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Artichoke and Olive Tapenade

This is a nice recipe for entertaining and get-togethers. While I paired it with crackers it can easily be paired with a veggie tray. I got this recipe from Fat Free Vegan and I changed it up a bit and added more…

 

Sliders

Are you one that likes the mini hamburgers called sliders? My daughter found this recipe online somewhere and asked if we could try making them. I love when my kids ask us to try a recipe. It makes me smile. Unfortunately, my…

 

Feta, Chickpea and Parsley Salad

I love discovering new recipes and this one from Simple Provisions is a good one! Feta, Chickpea and Parsley Salad Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, diced 3 garlic cloves 1  1/2 tbls olive oil pinch red chili flakes (I used…

 

Fruit on a Stick is Always a Hit

The power of a stick when it comes to food is amazing. I have tested this out with kids and adults and it never fails, when it is on a stick it is always a hit and everyone loves it! When…

 

A Twist on Caprese Salad and Oh So Good!

Mozzarella, tomato and basil is a popular salad in the summer and this recipe has a twist to the traditional caprese salad and it was fantastic!  I discovered this summertime recipe from the blog ValSoCal. She has a lot of great…

 

Easy Energy Bites: Great Snack and Dessert!

This is by far one of the easiest recipes for a little something sweet. These are no-bake energy bites and they are scrumptious. The recipe is slightly adapted from Smashed Peas and Carrots. Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup coconut…

 

Lemony Artichoke Dip

If you are tired of the same old, same old with dips this one is a great one try! I loved it!   Lemony Artichoke Dip  recipe courtesy of The Clean Food Cookbook by Terry Walters 1 garlic clove, peeled…

 

Mediterranean Quinoa

Ingredients 2 cups of cooked quinoa (note 1 cup of uncooked quinoa will make 2 cups of cooked quinoa) 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in quarters 1 cup cucumber, chopped ½ cup parsley, chopped…

 

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked quinoa (1 cup of uncooked quinoa when cooked makes 2 cups) 1 can black bean, rinsed and drained 1 cup of thawed frozen corn ¼ – ½ cup of cilantro, chopped ¼ cup of red…

 

Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

Are you looking for a healthy snack? Roasted chickpeas are super easy and full of fiber and protein. While I am going to share with you a recipe I changed just a little from Clean Eating Magazine, you can mix…