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30+ of Our Most Popular Summer Recipes

Monique — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:44 +0000

30+ of Our Most Popular Summer Recipes

Over 30 of our most popular summer recipes that are a must-make this season! You’ll find hearty breakfasts, fresh lunches, veggie-packed dinners, and plenty of desserts that are the perfect way to use up seasonal produce. Make these summer recipes for your weekly meal prep or bring them to your next BBQ! I’ve been meaning

Tart Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan + gluten free)

Monique — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:11 +0000

Tart Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan + gluten free)

Beautiful tart cherry pie bars made with a homemade tart cherry filling and topped with a delicious oatmeal crumble. These bars are vegan, gluten free, naturally sweetened, chewy, and easy to make! My husband’s favorite fruit pie happens to be cherry. Over 5 years ago (when this recipe was created!) he begged me to make

Frozen Cherry Margarita

Monique — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:51 +0000

Frozen Cherry Margarita

Perfectly sweet and tart frozen cherry margarita made with 4 simple ingredients and in just 5 minutes for the best summer cocktail everyone will love! Blend up this frozen cherry lime margarita for your next summer party or girl’s night and enjoy a fun, unique take on a traditional margarita. It’s about time I shared

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

Monique — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:59 +0000

Grilled Crostini with Roasted Cherries, Ricotta & Basil

You only need a handful of ingredients and under an hour to make these beautiful grilled crostini with juicy roasted cherries, creamy ricotta, and fresh basil. This easy and delicious grilled crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for summer parties or anytime you’re entertaining! I’ve been SO excited to re-share this fun and flavorful appetizer

Cherry Lime Smoothie

Monique — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 16:00:21 +0000

Cherry Lime Smoothie

Deliciously sweet and tart cherry lime smoothie made with 6 simple ingredients and a wonderful boost of protein from greek yogurt. This easy smoothie tastes just like cherry limeade but has a thick, creamy texture you’ll love. The perfect, refreshing breakfast or snack! HELLO GORGEOUS. That’s all I can say about this wonderful smoothie recipe

Our Favorite Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes

Monique — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 16:00:44 +0000

Our Favorite Recipes Using Fresh Tomatoes

Our absolute favorite recipes using fresh tomatoes that are a must-make before summer ends! These fresh tomato recipes are the perfect way to use up garden tomatoes during their peak season. You’ll find savory breakfast recipes, tons of fresh salads, apps, and plenty of main dishes. I’ve gotten tons of messages from you all saying

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Monique — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:52 +0000

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Delicious no bake tahini chocolate chip cookie dough bites! These eggless, healthy cookie dough bites are vegan, dairy free, gluten free and naturally sweetened with just pure maple syrup and chocolate chips. Keep them in your freezer for an easy no bake healthy dessert! It’s summer and IT IS hot. When I’m not rubbing SPF

Pretty in Pink Peach Smoothie

Monique — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:48 +0000

Pretty in Pink Peach Smoothie

Creamy and delicious peach smoothie made with 5 simple ingredients for a refreshing, filling breakfast or snack! This easy peach smoothie recipe gets a boost of protein from greek yogurt and has the perfect amount of sweetness from ripe peaches and berries. Enjoy as is or add your fav nutritional boosters! Okay, I’ve been the

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

Vibrant Lime Bars

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:40 +0000

Vibrant Lime Bars

Vibrant lime bars with a delicious shortbread base and a perfectly sweet and tart lime custard filling. These beautiful lime bars can easily be made gluten-free and dairy-free, and are extra special with a little powdered sugar and lime zest on top. The ultimate summer treat! You’ve all (I assume) had lemon bars before but

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Monique — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Delicious sweet and spicy firecracker salmon topped with a wonderful, fresh peach avocado salsa. This firecracker salmon recipe can be baked or grilled for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love! Serve with your favorite sides, rice, quinoa or even in tacos. Hello, gorgeous salmon filets with the best sweet and spicy marinade topped

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Monique — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:00:42 +0000

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Over 50 of the best salad recipes that are not only healthy but also creative, flavorful and FUN! From quinoa and pasta salads to kale and broccoli and everything in-between, there’s a delicious, healthy salad recipe for everyone. Enjoy the perfect meal prep lunch or yummy party side dish! We’re celebrating every last bit of