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.Jennifer Fisher thefitfork Watermelon on the Go

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

Ranch Black Bean Quinoa Dip Garden

What to do when a highly nutritious and yummy party dip, looks a little blah, bland and uninviting? “Plant” it with colorful veggies to resemble a spring garden and your guests will be anything but “quite contrary”. My Ranch Quinoa Black Bean Dip is a quick and easy appetizer for your next celebration or “whenever snack,” that is growing out of bounds with all sorts of plant-powered goodness – protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals!

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Turmeric Quinoa Egg Salad Spread

When I make hard-boiled eggs, I always do a dozen at a time. Between breakfast-on-the-go and lunchboxes, we usually polish off the stash in a couple days. But, when the family starts to bore of basic boiled eggs or I’ve made way too many (like a post-Easter surplus), I use them as the protein base for quick and easy recipes – like my Turmeric Quinoa Egg Salad Spread.Turmeric Quinoa Egg Salad Spread

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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

Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl with an Egg on Top

Breakfast will never be boring again if you’ve got some basics on hand to make a beautiful bowl of goodness to fuel you through the morning. My Green Veggie Alt-Grain Bowl is loaded with nutritious, delicious ingredients and only takes a few egg-prepping minutes to make in the morning, noon or night.Avocado Lovers Quinoa Bowl

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