Living in Salem, MA, the home of all things Halloween, requires me to go all out for the holiday. I’m definitely not complaining, and I celebrated Halloween pretty nicely this year! Let’s just say 7 bags of candy is already gone, and we didn’t have trick-or-treaters 😛 So, after all the decorating and celebrating was … More Spicy BBQ Pumpkin Seeds
Fall weather has arrived in New England! I’m sure within the next 5-7 days we will be into winter weather, so I’m soaking up as much fall as I possibly can in the meantime! I’m doing everything fall-related over the next couple weeks: eating apple cider donuts, picking out pumpkins, drinking autumnal beers, and wearing … More Apple Crumb Muffins
I’m on day 17 of my 20 day reset and all I want is some pasta, bread and cheese 😛 In the meantime, I made this super garlicky spaghetti squash. Honestly – it was SO delicious, and I almost (almost…) forgot I wasn’t eating pasta. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the squash in a … More Garlicky Spaghetti Squash
The last time I posted a carrot recipe, it was one of my all-time favorite recipes ever. Again, I found myself at Trader Joe’s staring at the multi color carrots and was reminded of that lovely salad. I made it last week and am still enjoying today! With the leftover carrots, I decided I’d give … More Spicy Maple Roasted Carrots
Welp. It was only a matter of time before work completely took over my life and the kitchen became only a room I passed through to enter and exit my house. I finally was able to take a breather this past weekend, and despite the fact that it was about 80 degrees inside, I cranked the … More Sweet and Salty Double Chip Cookies
I’m back! Work got a bit crazy last week, with an unexpected trip to NYC, so unfortunately I had no time to cook. But after an amazing and long Memorial Day weekend I was able to whip up some awesome recipes I can’t wait to share with you guys! A couple weeks ago, I found … More Deviled Eggs (and Special Sauce!)
Ever since I increased my zoodle consumption, I’ve been buying zucchinis by the dozen. While I do love my replacement noodles, I wanted to find some other ways to use up what Andrew would call an excessive amount of zucchini. I came across these zucchini chips and I knew I was sold. Back when kale chips had their … More Zucchini Chips
With Easter on the horizon, I’ve been doing my best to ignore the taunting colorful bags of candy seemingly everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I will absolutely destroy a Nutrageous or Snickers, but in an effort to control ingredient quality and enjoy something a TAD healthier, I bring you these almond butter cups. Most people … More Almond Butter Cups With Sea Salt
It all started so innocently. I was on the hunt for the perfectly chewy/crunchy/soft peanut butter cookie. The result of all this ‘research’ was WAY too many cookies at my disposal. So, it really was only a matter of time before ice cream made it’s way into the picture. Now, most people will think that this recipe … More Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
On the weekends, when I have no where to be, and am not rushing to consume something as quickly as possible, you can pretty much count on me making some sort of hash. Some days it’s as simple as sautéing up some diced potatoes (ok, technically that could be considered home fries…), other days I throw … More Sweet Potato Hash
When it comes to weekday mornings, I definitely struggle to keep things exciting. Nine times out of ten, I’ll make a smoothie or just grab a protein bar and call it a day while I’m running to the car 10 minutes behind schedule. However, in an effort to get a little more variety into my … More Nutty Vanilla Granola
Every weekend, Andrew and I have one ‘cheat’ meal. We try to be fairly healthy and fill up with nutritious foods all week, but when it comes to our cheat meal, literally anything is fair game. Probably once a month for the past 2 years, Andrew has requested mac and cheese. While we don’t quite have it … More The Dreamiest Mac and Cheese
I think there are two categories of people, those who like and appreciate soup, and those who don’t. I am certainly in the former, while Andrew is in the latter. Unfortunately for me, this means I don’t make it very often. Since I travel for work and am away from home during the week, I … More Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Though I strongly believe that self-improvement can and should be made year-round, the new year always makes me do some reflecting on the things I’d like to do better for the year ahead. This year, I vowed to eat more nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. I have always heard, the more colorful the produce, the more nutrition … More Carrot and Feta Salad
I’m sorry. I know I’m supposed to be posting green smoothies and vegetable-heavy salads, but after making these game-changing waffles, it would be wrong for me not to share with you. As I mentioned in my pancake post I’m definitely a savory breakfast girl. Andrew and I got a waffle maker last year, and ever since … More Savory Cheesy Cheddar Waffles