Fueled: Cucumber Quinoa Salad

Who wants a new light & fresh summer salad? It’s also #fueled approved? Raise your hand!!! I know that I do. This salad was inspired by my love for all things lemon, and made with quinoa, goat feta, and layers of flavor. Cucumber Quinoa Salad 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp.…

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Fueled: Everything Bagel Breakfast Tortilla

I love variety when it comes to breakfast. And savory options are my favorite. So here’s a healthier version of an everything bagel with salmon. See, while eating healthy, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor or comforts. Another NEW #fueled recipe. Everything Bagel Breakfast Tortilla 1 lb. salmon fillet 4 oz. goat cheese Arugula 6…

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Pickled Onions

Pickled onions. Let me count the ways I truly love you. Well, we would be here all day, and I’m a firm believer, give the people the recipes they want, not all the ads and stories and such. Pickled Onions 2 pint jars with lids 2 red onions, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups water 1/2…

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Carne Asada Fries w/ Studio 5

I love fun assignments, and I love combining two of my favorite things, Mexican food & fries for this fabulous recipe. Dang, it’s a great one. Thank you Studio 5! Carne Asada Fries 1 pkg. Seasoned Fries cooked and crispy 2 lbs. steak sliced thin, cooked to medium 1 packet Wicked Tasty Taco Carne Asada…

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The Naked Pizza

So let me preface this by saying, this recipe IS gluten free…. but my crust recipe can also be made regular. I’ll link my original Authentic pizza crust here. As for this beauty, it was simple, and delicious and FULL of flavor. And we ate them all. This recipe made about 8 personal sized pizzas,…

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Dr. Pepper Baked Beans

I love the Dr. Pepper Baked beans. LOVE. They are tangy and sweet, and I knew I had to use them for a dish for summer. This recipe doesn’t have more sugar, ketchup or the other things you’d traditionally find in baked bean recipes. I tried to keep it on the healthier side of traditional…

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Shrimp Nicoise Salad

It’s spring, AND I’m in the mood for a hearty & healthy salad. Shrimp Nicoise Salad What you’ll need: Mixed baby greens (4-6 large handfuls) 1 lb. green beans cooked until aldente, tender with a bite 1 lb. roasted baby potatoes 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 large tomato, sliced 1/3 cup capers 12 oz.…

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Broccoli Coconut Soup

This recipe was created AFTER I finished the 8 week FUELED program. You can get more info for that here. We are still eating our vegetables and staying away from gluten, sugar, caffeine and most dairy. So here’s a recipe I made today for lunch. I wanted something that was “comfort food” and this is…

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Mexican Stuffed Avocados- a copycat recipe with Studio 5

What a fun assignment. Twist my arm to go and taste test a new recipe from Costa Vida, and then level it up and make a re-write! I’m in foodie heaven. Brian and I loved the idea, but wanted to make the flavors bigger and over-the-top bursting out of the avocado so to speak. These…

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Easy Flatbread- 2 ingredients! (and gluten free)

Hey. So this is a great side dish, or gluten bread replacement, that’s easy to make. This recipe made about 4 medium flatbread, just FYI. Brush them with butter and garlic, even parsley and you’ll be golden for your next meal. We paired ours with a great pineapple chicken curry. Also delicious. Thanks to my…

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