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Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad

Flavor-packed Mediterranean ingredients like kalamata olives and feta cheese combined with arugula, chickpeas, and quinoa all tossed in a homemade sun-dried tomato vinaigrette makes Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad a delectable, healthy salad that’s a perfect summertime meal or fresh side dish. This post may contain affiliate Read more

Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette is the perfect light salad dressing to jazz up your favorite greens!  Made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and spices, this flavorful vinaigrette is perfect for spinach, arugula, or even pasta salad! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Read more

Mediterranean Balela Salad

Mediterranean Balela Salad

Mediterranean Balela Salad is a bright and healthy chickpea salad made with tons of fresh flavors like parsley, onion, tomato, garlic, and fresh lemon juice.  It’s a wonderful, light side dish or a tasty vegetarian meal alongside hummus and pita bread. This post may contain Read more

Mushroom Kale Lasagna

Mushroom Kale Lasagna

Cheesy, garlicky, Mushroom Kale Lasagna is loaded with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and kale that’s layered between tender lasagna noodles, homemade marinara sauce, and three kinds of cheese for the ultimate homemade comfort food! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I love Read more

Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans

Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans

Slow Cooker Refried Pinto Beans are the perfect side dish to serve with all your favorite Mexican meals!  Just throw soaked pinto beans in a slow cooker with onion, garlic, and spices, then when they’re soft, mash or blend them to smooth, creamy perfection!  This Read more

Garlic & Scallion Cream Cheese Spread

Garlic & Scallion Cream Cheese Spread

Garlic & Scallion Cream Cheese Spread is not only great on bagels, but this versatile spread is also wonderful slathered on veggie wraps, spread on sandwiches, or heat it up and eat it with crackers.  Way better than store-bought flavored cream cheese! This post may contain Read more

Braised Cabbage & Onions

Braised Cabbage & Onions

Braised Cabbage & Onions, made with tender, yet slightly crisp green cabbage sautéed with plenty of onions and garlic makes an excellent veggie portion to your meal or low-carb side dish! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Braised Cabbage & Onions Read more

Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes

Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes

Seasoned with garlic and Middle Eastern za’atar, Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish to spice up your meal.  These delectable potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, resulting in the perfect texture! This post may contain Read more

Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip

Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip

Cheesy Baked Spicy Italian Dip is an incredibly delicious warm dip that’s loaded with three types of cheese, chopped salami, garlic, and spicy Calabrian chili peppers.  It’s the ultimate appetizer for entertaining! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This post was Read more

The Beyond Burger, I Tried it!

The Beyond Burger, I Tried it!

The Beyond Burger, I Tried it! – I try to follow a Flexitarian diet, which for me, is trying to eat less meat, but not entirely cutting it out.  If you’re like me, you might have seen the slew of ads for plant-based burgers and Read more

Spiced Apple Cranberry Warm Rum Punch

Spiced Apple Cranberry Warm Rum Punch

Spiced Apple Cranberry Warm Rum Punch with tart cranberry, sweet apple cider, warm spices, and the kick of spiced rum = a recipe for a comforting mug full of happiness and holidays!  Slow cooker and stovetop instructions included. This post may contain affiliate links. Please Read more

Kitchen Sink Vegetable Barley Soup

Kitchen Sink Vegetable Barley Soup

Kitchen Sink Vegetable Barley Soup is not only bursting with barley and good-for-you vegetables, it’s a flavorful bowl of cold weather comfort food.  I call it Kitchen Sink Vegetable Soup, because I practically clear out the fridge and use everything but the kitchen sink when Read more