Healthy Choices

  • 15 Minute Easy Shrimp & Summer Veggie Pappardelle Pasta

    15 Minute Easy Shrimp & Summer Veggie Pappardelle Pasta needs to be on your dinner rotation this ...

  • Apple Fennel Slaw {with Orange Cumin Dressing}

    I discovered a couple things from this recipe.  Greek Yogurt makes a pretty darn good substitute ...

  • Asian Chicken Salad with Asian Vinaigrette

    A rainbow of colorful and healthy ingredients, delightful textures, and savory Asian flavors makes this ...

  • Asian Noodles With Perfectly Seared Sea Scallops

    My choice was Asian Noodles with Perfectly Seared Sea Scallops.  We found such a bargain on ...

  • Asian Salmon Meatballs Over Cauliflower Fried Rice

    This simple dinner of Asian Salmon Meatballs over Cauliflower Fried Rice has got my wheels spinning. ...

  • Asparagus Fries {with Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce}

    Okay these were a hit.  Fresh asparagus coated in panko breadcrumbs then baked to crispy perfection.  ...

  • Avgolemono {Greek Chicken & Rice Soup}

    Greek Chicken & Rice Soup, also known as Avgolemono, is a wonderfully hearty soup with fresh bursts ...

  • Avocado & Chicken Salad Boats

    Avocado & Chicken Salad Boats with hints of lime, cumin and cilantro.  This delicious plate ...

  • Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}

    Avocado, Cilantro & Lime Farro Salad {with Fresh Veggies}. I must admit I’ve become a bit smitten ...

  • Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco

    Baked Breakfast Potato {with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Tomato & Queso Fresco. Take all your favorite ...

  • Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Chicken Wing shortage?  Now that would be a 'fowl play' just two days before Game Time.  ...

  • Baked Eggs in Clouds

    How have I made it this far in life without knowing about Baked Eggs in Clouds?  What a fun and ...

  • Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

    I had this vision of presenting a big bowl of Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil Pesto & a side of Mozzarella ...

  • Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}

    Baked Potato {with Garlic Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese}. While your Perfectly Baked Potato ...

  • Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}

    Baked Potato {with Tomatoes, Basil Pesto & Fresh Mozzarella}. Fresh Basil Pesto might as well be ...

  • Baked Summer Squash Chips

    Have you ever made Baked Summer Squash Chips?  Last July when summer squash was in abundance at ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato Fries {Cajun Herb Seasoned}

    Baked Sweet Potato Fries are almost a staple for us.  There's something so addicting about the ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes & Honey Ricotta

    Baked Sweet Potato with Roasted Grapes & Ricotta Honey all begins with a Perfectly Baked Potato.  ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Buffalo Chicken}

    Baked Sweet Potato with Buffalo Chicken.  Now here's where you might say....Really? I'm here to tell ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Curried Chicken}

    A Perfectly Baked Sweet Potato is like a soft woven picnic blanket.  No matter what you lay on top ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Sautéed Mushrooms & Spinach topped with Jarlsberg Cheese}. Recently someone ...

  • Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Egg}

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Steamed Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Fried Egg} While many people enjoy hash ...

  • Basic Tomato Sauce

    There are a few prepackaged pantry staples I can't live without.  Canned tomatoes would ...

  • Blueberry & Mango Quinoa Salad with Lemony Basil Vinaigrette {Share the Love}

    Today I had the pleasure of cooking for my work family.  I believe if you're going to call a mandatory ...

  • Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins {Share the Love}

    Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins from Cooking Light. This recipe sounded so good to me.  Perhaps because ...

  • Braciola {Italian Beef Rolls}

    Braciole {Italian Beef Rolls} slowly simmered in spicy Arrabbiata sauce until the beef is fork tender.  ...

  • Brazilian Feijoada {Pork, Beef & Black Bean Stew}

    Brazilian Feijoada {Pork, Beef & Black Bean Stew} The word Feijoada (pronounced fay-ZWAH-da) ...

