This is a simple recipe, and it tastes so good! All you need for this easy dish is chicken breast, pesto, tomatoes, and cheese. We ate the finished chicken as a sandwich, but it would also taste delicious on a serving of pasta tossed with some pesto sauce. Baked Pesto Chicken 4 Chicken Breasts Pesto 2 Tomatoes Cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut chicken in half to make each piece thinner, you'll end up with 8 pieces of chicken. Place chicken in pan & layer with pesto sauce. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Place one tomato slice Keep reading...
Healthy Banana Carrot Muffins
I've been having such a hard time eating healthy. I love good, tasty food so much that it's just so hard to stay away from foods that I know aren't really good for me, because they taste so delicious! My husband on the other hand, is doing great! He's been eating healthy since November and has already lost about 20 lbs! Although he's been doing good, he does have a sweet tooth which is why he requested I make some healthy, yet tasty, muffins. He wanted something be can eat as a snack between meals. I love coming up with my own recipes. This one took me just two tries, and Keep reading...
Miss Nini’s Fine Desserts – Cheesecake *2013 Holiday Gift Idea*
It's no surprise, I love desserts! Sweets are my weakness. When I heard about Miss Nini's Fine Desserts, I just knew I had to try them. At Miss Nini's Fine desserts you will find Hand-Crafted Desserts from Original, Award-Winning Recipes. Each one of Miss NiNi’s Fine Desserts has been perfected through decades of refining. A native of the upper midwest, Miss NiNi began to learn the tools of her trade at a very young age. She has combined the knowledge and tradition passed down from her mother with a creativity and flair that has earned Miss NiNi a reputation for Keep reading...
Tofu and Zucchini using Pompeian Olive Oil
Tofu and zucchini is one of my go-to dinners. It's fast and easy to prepare, healthy, and my family enjoys it! Sometimes I'll even add some shrimp to the mix. It's a simple dish and includes just a few ingredients. I use olive oil a lot when cooking as it really makes for a delicious meal. Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is committed to freshness from harvest to table ensuring that only the finest olives are selected. Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is extremely low in acidity, which accounts for its robust taste and heady fragrance. The nuances of the flavor can be Keep reading...
Pier 1 Imports – Tasting Party
I enjoy family gatherings and get togethers. It's always nice to spend quality time with family and friends. I haven't hosted a gathering in my home in a while, and really wanted to. Pier 1 Imports introduced me to the idea of having a Tasting Party. I had never heard of a Tasting Party, but I thought it was a great idea. When putting one together, the possibilities are endless! I decided to do a Japanese themed Tasting Party. We had Shrimp Tempura, brown rice with furikake, and green tea. The tasting Party Starter Set from Pier 1 Imports comes with 21 pieces including mini stoneware Keep reading...
Icy Mango Lemonade
I love lemonade, and have been craving it a lot lately. Maybe it's the super hot weather we've been having. Lemonade is definitely a thirst quencher on hot sunny days! I bought a six pack of San Pellegrino Limonata - Sparkling Lemon Beverage for the first time last weekend. If you like lemonade, you'll love it. It's not overly sweet so you'll still have the sour lemon flavors which I enjoy. I decided to change it up a bit by making a frozen lemonade. McDonalds has a frozen strawberry lemonade that's pretty tasty and I wanted to try and re-create it, but instead of Keep reading...
Banana Peanut Butter & Oats Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
I love coming up with different flavor combinations for my smoothies. I have a smoothie for breakfast or lunch nearly every day. I decided to try a breakfast smoothie by using oats. I've never tried a smoothie with oats before, and was excited to see how it would turn out. I'm actually not a big fan of cooked oatmeal because I don't like the texture, but I do know oats are very good for you, so I thought I'd give it a try. Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie 1/2 c. Vanilla Soy Milk 2 heaping Tbs. All-Natural Peanut Butter 1 c. Quaker Oats *4 Apple Keep reading...
Simple Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta Salad
This is a super simple recipe and so tasty! I love pasta salads, and believe it or not, this is the first one I've ever made. I didn't realize how easy it would be. I like that you can alter the recipe to make it right for you. Use your favorite dressing, or try something new. You can even add more to it if you'd like. Pasta salads are great for potlucks or even a quick dinner idea. Try it, and let me know if you enjoyed it. INGREDIENTS 1 box of Rainbow Rotini Pasta 1 Bag of frozen broccoli (can use fresh if you prefer) Fresh Mozarella Cheese cut in Keep reading...
Baked Paprika & Feta Zucchini
Zucchinis are one of my favorite vegetables. I'm always trying new things and finding new ways to eat them. Here's a recipe I recently came up with, it's so tasty I can eat a whole zucchini baked this way! I don't have exact measurements because I rarely measure when I come up with recipes. Use as little or as much as you'd like according to your tastes. Baked Paprika & Feta Zucchini Ingredients Zucchini Olive Oil Paprika Crumbled Feta Chopped Dried Onion (Bought the chopped onion from Costco, if you don't have it, it's fine to leave it out) 1. Keep reading...
Review: Nature Box
Nature Box is a monthly subscription box which features a great selection of healthy snacks. The snacks are made from wholesome ingredients and are either minimally processed, or not processed at all! All snacks from Nature Box are free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors! I admit, I'm a snacker! It's been nearly 2 months that my family and I have been trying our best to be healthier. Part of being healthy is eating healthy, which is why I'm glad I discovered Nature Box! Nature Box helps us by providing delicious healthy snacks. With these snacks, I know my family and I are Keep reading...
Newmans Own Organics Review & Giveaway
Newmans Own Organics is a great company! They have a wide variety of snack choices, and I haven't tasted anything I didn't enjoy! I love that Newmans Own Organics products use Organic Ingredients and are free of artificial colors & preservatives. They are certified organic by Oregon Tilth and the ingredients used have been grown on farms that have not used artificial fertilizers or pesticides for three years or more. Like I said earlier, I really did enjoy everything I tried! I'm going to tell you about 4 of my and my family's favorites. Upon opening my box of Keep reading...
Healthy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Since we've been eating healthier, I've really missed my sweet treats, especially all of the tasty baked goodies! I decided to try and come up with my own recipe for a healthier version of an Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie. As I added ingredients into the bowl, I had no idea how the final product would turn out. I love experimenting with new ingredients when cooking, but I've always followed a recipe when baking. I might change a few things, but never the main ingredients. I couldn't find a recipe that only called for whole wheat flour. Most recipes still used a little bit of Keep reading...
