Easy Cucumber Hummus Cups

It's summer and it's time to party! Easy Cucumber Hummus Cups are a no-bake, no cook, super easy appetizer idea. How easy? The middle of thick cucumber slices are scooped out and creamy hummus is piped inside then topped with a roasted red pepper strip!  

Crispy Gluten Free Cheesy Chicken Fingers

Crispy Gluten Free Cheesy Chicken Fingers are a meal option your whole family can enjoy, whether you need to avoid gluten or not.  Crispy whole grain Van's Simply Delicious® Say Cheese! Crackers are the star in these easy-to-make, oven-baked, chicken fingers! 

Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Fresh blueberries are the star of this easy and delicious, sweet and savory, Blueberry Pecan Chicken Salad recipe! Fresh blueberries, dried blueberries, crunchy chopped pecans, crisp celery, red onion and poppy seeds make this a salad to remember! 

Ham and Swiss Deviled Eggs

Ham and Swiss Deviled Eggs are a twist on a classic. I've taken one of my favorite sandwich combinations and transformed it into a zesty deviled egg! The saltiness of the ham and the creaminess of the Swiss cheese make this appetizer irresistible.

Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers

Easy Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers are a fun twist on traditional Jambalaya and a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras this year! Colorful bell peppers are filled with an Andouille sausage jambalaya stuffing and are bursting with all the Cajun/Creole goodness NOLA is known for! 

Turkey Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad

Turkey Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad is a delightful mixture of crunchy, sweet and savory flavors and a GREAT way to use up any leftover turkey or chicken!  

Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins

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Looking for an easy Game Day nosh?  Look no further...Pepperoni Pizza Potato Skins are your tailgating solution! They're the perfect combination of Pepperoni Pizza and Classic Potato Skins in one, easy to prepare, naturally cheesy snack idea!

Peach and Banana Frozen Fruit Bars

These scrumptious Homemade Peach and Banana Frozen Fruit Bars could not be any easier to make! They are a healthy frozen treat kids and adults alike will love!

 

Oven Roasted O'Brien Potatoes

The other day I made BBQ chicken for dinner, and to go with it, these wonderful Oven Roasted O'Brien Potatoes.  Perfectly browned and roasted potatoes mixed with peppers and onions, just like the pan fried version, but better!  What a fantastic side dish! 

Easy Grilled Caprese Chicken

About halfway through August and it feels as though summer is about to start winding down!  Around here back-to-school is the name of the game.  From colleges to elementary schools, next week is the big week for many.  With such a busy time of year arriving, quick and easy dinner are a MUST!  This delicious Easy Grilled Caprese Chicken fits the bill for quick and easy, but also uses some of that wonderful summer harvest you might have! Marinated grilled chicken breasts, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and garden fresh tomatoes make this dish something special! 

Summer Vegetable Saute

Summer Vegetable Saute takes all your favorite summer veggies and brings them to a new level with this quick, healthy and easy saute!  This recipe makes a wonderful side dish for just about anything and is even great on it's own as a meal.  

Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oats

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Warm, thick, creamy good-for-you Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oats will have you starting your day off right in the new year! 

Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Herbed Turkey Breast is so easy because you let your slow cooker do all the work and keep your whole, bone-in turkey breast, juicy and flavorful and cooked to perfection 

EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! 

Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter

Hello Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter! Imagine sweet pears spiced with the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice in a smooth "butter" that is perfect on toast and all sorts of other things!  

Fuzzy Navel Smoothie

Fuzzy Navel Smoothie is a refreshing blend of frozen peaches, orange juice and vanilla almond milk.  The addition of Peach Schnapps is optional if you are into adultifying it!  

Southwest Mesquite Grille Chicken Salad

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Summer is the perfect time for salads!!  I often make salads with lots of veggies and a protein in the summetime for a quick and easy dinner option when the temperatures are soring.  This Southwest Mesquite Chicken Salad is super easy to put together with the help of Perdue® Perfect Portions® Mesquite Grille Chicken Breasts.  The fresh skinless, boneless chicken breasts are individually portioned and packaged with a delicious mesquite grille flavor marinade and there is absolutely no need for any other seasoning!  Cook up one chicken breast and store the rest in the easy-close resealable zipper bag for another time or make the entire bag, you decide!   Since they are perfectly portioned, they are ready when you are!

Tropical Green Smoothie

Given a choice I will, more often than not, choose to "chew" my calories, rather then "drink" them. But the other day, I had green smoothies on my mind.  I did a quick survey to see what kind of ingredients I had on hand:  ripe banana...check...fresh pineapple...check...fresh baby spinach...check...and last but not least, coconut water.  I whirled them all up in my magic bullet, not sure what to expect, but was rewarded with a delicious, healthy, and refreshing afternoon snack.  Thus...the Tropical Green Smoothie was born! 

Maple Walnut Granola

When Michele from Flavor Mosaic asked me to do a guest post for her this week, I was thrilled and honored.  I have been a big fan of Flavor mosaic for some time now and really enjoy all her delicious, flavorful recipes and gorgeous photos.  I have made several recipes from her blog and loved every one of them.  I brought her one of my reworked, diet-friendly, no refined sugar, gluten-free and absolutely delicious recipes:  Maple Walnut Granola.

Mushroom Quinoa Stuffing (Vegan and Gluten Free)

I found this recipe, and on a whim, decided that it just might be worth making.

I am so glad I did.  What a wonderful, healthy alternative to bread dressing for your holiday table.  This is healthy, vegan, gluten free and most importantly delicious.