4th of JULY: Favorite Summer Recipes Roundup

Here’s some of MY FAVORITE Summer Recipes…… all in one place! Side dishes, main dishes, desserts. The best of the best. I’ve given you all the things needed to make some delicious recipes this weekend, and all summer long. Just simply get your ingredients and make them. Happy 4th of JULY everyone! Aren’t we lucky…

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Sweet Potato Fries & Core 7 Fueled Cookbook

One of my most favorite recipes from the Core 7 Fueled Cookbook, I want to share it with you TODAY! Sweet Potato Fries. Sweet Potato FriesServes 6Fat 5 || Carbs 20 || Protein 15 || Calories 184GF, Vegan & Whole 30- no cheese 4 large sweet potatoes1 tsp. Kosher salt3 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp. dried…

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Hawaiian Mac Salad

Hawaiian Mac Salad (traditional) ½ cup shredded carrots 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. coconut sugar 1 cup mayonnaise 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced 2 cups macaroni noodles ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese In a large saucepan with water, bring to a boil. Add the macaroni, and potatoes and cook until tender,…

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Thanksgiving Buddha Bowl

Raise your hand if you need a new recipe to use with your Thanksgiving leftovers? I do. We’ve all made a turkey casserole, turkey chowder, turkey and dumplings, turkey sandwiches. Let’s do something NEW, something DIFFERENT, something HEALTHY. A Thanksgiving Buddha Bowl. What you’ll need: Arugula and spinach mix Seeds of change quinoa rice mixture…

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How to build a flavor profile

Layering flavors. You hear that term on all of the great cooking shows. Layering the flavors. But what does it mean? When you start to cook,  just after turning on the pan, you add oil to the pan to sear the meat, cook the vegetables, start your recipe. THIS is where the flavors can be…

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How to make the perfect Buddha Bowl

I had the pleasure of presenting at the Salt Lake Home Show this weekend, not only once, but twice. I choose to share some of my new healthy recipes, which I was hired to create and make for Core 7 Fitness. It’s called Core 7 Fuel. Stay tuned for the release of their new e-cookbook,…

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A pretty picnic on Studio 5

Oh, my… summer is here!! And it’s time to P.A.R.T.Y! So let’s start at the beginning and talk about food. My favorite part. Food. I had a blast with this pretty picnic menu for Studio 5. It has all of my favorite treats rolled into one meal- a meal that your whole family will enjoy.…

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Kalua Pork Tacos on Studio 5

Inspired by my recent trip to Hawaii. I’m combining two of my favorite things. Hawaii, and tacos. Totally legit. Watch the clip below: Kalua Pork Tacos 3-4 lb. pork shoulder or rump roast 2 tbsp. kosher or Hawaiian salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Rub salt, garlic and cumin generously over the…

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Israeli Salad

I made this for Easter Sunday. A beautiful side dish to our Moroccan Lamb Roast. I know- maybe I’ll share that recipe with you too. But in the meantime, use this recipe for any side dish. I simply can’t get enough of it. Israeli Salad 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced 3 roma tomatoes, diced…

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