Instant Pot Chicken Asparagus Roulade with Herb Risotto + Giveaway

This post and giveaway are sponsored by Litehouse Foods; however, all content, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own.

If you haven’t tried an Instant Pot yet, you need to hop on this counter top appliance trend that makes it easy to create healthy family dinners in a flash. Just in time for Easter, I sharing an elegant meal (entrée AND side dish) that can be prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes! Voila– Instant Pot Chicken Asparagus Roulade with Herbed Risotto.Instant Pot Asparagus Chicken Roulade with Herbed Risotto

Plus, I’m hosting a GIVEAWAY for an Instant Pot and loads of freeze-dried herbs and other Litehouse Foods products. Read on for the recipe and giveaway details: Continue reading

Five Ways to Feel Fit & Fabulous this Spring

This post is sponsored by prAna, however all content, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Whoohoo, spring is almost officially here . . . and we’ve been experiencing lots of warm weather here in Austin, just in time for Spring Break, SXSW and all the outdoor fun that goes on in this great city.

After being cooped up indoors over the winter, spring really lifts my mood and I’m sharing my favorite Five Ways to Feel Fit & Fabulous this Spring. Read on to find out how I’m walking on sunshine! Continue reading

Garlic Basil Roasted Baby Artichokes


I know spring is on the way when I see baby artichokes at the market!  They are so adorable, and a bit more tender that more mature vegetables. Garlic Basil Roasted Baby Artichokes

I’m sharing an easy-peasy, spring breezy recipe for Garlic Basil Roasted Baby Artichokes that you can have on the table in under 20 minutes as a side dish or plant-powered appetizer. Read on for all the details. Continue reading

How to Make a 10 Minute Dinner with Frozen Herbs

 

I am ALL about saving a few minutes in the kitchen, time is a precious commodity in my busy life. While I want to save time, I don’t want to cut corners when it comes to making fresh, fit, fabulous meals – even when I’m frazzled, I’m a foodie at heart. Carrot Kale Quinoa with Lemon Basil Gremolata

One way I accomplish this quest for quick-fix, exciting food is by meal-prepping my grains “plain” (like rice, quinoa, wheat berries or whatever) and then sprucing up right before the meal with seasonal veggies, spices and herbs. Speaking of herbs, I really love the convenience and taste of Dorot Gardens little cubes of flash-frozen fresh herbs, read on to learn more, get my half-hour recipe for a colorful Carrot Kale Quinoa with Lemon Basil Gremolata and discover more inspiration for 30-minute meals and side dishes.   Continue reading

Vegan Rice Paper Bacon – Made It, Liked It!

Mind blown, I made Vegan Rice Paper Bacon . . . and it was really good. I’ve seen the how-to for this fake bacon (no pig involved) around the Internets and in various cookbooks (like The Edgy Veg) and finally decided I had to give it a go.

While I’m a confirmed meat-eater, I figured “why not,” as I believe variety is the spice of life and do have meals where all my protein from all plant sources. Read on to get all the details and recipe! Continue reading