  • Bread & Butter Pickles

    Sweet.  Crisp.  Bread & Butter Pickles.  We're hooked.  Fortunately these pickles ...

  • Broccoli Cheese Casserole {Weight Watchers}

    Each winter I find myself gravitating towards healthier recipe options.  Likely due to overeating ...

  • Butter Bean Salad {with Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette}

    This Butter Bean Salad is loaded with fresh herbs & veggies then dressed in Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette. ...

  • Butternut Squash, Apple & Sage Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins

    Our Butternut Squash, Apple & Sage Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin smiles of Autumn Thyme.  Fresh ...

  • Butternut Squash, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Lasagna

    Here's another favorite recipe from the archives.  Butternut Squash, Spinach & Caramelized ...

  • Cajun Salmon & Sweet Potato Chowder

    The inspiration to make this bowl of love came from these five beautiful words... Cajun Salmon & ...

  • Caldo de Pollo {Sundays with Shelby}

    It’s been a challenging couple of weeks for my kid Shelby.  My tender-hearted 22 year old ...

  • California Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    I woke up this morning and put on my workout clothes.  I did it before I could talk myself out ...

  • California Roll Lunch Bowl

    I hope you've been enjoying my mini-series on Lunch Bowls.  I'm a bit obsessed with portion ...

  • Caprese Panzanella {with Shrimp}

    I scored these gorgeous tomatoes at the market this week, aren't the colors amazing!  Each year ...

  • Carrot Cake Energy Bites

    I sent Shelby an innocent birthday text (back on May 28th).  It went something like this....what's ...

  • Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Cauliflower Fried Rice. If you're craving a low-carb or vegetarian alternative to traditional fried ...

  • Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower Rice.  A fantastic low-carb, low-cal substitute for an otherwise carb-laden food.  ...

  • Ceviche {with Halibut, Scallops & Shrimp}

    We celebrated Shelby's birthday last evening.  When I asked her what she'd like for dinner ...

  • Cheddar-Parmesan Savory Biscotti {with Sundried Tomatoes}

    I have a thing for biscotti.  It began year's ago when I first discovered a recipe for Dark ...

  • Chicago Style Hot Dog

    Who would've thought that eating a loaded hot dog could fall into a Healthy Choices category?  I'm ...

  • Chicken Cacciatore

    I've been itching to make Chicken Cacciatore but sadly one key ingredient stood in the way.  Green ...

  • Chicken Piccata Meatballs Are A Favorite

    Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a new favorite. Huge Meatball Fan. That's me. I'm forever pondering the ...

  • Chicken Satay Meatballs {with Peanut Dipping Sauce}

    Chicken Satay Meatballs were my sister Sarah's call. In fact Sarah had several suggestions for March ...

  • Chickpea & Spinach Stew

    The holidays have a way of throwing us me off course.  No matter how hard I try, temptation is ...

  • Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}

    Chili & Cheese Topped Baked Potato {with Sour Cream & Bacon}.  I love this combination so much ...

  • Chinese Pork Tenderloin {with Garlic Sauced Noodles}

    Pork.  The other white meat. I absolutely loved this Chinese Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauced ...

  • Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

    I love this Mediterranean Chopped Salad because you can make a giant bowl and eat on it for days! Or ...

  • Classic Shrimp Cocktail {with Cocktail Sauce}

    We were completely spoiled last night with the gift of 7lbs. of fresh off the boat Georgia Shrimp ...

  • Cowboy Caviar

    Looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a holiday party….Cowboy Caviar might just be the answer.  ...

  • Cowboy Caviar & A Country Christmas Party

    Whipped up a batch of Cowboy Caviar in honor of tonight's Country Christmas themed Annual Company Party.  ...

  • Cream of Tomato Soup {with Basil Pesto & Mozzarella Dunkers}

    All my favorite soups begin the same way....with a classic Mirepoix (onion, carrot and celery).  ...

