Homemade Trail Mix

Homemade Trail Mix

This is a satisfying and filling afternoon snack that will give you the energy needed to power through the rest of your day and avoid the dreaded afternoon crash! Nuts and seeds are a great snack option, providing filling protein and healthy fats. Dried fruits are a...
Autumn Minestrone Soup

Autumn Minestrone Soup

This minestrone soup is a favorite in my house as soon as there is the slightest chill in the air! Adapted from a recipe found in Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa cookbook, we boosted the nutritional content of this soup by adding kale and using a whole grain in...
Bourbon-Pecan Tassies

Bourbon-Pecan Tassies

I grew up enjoying bourbon-pecan tassies every year around the holidays. They will forever remind me of the holiday season. This is one of my all-time favorite bourbon-pecan tassie recipes from Cooking Light. Cutting out all sweets from your diet always backfires....