Green Beans with Strawberries and Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing

No more yelling “eat your green beans” thanks to this beautiful, berry-elevated side dish just bursting with flavor. Green beans and berries are both staples of summer, so I thought – why not just toss ‘em in a skillet, season with a spicy-sweet raspberry dressing, sit back and enjoy a few moments of dinner time magic. You, know, when the kids aren’t rolling their eyes or groaning about the sight of vegetables!

Spicy Berry Green Beans

Green Beans with Strawberries and a Spicy-Sweet Raspberry Dressing makes a colorful addition to your family’s plate and, as we all know, eating lots of vibrant colors is good for your health. And, done in 10 minutes, this stress-free, summer green bean recipe is good for your mental health too! Continue reading

Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Aioli (Keto, Paleo)

At first, I resisted getting an Air Fryer – I mean , do I REALLY need another countertop appliance?! But then the FOMO set in, and just when I was about to break down and buy one, Hamilton Beach sent me their new Air Fryer – it was fate that this powerful healthy cooking machine would be mine. And, one of the first recipes I whipped up was low carb Asparagus Fries with Basil Lemon Dipping Sauce, it’s an amazingly fast to cook and ridiculously flavorful snack and side dish that just makes life better. Asparagus Fries for Air Fryer - keto, whole30 and paleo compliant

Plus, I’ve used ingredients in this asparagus air fryer recipe that keep it compliant with Paleo, Keto and Whole30 diets – so enjoy these veggie fries dipped in creamy sauce with impunity! Read on to get all the asparagus air fryer recipe details (as well as an oven-baked option as well): Continue reading

Easy Roasted Blue Cheese Cauliflower

Looking for a healthy vegetable recipe that is both fast and flavorful for your next holiday dinner? Easy Blue Cheese Roasted Cauliflower is not only ridiculously simple to prepare, it’s kinda fancy-shmancy and oozing with good taste. Easy Roasted Blue Cheese Cauliflower

Oven roasted cauliflower has always been a family favorite for simple weeknight meals, but by dressing up with blue cheese, this humble veggie becomes a sophisticated side dish that’s ready to rock alongside a roast, turkey or other holiday main dish. Read on for the full recipe and all the delicious details. Continue reading

Garlic Basil Roasted Baby Artichokes


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

Fit & Fast Butternut Squash Recipes for Every Occasion

Behold the butternut! It’s a big ole winter squash, but don’t let the size intimidate you and keep you from making butternut squash recipes! It’s delicious, healthy, versatile as a recipe ingredient and really not that hard to prep (plus, you can always have the store do the work). it and FAst Butternut Squash Recipes for every occasion

I’ve got bounty of fit and fast butternut squash recipes, from snacks to salads to soups, that will help you use up all the butternut squash you’ve been blessed with! Read on for a week’s worth of my favorite dishes: Continue reading