  • Crisp Cod Cakes {with Peach Basil Relish}

    Crisp Cod Cakes with Peach Basil Relish. I had a moment yesterday.  A really big moment.  ...

  • Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

    Crispy Parmesan Roasted Broccoli. Move over cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, broccoli is making a comeback ...

  • Curried Chicken Salad & Avocado {with Almonds & Pomegranate}

    Curried Chicken Salad & Avocado with Almonds & Pomegranate. The avocado is one of the healthiest ...

  • Easy Baba Ghanoush

    Easy Baba Ghanoush is a wonderful middle eastern eggplant dip that's rich flavor and creamy texture ...

  • Easy Homemade Vegetable Broth from Scraps

    It's easy to make Homemade Vegetable Broth from scraps. You can build a nice flavorful batch of broth ...

  • Egg Drop Soup {Simple and Satisfying}

    I’ve mentioned before how much I adore my hair stylist.  And I think you also know by now that ...

  • Eggplant Meatballs

    With these Eggplant Meatballs you'll never even miss the meat. Through all of this March Meatball Madness ...

  • Eggplant, Zucchini, & Squash Curry

    A few years ago I took on a new level of interest in cooking.  I became a student of spices, learned ...

  • Eggs Baked in Herbed Spaghetti Squash Nests

    Eggs Baked in... And I'm sold.  That's all I need to hear and I'm all in. Eggs baked in that spaghetti ...

  • Farmers Market Minestrone Soup {Share the Love}

    The next time you visit your local Farmers Market have this recipe in the back of your mind.  In ...

  • Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies

    Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies I'm so happy this time of year.  There's something so ...

  • Farmers Market Unstuffed Cabbage Recipe

    There are some recipes (curry, masalas, unstuffed cabbage rolls) that are a challenge to picture.  ...

  • Farmers’ Market Favorites

    I could hardly wait for today to finally get here.  It's opening day for our ...

  • Fattoush Salad

    This salad.  This Fattoush Salad is flavor love. I was working hard to use ingredients already ...

  • Festive Pear Pomegranate & Pecan Spinach Salad

    Yesterday I jumped in with both feet and came up with three salads I think you'll really enjoy! The ...

  • Feta & Vegetable Mini Frittatas

    Feta & Vegetable Mini Frittatas. If you're looking for a light but flavorful brunch option, these ...

  • Fig & Walnut Arugula Salad with Chickpeas & Gorgonzola

    The ingredients in this Fig & Walnut Arugula Salad with Chickpeas & Gorgonzola play so nicely ...

  • Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa

    Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa has the right balance of crunch with a mild smoky heat balanced ...

  • Fire Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

    Months and months ago when I was doing a little research on tomatillos for my Salsa Verde recipe, I ...

  • Fish Taco Bowls

    Fish Taco Bowls. I just adore complete meals served in a bowl.  For breakfast, lunch or dinner.  ...

  • Fresh & Bright Orange Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad

    Orange, Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad is the perfect Winter Thyme burst of fresh bright flavors. ...

  • Fresh Fig & Mascarpone Sweet Potato Pizza {Gluten Free}

    When I asked you all for fig recipe inspiration my sister-in-love immediately responded with "Fig & ...

  • Fresh Tomato Salsa

    Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere!!  Homemade Fresh Tomato Salsa is so quick and easy to make and oh ...

  • Fresh Veggie Nachos {Sundays with Shelby}

    Fresh Veggie Nachos {Gluten Free}. I love my kid.  I know.  We all do (love our kids that ...

  • From The Earth Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

    This From The Earth Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette is aptly named after our nearby brewery where it can ...

  • Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon {over Spinach Couscous}

    Garlic & Herb Baked Salmon over Spinach Couscous is a go-to staple meal in our house.   ...

  • Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas {Healthy Living}

    Healthy Living is something we should all aspire to.  I'm not crazy about the word diet, unless ...

  • Gazpacho Grain Bowl {with Confetti Veggies}

    I made a big batch of Gazpacho to take to a family gathering.  I thought it would be a nice ...

