I like salad. Salad is good. You know what else is good? Adding quinoa to a green salad for extra texture and protein My recipe for Cali Quinoa Caprese Salad is an easy-peasy, summer-breezy meal perfect for those nights when you want to satisfy your laid-back mood in a no-cook vegetarian way. 
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I Love Watermelon Everywhere – Recipes to Go!
June has arrived and that means all the watermelon all the time around here! It’s no secret that I love this ginormous fruit, and not just for the juicy, sweet, summery flavor – it also has many benefits for my super active lifestyle. I’m talking overall hydration, potassium to lessen cramps, natural sugars to fuel my pedal-to-metal push, l-citrulline to possibly reduce post-workout muscle soreness – plus lots of other essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
I love watermelon so much, I can’t help but wax poetic over it! Literally. Read on to find my Dr. Seuss-y inspired ode, I Love Watermelon Everywhere, and to get some great watermelon ideas for summer fun. Continue reading
Pizza Hasselback Potatoes
One ooey-gooey, saucy, meaty taste of my Loaded Pizza Hasselback Potatoes and your family will be screaming “Gimme Amore” as in “give me some more”! And, yes, I admit that pun is as cheesy as the layers upon layers of loaded spud goodness of this amazing family-friendly, one-pot meal. Read on to get more details and the drool-worthy recipe:
Egg in A Hole Beef Breakfast Burger
Even though National Burger Month is coming to an end, there’s no reason to stop eating America’s favorite food for the remainder of the year. Who would do that anyway?! Take your year-round burger addiction to the next level by incorporating it into your morning meal – yes, that’s right, a BREAKFAST BURGER. My recipe for Egg in the Hole Beef Breakfast Burger is well worth waking up early for (although you don’t have to as it’s easy to make). 
For just 312 calories, you are nourished with 29g protein along with fiber-packed whole grains that should satiate you until lunch. Read on to get all the details and instructions on how to make this protein-rich, balanced breakfast that I originally create for Beef Loving Texans! Continue reading
12 Minute Boiled Egg Pesto Pasta
I have no shame in saying this quick dinner is built on convenience products, but healthier options – naturally! My 12 Minute Boiled Egg Pesto Pasta is a busy weeknight meal that is equally delicious packaged up and eaten cold for lunch.
Read on to get the easy-peasy directions: Continue reading