Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Shopping for the New House, Men’s vs. Women’s Roles: Traditional or Not? Hi Gang, what’s going on with you today? I have been running around San Diego like a lunatic today. Let’s see, 8am outdoor run and oh my, I needed to put on two shirts, and my hoodie! It was high 50s/low 60s with a fine mist. Despite sleeping 4 hours per night the past 3 nights each, I had a surprisingly energetic run through Balboa Park....

Home › Recipe Index › Entrees › Asian Skinny Broccoli and Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry Healthy Vegetable Stir-Fry — Even if you’re not a big broccoli or vegetable lover, or if you have veggie-resistant family members, this vegetable stir-fry recipe is packed with so much flavor that everyone will forget how healthy it is and how many stir-fry veggies they’re eating! Healthy Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe This Asian vegetable stir-fry reminds me of a dish I recently ate at while out, except with way less salt, fat, grease, and it’s much more budget-friendly....

Home › Recipe Index › 30-Minute Meals Skinny Mexican Bean Salad with Corn Mexican Bean Salad with Corn — Such a fast and easy recipe to make! Plus, it’s loaded with flavor and textures galore. Two kinds of beans, juicy corn and tomatoes, crisp peppers, and green onions are tossed in a lime-chili-cumin vinaigrette that’s perfectly light!! Healthier Bean Salad with Corn Ingredients in Corn and Bean Salad How to Make Bean Salad with Corn Storage Instructions Tips for the Best Bean Salad What to Serve with Bean and Corn Salad Skinny Mexican Bean Salad with Corn Recipe More Easy Mexican Salads: Healthier Bean Salad with Corn This corn and bean salad is great for summertime potlucks and picnics, and it’s also great for lunch or as a meatless dinner....

Home › Recipe Index › Entrees › Chicken Strawberry Pecan Grilled Chicken Salad with Pecan Butter Vinaigrette Pecan Strawberry Chicken Salad — The grilled chicken is so JUICY and moist thanks to a homemade pecan butter marinade!! Sweet strawberries and crunchy pecans add extra texture and FLAVOR!! Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad This easy and healthy, yet satisfying strawberry pecan salad is perfect for easy-breezy summer dinners or casual entertaining. It’s got flavor and texture galore between the juicy chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet strawberries, crunchy lightly toasted Fisher Pecan Halves , savory cheese, and a creamy pecan butter vinaigrette....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes The Best Things In Life Are Free TGIF! I am glad that the week is drawing to a close. It’s been a busy, crazy, hectic week. They all seem to be like that, though. I am reminded when life gets crazy that sometimes the best things in life are free. Things like: Blooming flowers Blue Skies & Sunshine in San Diego Skylar’s smile...

Home › Recipe Index › Dessert › Ice Cream & Frozen Treats Vanilla + Ice Cream It’s National Vanilla Ice Cream Day today. I just love summer food holidays, don’t you? Allow me to twist your arm with 10 vanilla + ice cream recipes. I’m sure it’ll just be torture working either of those two items into your diet: Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups and Ice Cream Vanilla Avocado Banana “Ice Cream” (vegan, GF) – I promise this doesn’t taste like guacamole; the avocado simply lends creaminess and richness to the ice cream...

Home › Recipe Index › Entrees › Mexican Vegan Quesadillas with Vegan Cheezy Spread TGIF!!! We made it through the first full work week of the year! Amen! How did yours go? My week, as I mentioned yesterday, has flown by . That’s a good thing , of course, but I have been really such a busy mama and am looking forward to the weekend to slow things down , just a bit!...

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Weekend Bests I hope you’ve had a nice weekend so far. My weekend bests have included: Some mess making in the name of baking. Plenty of dishes have been dirtied. The bowls are these . Someone usually asks about them. Donut making has ensued. They’re a tweak on the Baked Cinnamon Bun Donuts with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe coming soon for the new donuts....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes What’s Poppin’? I hope everyone is enjoying your Saturday! Since next weekend is Labor Day, this is kinda the last weekend of summer. Boo-hoo…where did summer go? I am getting ready to meet up with a girlfriend I haven’t seen in awhile but thought I’d mention what’s been poppin’ up in herrre . Made a yummy bowl of raw overnight oatmeal: 1/3 c dry oats, 2/3 c vanilla almond milk, 1 small nanna diced into pieces, & some dried mango pieces went into hibernation in the fridge for the night....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes What’s White & Green All Over? My raw veggies! Here’s some of what I’ve been eating and doing this weekend… Next up for dessert …In addition to the Ani oatmeal raisin cookies, I’ve been indulging in some of the Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies around midnight lately. Oh well, I don’t get Skylar into bed til 11pm lately, so what the hell. And there she is, giggling away in her Little Miss Giggles t-shirt....