  • Gluten Free Sweet Potato Avocado Toast {6-Ways}

    I decided to jump on the band wagon and give Sweet Potato Avocado Toast a try. Six times. I tried six ...

  • Going Green Smoothie {a Trial Run}

    Here's to a fresh and healthy start to the New Year.  I've only had my new Vitamix blender for a few ...

  • Greek Chicken & Eggplant Stew {with Citrus Herb Gremolata}

    For the most part, our pantry staples are pretty common.  We keep canned tomatoes and beans, dried ...

  • Greek Chicken Meatloaf {with Spinach & Feta}

    I'm rather proud of our Greek Chicken Meatloaf with Spinach & Feta recipe.   We use ...

  • Greek Salad

    It's crazy to admit that this is the first time I have made a Greek Salad.  I've loved every one ...

  • Green Goddess Salad {with Homemade Green Goddess Dressing}

    Our Green Goddess Salad is really all about the homemade Green Goddess Dressing.  Yet, the addition ...

  • Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Thighs {with Mango Salsa}

    Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Thighs. To quote my in-house taste-tester, "This is a flavor WIN." I'll ...

  • Happy 3rd Anniversary Lemony Thyme

    Three years ago today I 'published' my first post to Lemony Thyme.  Eggs Benedict ~ Two Ways.  Year ...

  • Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl

    Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl. I went to Pet Smart during lunch to replenish Lilah's food.  Pet ...

  • Healthy Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

    There are times when you just need to use up ingredients already in your fridge or pantry. These Southwest ...

  • Heart Healthy Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili

    My motivation for this Heart Healthy Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili was to deliver a flavor ...

  • Herbed Scrambled Eggs {in Avocado Boats}

    There was a cooking show on Food Network a while back that we really liked.  I can't recall the name ...

  • Homemade Chicken Broth

    Yesterday's whole chicken brings us to ~ Step 2, heavenly Homemade Chicken Broth.  Once I began to ...

  • Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup. I recently saw a fb post from a well known blogger that asked followers ...

  • Homemade Fresh Tomato Juice {Vegetable Juice}

    Homemade Fresh Tomato Juice. When you're craving a Bloody Mary with brunch and you're in your pj's with ...

  • Homemade Granola Bars {Share the Love}

    Homemade Granola Bars Homemade Granola Bars. The base ingredients are old fashioned oats, sliced almonds, ...

  • Honey Crisp Holiday Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette

    Honey Crisp Holiday Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette is the ideal salad to pair with a special meal ...

  • Honey Walnut Shrimp Power Bowl

    I've completely jumped onto the 'Bowl' bandwagon.  Rice bowls, ramen bowls, power bowls, Buddha ...

  • How To Cook Spaghetti Squash – Oven Method

    I get asked about How To Cook Spaghetti Squash on a regular basis. It was time to document the process ...

  • Inside Out Fresh Herb Omelet

    This Inside Out Fresh Herb Omelet was my Healthy Choice post-workout meal. Four weeks ago today ...

  • Italian Sausage & Polenta Lasagna

    The pictures don't do this recipe justice, but I am here to tell you that Italian Sausage & Polenta ...

  • Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini {Lightened Up}

    Easy week night meals that are packed with fresh flavorful ingredients. That was my mission.  Italian ...

  • Italian Tossed Green Salad {with Basil & Herb Vinaigrette}

    There's something so delicious about a fresh crisp Italian Tossed Green Salad. A few simple ingredients ...

  • Italian White Bean Dip {with Homemade Pita Bread}

    I have a treasured folder where I keep paper copies of recipes.  Some jotted down on scratch paper, ...

  • Jamaican Jerk Meatball Rice Bowl

    This Jamaican Jerk Meatball Rice Bowl is a virtual flavor trip to the islands. So while it's winter-thyme ...

  • Jerusalem Salad

    These colorful fresh ingredients and bright flavors are precisely what makes Jerusalem Salad so special. ...

