Chipotle Pumpkin Cheddar Grits & Black Bean Bowl

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

This post is sponsored by Cabot Creamery, in conjunction with Healthy Aperture, as part of a blogger cooking contest. All content, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own!

I’m starting to get those fall-time feels! Cooler weather, cozy meals, seasonal flavors, and this year more family time around the dinner table. Not only are we staying home more and eating out less, we’ve also got a couple college kids who are able to extend their visits thanks to this new online learning situation.

That being said, I’ve had to flex my creative cooking muscle to come up with budget-friendly ideas that will keep my three hungry guys filled up without breaking the bank (and interfering with my running shoe budge, lol). Cheesy, hearty meals are ALWAYS a winner with them, so I’ve relied on flavorful Cabot cheese, along with staples from my pantry) to create a Chipotle Pumpkin Cheddar Grits & Black Bean Bowl. Continue reading →

Best Ever Balsamic Mushrooms & Onions | Paleo, Vegetarian

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

Balsamic Mushrooms & Onions are one of my favorite side dishes and seem to go with almost everything! If vegetables could have a little black dress, this would be it – easy but elegant and suitable for all occasions!

This simple sauté is a flavorful accessory to steaks, you’ll be transported to the feel of white tablecloth steakhouse dining in your own home. Not just a steak side dish though, also pairs magnificently with seafood, chicken, pork . . . or pile up on a baked sweet potato or bowl of grits for some ahhhh-mazing comfort food feels. Read on for this best of the best sautéed mushroom recipe: Continue reading →

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa | Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

Got the grill going this weekend? My Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa is a simple yet stunning addition to your summer spread.

Bursting with sweet-savory flavor thanks to the season’s best produce, this creative fruit salad is a family favorite for backyard cookouts and pool parties. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients, it fits with Paleo, Whole30, Vegetarian, Vegan and Mediterranean diets. Continue reading →

Favorite Soup and Salad Bar Dine-In Service during COVID

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

This post is sponsored by SOUPER SALAD. All opinions, content and enthusiasm remain my own. Thank you for supporting businesses that support The Fit Fork.

After months of hunkering down at home, are you eager to get back out to a restaurant to eat? I 110% am — as long as the experience can be in a safe, delicious and healthy way! $Jennifer Fisher of thefitfork.com enjoying a healthy lunch at Souper Salad$

Until a recent visit to SOUPER SALAD, my streak of homemade lunches was most definitely at a record high. We are at-home dinner eaters, but lunches have almost always been out on the go for my family between work, school and all our sports and active hobbies. So, I was missing that convenience and variety. Join me in supporting your local franchisees and small business owners by heading out for a casual bite – read on to learn how SOUPER SALAD is back in service to provide all-you-can eat meals in a safe environment. Continue reading →

Mini Mushroom Veggie Egg Bakes | Vegetarian, Whole30

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

Breakfast, lunch or a light dinner, my Mini Mushroom Veggie Egg Bakes are an easy fix that can be all gobbled up right on the spot or chilled (or frozen) and reheated later when life gets in the way of making a nourishing meal.

Eggs are a great way to add some protein into your day, and when you add a medley of veggies, it’s definitely a win-win. With no cheese or meat, these mushroom egg bakes are vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant. Swap the white potatoes for sweet potatoes and they’ll be Paleo perfect. Read on to get one of my favorite meal prep egg recipes. Continue reading →