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!  

Peanut Butter Toast with Berries and Honey

Yesterday I posted the recipe for a delicious savory Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Toast, but today I thought I'd share an equally delicious but sweet toast idea...Peanut Butter Toast with Berries and Honey! Oh my word you guys, this one is a keeper! 

Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Toast

Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Toast is my homage to one of my favorite sandwiches I enjoy at a local cafe. It starts with the goodness of whole grains from Pepperidge Farm® Harvest Blends bread then it's topped with a wonderful veggie combination for a nutritious vegetarian snack or light lunch anyone can enjoy! 

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! 

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.  

Creamy Dill and Cucumber Potato Salad

 A departure from ordinary potato salad, this Creamy Dill and Cucumber Potato Salad could not be more perfect for summer!  Red potatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, sour cream and fresh dill all come together in this tasty cucumber potato salad side dish.  So good, you'll be wanting seconds!

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Roasted Vegetable Pizza is an easy dinner idea you can pull together in no time with a little prep work ahead of time.  Roasted veggies are nestled on a creamy layer of jarred light Alfredo sauce and covered in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a meatless meal everyone will love! 

Strawberry, Avocado and Spinach Salad with Lime Poppy Seed Dressing

Strawberry, Avocado and Spinach Salad with Lime Poppy Seed Dressing is a delicious and nutritious combination of flavors and textures.  Great on it's own as a light meal or on the side with some grilled chicken or fish.  

Easy Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes are one of those foods that bring back a lot of memories from my childhood.They have always been a favorite of mine. If I had to choose only one food I'd have to eat day in and day out for the rest of my life, these Easy Potato Pancakes would be a top contender. And, the shortcut preparation for this recipe makes them a win-win!

Slow Cooker Rice, Bean, and Veggie Stuffed Peppers (Meatless)

Slow Cooker Rice, Bean, and Veggie Stuffed Peppers is a great dinner idea for this time of year!  (or anytime!)  Sweet red bell peppers are stuffed with brown rice, beans, veggies and cheese then baked in a slow cooker for an easy meatless meal option the whole family will enjoy.  

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!  

8 Terrific Ways to Spice Up Everyday Foods with Hot Sauce

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Baked Eggs in Spicy Habanero Sauce

An easy and delicious baked egg recipe!   Make it for one or for a crowd. Spice it up as much as you can handle it!  Keep the yolks runny, or bake them up solid.  It's all in how you like it! 

Stuffed Veggie Pitas

Stuffed Veggie Pitas make the perfect lunch or light dinner...they are meatless and there is nothing to cook.  They are stuffed to the brim with a mixture of carrots, cucumber, red pepper, red onion and avocado that is dressed in a light garlic sauce.  Seriously, you'll want to find a few minutes to make these...they are so good! 

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.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

There is nothing quite like the combination of peanut butter and jelly. Simple, timeless, and always a classic.  Growing up, PB&J was a staple for us kids.  Many PB&J sandwiches were packed in school lunches over the years!   I think I lived off of PB&J as a young adult going through nursing school. I often skipped the bread all together and just made a mixture of PB&J to eat with a spoon.. Anyone else do that?

Lighter Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole (without Canned Cream Soup)

I like a tuna casserole now and again, especially this time of year.  I've always made them with the standard "Cream of Something" condensed soup, but discovered the other day that I had no "cream of anything" in the pantry.

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup

I just love a good creamy tomato soup.

This recipe is a keeper.  The addition of cheese tortellini makes it a good hearty soup.

Curried Pumpkin and Yellow Split Pea Soup

I used to not be that big of a fan of soup...but it seems anymore, as soon as the weather turns chilly...I WANT to make soup.  It could be that homemade soup is so good for you OR it could be that I just LOVE my enameled cast iron dutch oven that I make the soup in!!