  • Juicy Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw

    Juicy Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw scream summer! Big bold flavors. Bright cheerful colors. ...

  • Kale Chips {Hail to Kale}

    I did it.  I joined the other half of the population who has been enjoying and loves Kale.  ...

  • Kale with Sausage, White Beans & Butternut Squash

    Kale with Sausage, White Beans & Butternut Squash By now, most everyone is aware that kale comes ...

  • Kung Pao Chicken Soup

    I took a popular Chinese Take-Out dish and turned it into a healthy make at home meal.  Our Kung ...

  • Lemon Ginger Muffins

    I was thumbing through a new cookbook and came upon this beautiful recipe for Lemon Ginger Muffins.  ...

  • Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

    This Lemon Herb Vinaigrette is bright and lively. It's perfect on Greek Salad or simply drizzled over ...

  • Light & Refreshing Chilled Curried Zucchini Soup

    This Light & Refreshing Chilled Curried Zucchini Soup is bursting with beautiful flavors.  ...

  • Lightened Up Croque Madame

    This sandwich has always seemed a bit over the top for someone committed to making Healthy ...

  • Lightened Up Shrimp & Grits

    Came through the door last Friday evening (mind you...my most favorite evening to transition from work...to ...

  • Loaded Bean Soup {15+ varieties}

    Were you lucky enough to score the coveted ham bone after this year's holiday feast?  We turned ...

  • Loaded Chicken Burrito Bowl is a Family Favorite

    When I say Loaded Chicken Burrito Bowl, I mean find your biggest serving bowl and prepare to make your ...

  • Loaded Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Loaded Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. As in...don't hold back on the veggies.  This was a fabulous way ...

  • Mango Salsa

    Mango Salsa. You really ought to give fresh fruit a chance.  I know I'm preaching to the choir ...

  • Maple Bacon & Pecan Cheese Pops

    Today is my day to help celebrate Chef Bec (from It's Yummi) for her 50th Birthday Bash.  ...

  • Margarita Ceviche {National Margarita Day}

    Margarita Ceviche My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites.  ...

  • Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

    So many beautiful colors and flavors in this Mediterranean Lunch Bowl.  Roasted red peppers, ...

  • Mexican Chicken Soup {Share the Love}

    Mexican Chicken Soup has become a comfort food staple for my family.  Every time we have it, whether ...

  • Mexican Tamale Pie

    I've been wanting to recreate my favorite Mexican Tamale Pie since about the moment I began sharing ...

  • Middle Eastern Mezze Platter

    A mezze platter is made up of several small dishes usually eaten as an appetizer or light meal. A mezze ...

  • Mini-Veggie Quiche {Weight Watchers Recipe}

    Sharing a great new recipe that I discovered over the weekend.  These Mini-Veggie Quiche from Weight ...

  • Moroccan Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin

    When making Healthy Choices, one of the first things I add to our weekly dinner rotation is Jenny-O ...

  • Mu Shu Chicken Cabbage Rolls

    Mu Shu Chicken Cabbage Rolls. Chinese New Year is always an 'event' for me.  My passion for this ...

  • Mushroom & Kale Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Mushroom & Kale Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. It was 52 degrees in our bedroom this morning.  Somehow ...

  • Mushroom Thyme Haricot Verts

    Mushroom Thyme Haricot Verts. Haricot Verts, French for "green beans" are so wonderfully tender.  ...

  • My Go-To Guacamole Recipe

    Did you know that Guacamole is one of the most popular Super Bowl snacks?! Right up there with Chicken ...

  • Niçoise Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

    I've always loved how the Niçoise Salad looks on a plate.  Today it was lunch.  The ...

  • No-Bake Baklava Energy Bites

    I was introduced to energy bites recently and fell in love.  The idea of raw whole ingredients ...

  • One Pot Homemade Beefaroni

    Perhaps the dish I remember most from my childhood is Beefaroni.  Not the canned type, but Homemade ...

  • Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette

    Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette. One thing I've vowed to master in 2014 is salad dressings.  I've had ...

