Triple Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad

Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad just makes me smile, for so many reasons. The salad personified is ME, call it “Jennifer Salad” because it’s all about the things I am and love. It’s sweet without being cloying, packed with the season’s best berries including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries (or any combo there in). It’s bold with a blast of blue cheese crumbles. It’s got a lot of attitude and texture, with layers of flavor to keep every bite interesting. It’s hearty and healthy, fills you up without being too dainty. And finally, it’s portable and ready to go, standing up to a mealtime on any adventure.

Berry Blue Cheese Quinoa Salad is a scrumptious side dish featuring blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and a blast of bold blue cheese. Can be made ahead for an easy dinner side dish or meal prep friendly for lunch!

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Green Beans with Strawberries and Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing

No more yelling “eat your green beans” thanks to this beautiful, berry-elevated side dish just bursting with flavor. Green beans and berries are both staples of summer, so I thought – why not just toss ‘em in a skillet, season with a spicy-sweet raspberry dressing, sit back and enjoy a few moments of dinner time magic. You, know, when the kids aren’t rolling their eyes or groaning about the sight of vegetables!

Spicy Berry Green Beans

Green Beans with Strawberries and a Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing makes a colorful addition to your family’s plate and, as we all know, eating lots of vibrant colors is good for your health. And, done in 10 minutes, this stress-free, summer green bean recipe is good for your mental health too! Continue reading

“Super Clean” Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad

This post is sponsored by Arm & Hammer. However, all comments, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own. 

Hello spring (almost) and hello “Super Clean” Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad! Honor the arrival of spring and staying true to good eating intentions with this colorful and crave-a-licious salad — baby spinach tossed with nutty quinoa and walnuts are balanced with a subtle sweet-tart flavor thanks to juicy berries and crispy Granny Smith apples. Super Clean Strawberry Apple Spinach Salad is perfect for your next party, picnic or potluck . .it's also great for meal-prepping for healthy lunches. Walnuts and spinach add extra texture, heart-healthy fats and protein.

Really, what could be better than eating a clean diet of fruits, veggies and healthy whole grains? Only one thing – and that’s making sure those fruits, vegetables and whole grains are actually CLEAN. Clean from pesticides, chemicals, soil and other residue and nasty stuff you don’t want to be eating. Read on to get the recipe for my Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad and also learn more about best practices for eating produce that are clean. Continue reading

Strawberry & Seed Dessert Pizza {Paleo}

Strawberries have burst onto the scene for summer, and I’m talking the GOOD ones that are plump, juicy and almost candy sweet. My Strawberry & Seed Dessert Pizza takes advantage of all this natural goodness and makes a special treat for warm-weather entertaining — yet it is easy enough to whip up for every day eating! Oh, and did I mention it’s Paleo diet friendly, and thereby inherently gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free. Read on to get the details and recipe! Strawberry Seed Pizza is a beautiful, summery dessert that is gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free. Paleo diet friendly too.

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“Just a Li’l Spicy” Strawberry Radish Salsa

I relish relish, will dive head first into dip, and always “lika da sauce”! Since all the spring produce is on parade and I like spicy-sweet things, I couldn’t resist making “Just a Li’l Spicy” Strawberry Radish Salsa! Read on to get all the deets and recipe:

Strawberry Radish Salsa
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