Home › Recipe Index › Breakfast Breads Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls — The softest, fluffiest, most tender cinnamon rolls stuffed with cinnamon-and-sugar and rainbow sprinkles! Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and more sprinkles! The recipe is EASY to follow even if you’ve never made cinnamon rolls and there’s a MAKE AHEAD overnight option! Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Homemade cinnamon rolls are a luxury that I don’t often take the time to make, but these easy cinnamon rolls reminded me that I need make homemade cinnamon rolls more often!...

Home › Recipe Index › Entrees › Chicken Cauliflower Chicken Fried “Rice” Cauliflower Chicken Fried “Rice” — Even people who don’t like cauliflower will be amazed at how authentic and DELICIOUS this healthier version of chicken fried rice tastes!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, and so much HEALTHIER than calling for takeout! Chicken Fried Rice … with Cauliflower Rice! Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients How to Make Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice Recipe FAQs Tips for Making Chicken Fried Rice with Cauliflower Rice Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice Recipe More Easy Fried Rice Recipes: Chicken Fried Rice … with Cauliflower Rice!...

Home › Recipe Index › 30-Minute Meals Chipotle Cheddar Avocado Rollups Chipotle Cheddar Avocado Tortilla Pinwheels — Creamy avocado with sharp cheddar, cilantro, and a little bit of smoky chipotle heat! Easy, ready in 5 minutes, and everyone loves these! Great appetizer and a game day party favorite!! Easy Party Pinwheels Recipe Are you ready for football season and tailgating parties? I’m not really a big fan of the game itself, but I am definitely a fan of football food....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter I love peanut butter and sunflower seed butter, but this week it’s been all about another kind of nut butter. Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter anyone? [print_this] Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter Makes about 2/3 to 3/4 cup 1/2 cup cashews, soaked (I used raw, unsalted, whole cashews from TJs. Use raw/unsalted if possible) 1/3 cup agave/honey/maple syrup (combo of one or any), to taste...

Home › Recipe Index › Entrees › Sides, Salads & Vegetables Crispy Parmesan Ranch Roasted Potatoes Crispy Ranch Potatoes — 🥔🧅🎉 The BEST ranch roasted potatoes you’ll ever eat! Tender potatoes seasoned with ranch mix and topped with a CRISPY breadcrumb topping! So DELICIOUS you don’t even need a main course! Crispy Ranch Roasted Potatoes Ingredients in Baked Ranch Potatoes How to Make Roasted Ranch Potatoes Recipe FAQs What to Serve with Baked Ranch Potatoes Crispy Ranch Roasted Potatoes Recipe More Potato Side Dishes: Crispy Ranch Roasted Potatoes I know this could sound like a bit of a stretch, but these are the best roasted potatoes I’ve ever eaten!...

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Favorite Breakfast Recipes Babble is hosting a contest until Friday 1/27/12 they’re calling “ My Family’s Favorite Breakfast Recipe Contest” and my Baked Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts with Vanilla Peanut Butter Glaze are in the final 8. If you could comment on that post saying something to the effect of your “favorite recipe was Averie’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts”, I’d love it. If something else shown there is your favorite, vote for that....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Friends and Fitness On Tuesday afternoon I met up with my dear friend, Marla . We met at our usual hangout . A place where we can gab and get wired up on caffeine. Sounds perfect, right? And it was. It’s always a joy seeing Marla and I had not seen her since before the holidays . Since then, we had both traveled to warm sunny places ....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Golden Weekend It’s been a golden weekend so far: The weather has been spectacular the past few days. High 70s, almost 80 during the day, in January. Gotta love San Diego. Blue skies by day, golden sunsets in the evening. These golden-colored $1 dollar coins. I paid to exit a parking lot using a self-pay machine and this is how it gave me my change....

Home › Recipe Index › All Recipes Homemade White Chocolate and Butterscotch Sunflower Seed Butter I’m frequently asked by readers if they can make homemade sunflower seed butter just like homemade peanut butter . The answer is yes. With a few caveats. If you’re never tried sunflower seed butter, what are you waiting for? Make this on a week you have time for extra cardio . You’ll need it. I ate an 8 ounce jar the first day....

Home › Recipe Index › Entrees › Chicken Mandarin Orange Chicken Pasta Salad Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad — EASY, ready in 30 minutes, and packed with Asian-inspired flavors!! Juicy sesame chicken, pasta, and lots of healthy vegetables! PERFECT for potlucks, picnics, parties, and planned leftovers!! Asian-Inspired Mandarin Pasta Salad Recipe If you’re looking for a pasta salad that everyone will love, look no further than this easy mandarin chicken pasta salad that’s easy, ready in 30 minutes, and makes enough to feed a crowd....