Lemon Ginger Salmon for Sheet Pan or Sous Vide + Vacuvita Giveaway

This post and giveaway is sponsored by Hamilton Beach, however all opinions, editorial content and enthusiasm remain my own.

Creating fast, fresh, fit and filling meals for my family, which includes my hubby along with two growing teenage boys and one hungry young adult man, is my daily goal. And, one of my huge take-aways from years of being a competitive athlete is that you need a realistic, actionable plan and the right tools and gear to achieve any goal – because there will be a lot of obstacles trying to keep you from the finish line (or in this case, dinner table).Vacuvita Freezer Friendly Lemon Ginger Salmon

That’s where my Vacuvita®  comes in. It’s an amazing, multi-function countertop kitchen appliance that makes being the house “kitchen manager” of my so much easier. Vacuvita works on the simple fact that when oxygen is removed from food, it can stay fresh up to five times longer!  Read on to learn all the cool things Vacuvita does, get my recipe for Freezer-Friendly Lemon Ginger Salmon, and enter to win your own Vacuvita Home Base Set ($299 ARV) Continue reading →

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 →