Something changed after I had my boys, I started paying a LOT more attention to ingredient lists and thinking about my families overall health and wellness. While yes, there are a lot of great options out there now thanks to a greater demand for organic and healthier foods. The problem, there is still a ton…
Dinner
Mexican Chicken & Rice Bowl
How delicious does this Mexican Chicken & Rice Bowl look?!?! Besides the incredible flavors and bright colors, the next best thing about this dish is that its really very healthy!!! Simple grilled chicken breasts sitting over a layer of brown rice, black beans, corn and fresh tomatoes. To top it off, some creamy diced avocado,…
Quick & Easy Minestrone Soup
Before you think I’m crazy for making soup in the summer, know this… We’ve had an incredibly mild summer here in NJ. Heck today is August 19th and the ac is off and the windows are open, that never ever happens!! We’ve had many cool nights and thats what put me in the mood…
Pesto Caprese Panini
When you spend the morning at the beach, then out to lunch, then take the kids for a haircut in preparation for school starting {eek!} there just isn’t time for a big elaborate dinner! I love paninis for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Whats not to love about this Pesto Caprese Panini? Tomatoes…
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I thinks its time for a recipe that isn’t pie! I mean I love me some pie and the peach pie & apple pie recipes I posted over the last few days were fantastic but lets take a little break from dessert and get to these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps! Sure, they are a…
Mussels & Clams in a White Wine Tomato Broth
Lets take a little trip to Italy! I am so blessed, I have taken two trips to the incredibly beautiful and delicious country of Italy! Its been about 6 years since we’ve been but still my husband talks about the mussels in broth that he enjoyed on our trip. I have to admit, me,…