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Microwave Risotto with Lemon and Asparagus

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Contrary to popular opinion, I eat carbs other that fruits, vegetables and chocolate. Complex carbohydrates such as potatoes (sweet and regular), quinoa, oats and rice are my go-to choices when I need a steady source of fuel for marathon or spartan training.Microwave Lemon Asparagus Risotto

My recipe for Asparagus Lemon Thyme Risotto sounds like it might be too fancy for a busy weeknight meal, but never fear – you can actually make risotto in the microwave in under 30 minutes, without most of the hands-on attention the traditional method takes! Plus, you only dirty one dish – WIN! Read on to get the speedy side dish recipe! Continue reading →

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

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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

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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 →

Garlic Basil Roasted Baby Artichokes

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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 →

Vegan Rice Paper Bacon – Made It, Liked It!

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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 →