  • Oven ‘Fried’ Chicken {with Sriracha Honey}

    Oven 'Fried' Chicken {with Sriracha Honey}. I've made this dish three times now trying to capture the ...

  • Parmesan & Herb Roasted Vegetable Soup

    For our Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday I served Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies.  It was my secret ...

  • Peach Basil Relish {or Salsa}

    Peach Basil Relish aka Peach Basil Salsa. Fresh juicy summer peaches bring a sweet-tart happiness to ...

  • Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}

    Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. Something special happens when the ...

  • Perfectly Baked Potatoes {and a dozen plus ways to top them}

    Once you discover how to arrive at the Perfectly Baked Potato, the meal possibilities are at least ...

  • Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

    I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks.  There was a lot going on with said ...

  • Plum Pork Tenderloin {Slow Cooker Version}

    Plum Pork Tenderloin. More and more I hear friends and coworkers grumbling about deciding 'What's for ...

  • Pomegranate, Zucchini, and Avocado Salsa {Share the Love}

    A couple years ago, just before the Christmas Holiday season began, I sat down on my living room rug ...

  • Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips {with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce}

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken Strips {with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce}. I've written before on the magnificent ...

  • Provençal Chicken {Slow Cooker Version}

    Provençal Chicken is a wonderful weeknight meal.  It's light and full of flavor.  Did ...

  • Pumpkin Acorn Squash Soup {with Cumin Toasted Pumpkin Seeds}

    Pumpkin Acorn Squash Soup {with Cumin Toasted Pumpkin Seeds}. Pumpkin Acorn Squash Soup {with Cumin ...

  • Pumpkin Hummus {with Homemade Pita Chips}

    Getting ready for a big office Halloween Party tomorrow.  Not only do we go all out with ...

  • Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffins {Gluten Free}

    Share these Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffins with friends and family. There is so much goodness and love ...

  • Quartered Salad {with Herb Vinaigrette}

    As the hot summer weather approaches we'll be looking for some cool & simple dinner options.  ...

  • Quick & Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce

    Quick & Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce comes together in under 30 minutes yet tastes like it's been simmering ...

  • Quinoa & Raw Veggie Salad

    One of my 'healthy eating' work buddies brought in the most delicious salad to share.  One bite ...

  • Quinoa Salad with Fruits & Citrus ~ Quinoa Salad with Crisp Summer Veggies {Sundays with Shelby}

    A family tradition seems to be forming here.  Sunday's with Shelby.  I like it.  It's a chance for ...

  • Quinoa Tabbouleh Gluten Free

    I wanted to make a gluten free version of Tabbouleh so included Quinoa! It's perfect! There's something ...

  • Rainbow Southwest Salad {with Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing}

    Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black.  The classic colors found in an 8 ...

  • Roast Chicken in a Clay Baker

    Roast Chicken in a Clay Baker. That was my mission. A couple of weeks ago, while perusing the isles ...

  • Roasted Cauliflower Steaks {with Herbed Ricotta & Tomato Sauce}

    Roasted Cauliflower Steaks {with Herbed Ricotta & Tomato Sauce}. I can't recall the last time ...

  • Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Soup {Weight Watchers}

    One of my favorite soups is Roasted Garlic & Butternut Squash Soup.  Just the sound of it warms ...

  • Roasted Golden Beet Hummus

    I'm now putting Roasted Golden Beet Hummus in my rotation! It is absolutely delicious as a dip, but ...

  • Roasted Spring Vegetables {featuring Radishes}

    Roasted Spring Vegetables I was so pleasantly surprised to learn how wonderful radishes are when oven ...

  • Roasted Tomato Soup {with White Cheddar Cheese Cookies}

    Yesterday we, like many other bloggers, observed a moment of silence from what we love to do.....which ...

  • Roasted Vegetable Orzo {Featuring Delicata Squash}

    Roasted Vegetable Orzo {Featuring Delicata Squash}, inspired by this wonderfully delightful recipe from ...

