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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

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

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Monique — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel

Monique — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel

Juicy gluten free peach crisp with a crunchy pecan-oat topping and a drizzle of the easiest homemade dairy free caramel. You’re going to LOVE this healthy peach crisp recipe. The perfect summertime dessert with a scoop of your favorite ice cream! This time of year all I do is dream about peaches. In smoothies, on

Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Monique — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:28 +0000

Sunshine Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Bright sunshine tropical turmeric smoothie made with mango, pineapple, banana, freshly grated turmeric and creamy coconut milk. This gorgeous, refreshing turmeric smoothie is filled with vitamins and will have you shining from the inside out! A wonderful breakfast or snack any day of the week. I get requests for smoothie recipes almost daily, and for

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:46 +0000

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Gorgeous grilled corn salad with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a sweet & spicy hot honey vinaigrette that will knock your socks off. This fresh, easy grilled corn salad comes together in a few simple steps and makes the perfect summer lunch or side dish! Enjoy it on its own or add your favorite

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Monique — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:07 +0000

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Delicious slow cooker gochujang chicken sandwiches packed with sweet and spicy flavor and topped with a fresh, crunchy cucumber jalapeño cabbage slaw. These easy gochujang pulled chicken sandwiches are the perfect “set it and forget it” meal to serve at parties and BBQs with your favorite side dishes! A new way to use gochujang? In

Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad

Monique — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:44 +0000

Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad

Healthy broccoli salad recipe made with simple ingredients like fresh blueberries, carrots, sweet dried apricots, toasted almonds and crunchy sunflower seeds. This easy, vegan and dairy free broccoli salad is made without mayo, is tossed in a light tahini dressing, and is perfect for summer parties or meal prep! If you happened to grow up