Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad

December 6, 2024 Amanda Plott

Elevate your salad game with this zesty Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad! Packed with vibrant, crunchy broccoli and tossed in a delightful dressing that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, this dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious.

With a medley of wholesome ingredients like broccoli, almonds, basil, and dijon, every bite delivers a burst of flavor and texture that's sure to please your palate. Perfect as a side for any meal or as a light lunch option, this salad is guilt-free indulgence at its finest!…

Cranberry Kale Couscous Salad

December 12, 2023 Amanda Plott

Looking for a festive and nutritious salad to brighten up your holiday table? Look no further than our Cranberry Kale Couscous Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this delightful dish combines the earthy goodness of kale with the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the nutty texture of couscous.

Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, kale is the star of this salad, providing a powerful punch of nutrition. Tossed in a orange vinaigrette, the kale become tender and delicious, while retaining their vibrant green hue…

California Cottage Cheese Bowl

June 28, 2023 Amanda Plott

What can I say? When I originally posted this tasty little lunch, I hadn't had cottage cheese in a long time. In fact... I couldn't even remember when the last time was that I had it! These days though? It's a pretty regular fridge staple for me. And it all started right here with this quick and easy recipe!

Cottage cheese had my mind ever since my mom mentioned it a few weeks before when she was trying to think of a way to make the Skinny PB&J Parfait even lighter. We didn't get very far with the notion since... I'm not a huge fan of sweetness with my cottage cheese for whatever reason. I'm still not onboard with that...

Bacon, Chive & Cheddar Eggs in Clouds

June 7, 2023 Amanda Plott

Weekends are for sleeping in, having fun, and experiments in the kitchen. While my mom has been here visiting me, we've been having a lot of fun taking turns with playing around in the kitchen for breakfast in the mornings. And today was no different. We've discussed 'eggs in clouds' a few times before, but today was the day!

It's a pretty simple little breakfast that looks far more impressive than it really is with its handful of basic and minimal ingredients...

Spinach & Strawberry Salad

March 27, 2023 Amanda Plott

Yes, I'm a huge salad fan. I love all the veggies and different ways to dress up your leafy greens with one dressing or another. Plus, there's just something refreshing about indulging in a crisp cool salad when it's upwards of 80... 90... 100 degrees. Which we’ve already gone over 80 here!

So I guess what I'm saying is... be prepared for the montage of salad recipes that are sure to come this way through the next few months. Strawberry and spinach salad is actually one of my old favorites. I think it was one of the first salads that I ever had feta cheese on. It could even be when I fell in love with feta cheese…

Skinny Balsamic Vinaigrette

March 24, 2023 Amanda Plott

I actually made this Balsamic Vinaigrette back in 2013, so naturally after 10 years I thought it was due for an update. Balsamic Vinaigrette is one of my favorite salad dressings. It’s tangy and light and full of flavor.

I've lightened up this classic dressing by subbing water and chia seeds for some of the oil. It's an old but rather faithful trick that I picked up from my mom some years ago when she would make her own Italian salad dressing. And by 'make her own', I mean mix oil and water with a packet…