you believe it's mid June already? Summer is upon us; the season of grilling, picnics and outdoor fun! Today I am sharing a yummy, healthy and festive treat perfect for any summertime celebration.

Red white and blue fruit bowls

Healthy Living: Panera Inspired Strawberry, Poppy Seed and Chicken Salad

Happy Wednesday Friends! Do you love Panera as much as I do? Unfortunately the closest one to me is almost an hour drive.  After I fell in love with their Strawberry Poppy Seed and Chicken Salad and started having cravings, I came up with this copycat recipe. It is so healthy and refreshing and not only easy to make but cheaper! 


Panera inspired strawberry poppy seed and chicken salad

Protein Packed Mini Herb Frittatas


Happy Wednesday!  Today I have a great low carb recipe that packs a healthy punch of protein. While there are lots of similar recipes out there, most have meat in them. Instead, I opted for adding Greek yogurt for extra protein and lots of flavorful herbs. Now, for all of you carnivores out there, including my Dear Firstborn--"Mom, you have to put meat in them!"--go ahead and add your lean sausage or bacon. I just prefer my eggs and pizza sans meat! 

Mini herb frittatas

Tortellini, Spinach & Mushroom Soup: A Healthier Version!


Greetings Friends! I made a new soup this weekend and it's a keeper!  After my recent holiday indulgences, I decided to adapt a recipe from Pinterest to make it a little healthier. The original was actually very similar to a recipe posted in a previous comments section by Mary.Mimi.  So here's to you, Mary! There seems to be several versions--the one I linked includes sausage.  My vegetarian option adds lots of fresh herbs and does not skimp on flavor. Plus, it has less fat, fewer calories, and is delish!  Of course it is a crock pot recipe--you know I love me some crock pot soup!  All you need is four cups of chicken broth, one can of fire roasted tomatoes, one bag of frozen tortellini and one bag of frozen spinach; I used a Central Market blend with garlic and porcini mushrooms.  Yum!  Last, I added a handful of fresh Oregano from my garden and cooked it on low four hours.  

Crockpot tortellini spinach and mushroom soup