Has it been one of those days that got away from you, and dinnertime has arrived with nary an idea for what to make? Have no fear! Instant Pot “baked” potatoes are here! They cook up in 20-30 minutes depending on size, and they’re ready to enjoy with your favorite toppings. I myself really enjoy Read more

Did you know that most store bought tomato soups include gluten? Neither did I! It’s a sneaky ingredient found in all sorts of things, that I never would have thought of until I had to start reading labels religiously. As a result, I cook many of these 50+ gluten-free recipes and have had to resort Read more

On a hot summer day, I frequently find myself hankering for a cool and refreshing treat, and so have built up an arsenal of favorite smoothie recipes. This delicious berry lemon smoothie is one of my current favorites and absolutely packed with fruits, veggies, protein, and a whole lot of flavor! You’ve got the sweetness Read more

Do you ever get to the end of your favorite jar of pickles and wonder what on earth to do with the leftover pickle juice? While some people out there do seem to enjoy pickle juice as a beverage, that person is not me. And while I do like to add a bit of pickle Read more

It’s that time of year when the weather is beginning to warm up, gardens are growing, and we are right on the cusp of summer time. There’s only a short window where you can get this delicious treat at its freshest. It’s sweet, and it’s tart, and it melts a little in your mouth. What Read more

For a quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinner, this savory baked teriyaki salmon is where it’s at! The flavor is out of this world, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This has been my favorite way to enjoy salmon for more than a decade! We love it with a side of jasmine rice Read more

There’s nothing quite like the taste of an ice cold smoothie on a hot summer day. But to be honest, even in these frigid winter months cravings can set in, and this delightful citrus mango smoothie has been on a regular rotation at our house. So thick and creamy, and yet light and refreshing…carrying the Read more

A super easy and healthy snack that’s been gaining traction at our place is chia seed pudding! There are so many delicious ways to prepare it, but my current favorite is with blueberry sauce. Not only does it taste great, but it only has 4 ingredients and takes all of 15 minutes to throw together Read more

Y’all. Y’ALL. Homemade Smoked Salmon Poke Bowls. Need I say more?!? I am a HUGE sushi lover, but it gets so expensive so we don’t get it often. I had heard of making poke bowls but the prohibitive price of sushi grade salmon or tuna in the Midwest put me off to trying to make Read more