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 →

Mediterranean Walnut Picadillo | Plant-based Pantry Recipe

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

Disclaimer: I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

Because grocery shopping is challenging right now, my recipe for Mediterranean Walnut Picadillo makes use of pantry items and basic ingredients commonly stocked in most kitchens.

Plus, this easy savory walnut recipe is plant-based and suitable for a variety of diet types including vegan and gluten-free along with Paleo and Whole30 if you drop the rice it’s served on. Read on to learn how to make a walnut meat alternative and create this tasty dish! Continue reading →