Perfect Peanut Pasta with Chicken and Veggies {Recipe}

Serves 4 Ingredients:  1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti, reserve ¼ cup of pasta cooking water 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (optional) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey 1½ tablespoons white vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 3/4 … Read more

Caramel Popcorn {Recipe}

Make your own homemade caramel sauce to top popcorn! Yum! INGREDIENTS 10 Cups popped popcorn ¾ Cups packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter ¼ Cup light colored corn syrup ¼ Cup Teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Preheat oven at 300⁰F. Put popcorn into a 12’’x 8’’x 1’’ roasting pan to keep … Read more

Chicken Avocado Wraps {Recipe}

Need a quick meal idea? Try these yummy chicken avocado wraps. INGREDIENTS 2 cups chopped cooked chicken ½ cup cubed red pepper ¼ cup chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 4, 8-inch tortillas 4 red leaf or Boston lettuce leaves DIRECTIONS Combine chicken, tomato, cilantro and hot sauce … Read more

Steak, Bean & Pasta Soup {Recipe}

(Disclosure: I am taking part in the Beano “Be Natural” Virtual Cook-off. I was compensated for posting and received free products but thoughts are my own.) Looking for the perfect Fall soup? Try this delicious steak and bean pasta soup for a hearty meal. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 diced sweet onion 1 tablespoon … Read more

10 Peach Recipes

Fresh fruit is one of my favorite things about Summer. Sadly, when I go to the grocery store for fruit I don’t find fruit that lasts very long. When I read an email asking me if I wanted to review fresh peaches from The Fruit Company I started thinking of all the delicious desserts I … Read more

Healthier Banana Crepes {Recipe}

Ingredients 1 cup Buckwheat Flour-Whole 3 each Large Raw Egg White-Each ½ cup Skim Milk 3 oz-wt Apple Juice-Frozen Concentrate 3 each Banana , peeled & sliced 1 teaspoon Cinnamon-ground ¼ teaspoon Cloves-Ground 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon splenda Pam non-stick spray Directions For the Banana filling In a large hot skillet place banana. … Read more

9 Ways To Make Over Mac & Cheese Cups

I loved Mac & Cheese cups in college and when I lived on my own. Even now they make a quick dinner for the boys when we get home late or have somewhere to be and I realize I need to get dinner ready asap. Target shared this great post with me about 9 ways … Read more

Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches {Recipe}

This family favorite recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, which are full of flavor and moisture. When combined with homemade barbecue sauce, the tender shredded chicken takes on a sweet smokiness that’s far better than anything you could find in a bottle at the grocery store.   Cook Time 30 min Prep Time 60 min … Read more