Tag Archives: healthy option

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Wilted Spinach

By Ali | Published: February 20, 2013

As I have readily admitted, I am a big time kitchen slacker these days.  When I get my butt in there, I’m usually not in the mood for anything complicated or too fancy.  This side is super easy and delicious to boot.  The prep is easy and the clean up is minimal.  It goes wonderfully [...]

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

By Ali | Published: August 13, 2012

So, I’m going to share yet another breakfast smoothie.  Forgive me, but I’m sort of obsessed.  I do this thing where I really love something and overload on it, then get sick of it.  Do you do that?  I do it with new songs way too often.  Also with foods, especially of the breakfast variety. [...]

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The Best Green Beans

By Ali | Published: August 11, 2012

Pardon my absence.  Needless to say, I’ve been neglecting the blog for the past week.  Here’s a snippet of what I’ve been up to: Remember when I told you about my cousin’s wedding shower?  Well, I’ve had the honor of making and assembling her wedding invitations.  It’s been really fun and I’m so excited with [...]

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Cinnamon Coconut Quinoa with Bananas

By Ali | Published: July 29, 2012

As soon as I saw this recipe for breakfast quinoa I’ve been wanting to make it.  I love quinoa, but I always make it with savory flavors.  This seemed like the perfect recipe to try with sweet flavors and to add to my breakfast rotation. While I couldn’t eat it every day, I really enjoyed [...]

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Peach Banana Smoothie

By Ali | Published: July 19, 2012

In an effort to spice up my breakfast routine, I’ve been stocking items to make smoothies in the morning.  About a month ago, I discovered Annie’s chocolate banana smoothie and swooned.  The frozen banana trick is pretty awesome.  I needed an alternative to the chocolate banana flavor, and have had a constant stock of juicy [...]

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Arugula, Chickpea & Feta Wheat Berry Salad

By Ali | Published: July 2, 2012

I’ve been in search of some good lunches lately.  I get bored with leftovers all of the time, which I’m almost shocked to be saying.  Because I am a real leftover lover for the most part.  I’m also not a big fan of sandwiches for lunch…I can do it once a week, but more than [...]

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Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Reduction

By Ali | Published: June 28, 2012

Soooo, it’s hot.  There is no central AC in our house.  I have very few complaints about our lovely home, but the lack of central AC is one of them.  Yeah yeah, I’m a whiny baby, I know.  But I will not apologize for hating being hot and sweaty.  If you know me, you know [...]

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Asparagus & White Bean Salad

By Ali | Published: June 5, 2012

Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies.  I could eat it several times a week, and in the spring/early summer, I usually do.  There are just so many great ways to prepare it, my favorite just being roasted with some garlic and cheese.  This healthy little salad is a really fabulous way to enjoy asparagus, [...]

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Peanut Noodles with Edamame & Chicken

By Ali | Published: May 21, 2012

I have to say that one of my faults in the kitchen is that I rarely venture out from my comfort zone.  I usually stick with Italian, Mexican and maybe French cuisine.  I have always been hesitant to venture into the more Eastern flavors.  So when I came across this easy Asian inspired noodle dish [...]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cannellini Beans

By Ali | Published: April 24, 2012

One of my new favorite blogs to read is Not Without Salt.  I enjoy every bit of the recipes, lovely pictures and life anecdotes.  Needless to say my “yummy” Pinterest board is loaded with pins from Ashley. I’ve been dying to make brussels sprouts, and then I came across this recipe.  It was delicious.  I [...]

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