Healthy BBQ Chickpeas Anyone that has been following me knows I go back and forth with moments of eating super healthy and moments where I struggle to eat healthy options. This recipe for healthy BBQ chickpeas was created during one of my healthy binges and I absolutely adore it. This is one of the things…
Watermelon Jicama Salad
Watermelon Jicama Salad I’ve always enjoyed cool refreshing salads during warmer weather months. This watermelon jicama salad is no exception. You can serve this on its own with your favorite chips, or dress it up and serve it over your favorite grilled fish. Do you have favorite salad recipes you like to cook during the…
Persimmon Cookies
Every fall, when the persimmons ripen I have to make persimmon cookies. They just speak fall to me. This particular recipe was given to my family by family friends when I was in kindergarten. So we’ve been in possession of this recipe for just about forty years now. A hearty shout out and a giant…
Peanut Butter Cookies
I just could not get enough of these cookies the last time I made them. This is my take on the classic Betty Crocker recipe. I have adjusted to make it gluten-free and dairy-free. I hope you like these peanut butter cookies as much as my family does. They never last long. I try not…
Slice and Bake Cookies
Slice and Bake Cookies Did you know you can take your favorite chocolate chip cookie or shortbread recipe and turn it into slice and bake cookies? I got a wild hair the other day and decided to try my hand at home-made slice and bake cookies. To do this I took the basic Toll House…
Black Bean Burgers Your Family will Love
I came across this recipe many years ago. It was what we consider a “keeper” in my house because these are totally black bean burgers your family will love. We honestly couldn’t wait to make these again after the first time. These are incredibly easy to make. If you like to do meal prep on…
Black Bean and Corn Salad
In trying to eat healthier I have been trying to incorporate beans into our diet more. I have been playing with cooking my own beans – like my earlier recipe for cooked black beans. I have also made my own homemade re-fried beans! This recipe for black bean and corn salad came from one of…
Mexican Street Corn Bowls
I’ve been hoarding recipes and thought it was time to spend some quality time in the kitchen testing them out. This recipe for Mexican Street Corn Bowls is delicious, easy and a family pleaser. I tried this in January – but imagine how tasty this would be with the fresh summer corn that is at…
Shrimp Salad
This recipe for Shrimp Salad with Mint-Chili Dressing was a total hit. This year I’m starting off with healthy cooking to get the husband in the groove for the rest of the year. Between the two of us, he lacks willpower and caves to the call of a bag of cookies. Though I shouldn’t complain…