Month: April 2018

Pesto Tortellini

Pesto Tortellini

So easy, and delicious! I served this when Nate’s cousin Hank was in town and we had zero leftovers. YOU WILL NEED: 2 boxes fresh tortellini; I get the kind that comes in the refrigerated section, each box is 10 oz. (I used one spinach…

Delicious and Easy Spiced Granola

Delicious and Easy Spiced Granola

I took a jar of this goodness over to my sister-in-law Meredith and she called me on my way home asking for the recipe! It’s so good and extremely easy and VERY versatile.   Can I tell you some good news? It really is pretty…

Current Pregnancy Craving: Lemon Water

Current Pregnancy Craving: Lemon Water

There’s something about a giant jar of cold water + lemon that just screams summer. Also, for some reason lemon water has been a consistent pregnancy obsession…hot or cold, I crave it. The color also makes me incredibly happy. This super small, very inexpensive, easy beverage…

Make at Home Iced Tea (super easy, and affordable!)

Make at Home Iced Tea (super easy, and affordable!)

The temps are in the 70s today which means it’s time for a post about homemade iced tea! It’s so cost effective and delicious and you can easily sweeten. I did the math and a venti iced tea from Starbucks is $2.65 40 @traderjoes decaf Irish breakfast…

My Summertime Mocktail

My Summertime Mocktail

This one goes out to all my pregnant ladiez… Lime seltzer + fresh berries, any kind you like. Served in a wine glass. By the time you finish the seltzer the berries have soaked up some bubbles and they taste SO good!!! There are a…

SESAME CHICKEN 2.0

SESAME CHICKEN 2.0

When I made the sesame chicken pasta, I had extra of the fabulous, juicy chicken. So, here’s SESAME CHICKEN 2.0 I used the leftover sesame chicken (recipe on blog) and added it to @traderjoes cruciferous mix that I massaged in some of the extra dressing. WOW! I…

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES I usually roast at least 3 at a time. If you are gonna go to all the work to do that chopping, make as well make a lot! They reheat like a dream in the oven. 1. Preheat oven to 400*(see note…

Lara-Bites

Lara-Bites

LarA-BitEs!  These happened completely on accident from a recipe gone wrong and they are delicious. Basically, I was trying to make “rawnola” (raw granola) and left the food processor on too long. I actually am not a larabar fan, but these are a little less…

Meal Planning 101

Meal Planning 101

Ah, Meal Planning It can leave you feeling totally prepared and in control…or totally overwhelmed and inadequate. It can have you learning new recipes with great success…or totally bombing and ordering pizza. It can help you grocery shop more efficiently…or leave you buying in excess,…

Cold Brew: a HOW-TO

Cold Brew: a HOW-TO

I am so thrilled to be able to get this recipe and how-to out to you all! I tried to include lots of pictures for the visual learners and will post a recipe recap at the end for those that want just the quick recipe.…