Blueberry Lemon Mini Pies

This month recipe reduxers are giving their favorite pies a healthy makeover. I for one am a huge fan of putting a healthy spin on my favorite recipes, if you didn’t know already by my famous Apple Cranberry Mini Pies! This time I wanted to incorporate a more seasonal fruit in celebration of the official start […]

Dill Quinoa with Fava Beans

      This months recipe redux theme is “Spring Cleaning”.  I’ll admit I needed some motivation to get that done myself. School and work have takien over my life and cleaning has taken a back seat. My poor fridge and pantry have definitely taken a big hit. So disorganized! I was able to find some […]

Banana Pancake Cupcakes with Maple Greek Yogurt Frosting

  I am always trying to stay on top of recent food trends and try them out in my own kitchen. This time it is pancake cupcakes. I mean who doesn’t want a cupcake for breakfast?! I usually top my pancakes and waffles with greek yogurt in place of some of the maple syrup for sweetness […]

Crispy Baked Chicken 2 Ways

  This month’s Recipe Redux theme is “Two for One”.  So basically, one recipe that can be used or eaten two ways.  I am a huge fan of leftovers because they are so quick, but I often don’t want to eat the same thing two nights in a row. One recipe I love is my crispy baked chicken. […]

Pina Colada Brown Rice Porridge

       “By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by USA Rice Federation and am eligible to win  prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” In honor of National Nutrition Month, the USA Rice Federation is challenging us “recipe reduxers” to come up with a healthy recipe using […]

Baked Coconut Chicken with Cauliflower Fried Rice

After many weekends of escaping to the mountains to ski and enjoy all this lovely snow we have in New England, I finally had a weekend free to spend in the kitchen creating a healthy version of a classic take out food.My Baked Coconut Chicken with Cauliflower Fried Rice is inspired by my husbands love […]