  • Roasted Veggie & White Bean Chowder

    Hanging on to every fresh produce summer moment over here on Lemony Thyme.  I'm calling this soup ...

  • Roasted Veggie Oven Hash {with Fried Eggs}

    Hash is such a great way to use up the tail end of fresh veggies.  I decided to oven roast my ...

  • Rosemary Watermelon Juice {Share the Love}

    Rosemary Watermelon Juice. As we head into summer and backyard BBQ's, there's a good chance we'll find ...

  • Rustic White Bean & Greens Heart Healthy Soup

    While I made this Rustic White Bean & Greens Heart Healthy Soup two days after January 1st, you ...

  • Sausage & Thyme Cassoulet

    I made a really good Sausage & Thyme Cassoulet.  I filled it with spicy Italian turkey sausage, ...

  • Savory Egg Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    I lay in bed Sunday morning pretending to be asleep.  There was a steady rain tapping on the window, ...

  • Savory Veggie & Herb Egg White Taquitos

    Savory Veggie & Herb Egg White Taquitos.  And Sunday Brunch or Monday lunch, straight from ingredients ...

  • Sesame Chicken {Lower Sodium}

    Sesame Chicken.  This recipe recreation was too good not to share.  We recently made ...

  • Shredded Pork Tacos {with Chimichurri Sauce}

    Shredded Pork Tacos {with Chimichurri Sauce}. I absolutely love these tacos.  Simple and delicious.  ...

  • Shrimp & Summer Vegetable Farro Salad

    Shrimp & Summer Vegetable Farro Salad. Farro.  Do you know it?  I just discovered this ...

  • Shrimp Po-Boy {Oh Boy!}

    Shrimp Po Boy.  Oh Boy! The words 'Fried Shrimp' drifted through the office the other day.  ...

  • Smoky Shrimp Diablo {with Baked Eggs}

    Smoky Shrimp Diablo {with Baked Eggs}. We're dabbling with some new recipes.  Full of flavor and ...

  • Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus {my go-to snack}

    Hands down this Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus has become my go-to snack. It's the right mix of savory-slightly ...

  • Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}

    A 'Loaded' Baked Potato doesn't have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories.  Our Southwest ...

  • Southwest Stuffed mini-Sweet Peppers {with Quinoa & Spicy Turkey Sausage}

    These beautiful mini-Sweet Peppers were smiling at me as I strolled through the produce isle.  How ...

  • Southwest Vegetarian Tacos

    The key to bringing big flavor to these Southwest Vegetarian Tacos is to oven roast the veggies. Virtually ...

  • Spicy Shrimp Thai Buddha Bowl

    I don't think I've told you about my 2015 Challenge.  My Healthy Choices walking buddy Bethany ...

  • Spring Chopped Salad Delivers Comfort

    This Spring Chopped Salad is bursting with colorful veggies, peppery baby arugula, comforting orzo pasta, ...

  • Spring Thyme Green Minestrone

    Spring Thyme Green Minestrone Soup. When I looked into the eyes of my beautiful new fridge I saw shelves ...

  • Steamed Asparagus with Fried Egg & Shaved Parmesan Cheese {Sundays with Shelby}

    Steamed Asparagus with Fried Egg & Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Cappuccino got her here....but this dish ...

  • Steamed Veggie Ramen Broth Bowl {with Fried Egg}

    I enjoyed a lovely lunch date with Shelby and her roommate Clare.  It was a post-birthday (for ...

  • Sushi Stack

    I must admit I'm quite proud of my Sushi Stack.  Not only was it delicious, but it looks so pretty ...

  • Tabouleh & Couscous Salad

    I'm not sure why I've waited so long to make homemade Tabouleh.  It's packed full of fresh herbs ...

  • Thai Basil Egg White Omelet Bowl

    Most days, whether at home or the office I'll have an Egg White Omelet Bowl for breakfast.  A bed ...

  • Thai Beef Salad {with Fresh Herbs}

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