Recently Melanie Lee (of Jetsettin’ Daisy blog & @jetsettindaisy instagram) & I tried the Glegan menu over at Triple George Grill located just inside the Downtown Grand’s street corridor between Ogden and Stewart. What is Glegan? Well- it is their menu that fuses the traditional offerings of gluten-free & vegan into one health conscience selection, offers a variety of gluten-free or vegan ONLY options as well many items that provide a combination of BOTH. You know I’m a carnivore (Melanie Lee too!) but we’ve both been stepping outside our comfort zone to check out even more restaurants & cuisine. Keep reading to check out what we got & how it stacked up!…
Simple Butternut Squash Soup Recipe + Lots of Topping Ideas!
I am 100% diving into my favorite Autumn recipes. Anything that has that warm, comforting, fall feeling…I’m all about that! Give me the pumpkin! Pass the roasted everything! & yes- whip up some soup! Here’s the most basic butternut squash soup recipe- it is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, & dairy free! Keep reading to check it out & some creative additions to throw on top!…
Roasted Root Veggies Recipe – Perfection for Fall!
While I do love things flavored with pumpkin, I am most excited for squash & other comforting foods in general being in season. I just love roasting up root veggies or squash with basic ingredients. I’ll basically eat any vegetable if you roast it! Here’s a combo I’ve been making for the past few years when we pick up root veggies from the farmer’s market. Ryan isn’t a big fan or beets so this is usually a great lunch! …
DIY One-Ingredient Corn Butter Recipe Perfect for Summer!
We’re definitely a corn family- big time. Even though it is just the two of us at home we tend to buy corn in bulk during the summer. We sit down together & shuck for what feels like ages & every time it is worth it. We have a deep freezer I keep stocked with it & it seems like we never grow tired of it. This corn “butter” is something I tried recently that Ryan & I both really liked so I thought I’d share it with you today!…
A Healthy Read with My New Roots by Sarah Britton
If you’re looking to fill your body & mind with real, beautiful food then hopefully you’ve checked out Sarah Britton’s new cookbook My New Roots. She is a holistic nutritionist, writer, and photographer behind the popular healthy foods blog MyNewRoots.org, winner of a 2014 Saveur “Best Food Blog” award. Sarah has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Bon Appétit, and Whole Living and has spoken at TedTalks. Basically shes a #girlboss. If you love gorgeous, healthy food then you’ll want to keep reading!…
Street Vegan Cookbook is Completely Unique
Let me start with- I’m definitely not vegan. Or vegetarian. Or even always very healthy. I then married a Texan who is seriously into all things with a face. terrible way of putting it, I know, but seriously true. So why am I even talking about Street Vegan by Adam Sobel? Because I am really into creative food & vegan recipes definitely have that going for them! Keep reading to find out if this is what I was looking for!
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Pureed Pea Dip with Mint & Lemon Recipe from Martha Stewart Living
If you follow me on Instagram (check it out if you aren’t!) then you have likely been awaiting some recipes from the new Clean Slate Cookbook from the editors of Martha Stewart Living. I’ll be reviewing the entire cookbook along with some other goodies on Friday (along with a giveaway! shhhh) but first I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes inspired by or directly from the Clean Slate Cookbook & Guide! Today I’m sharing the Pureed Pea Dip with Mint & Lemon Recipe directly from the book- & what I loved serving it with! Check out the way they took frozen peas & made them taste like spring!…
How to Make the Perfect Spaghetti Squash Noodles
Have you ever made spaghetti squash in the hopes of noodles…& ended up with mush? We have. Quite a few times actually. The faux noodles would merge with the sauce & become squash clumps. They definitely weren’t fooling anyone into thinking they were pasta! So what is the trick? It is all in the cut- keep reading to check it out!…
Going Green with Mint & Lime Asparagus Recipe + Foodie Friday Linkup!!
So for this Friday Foodie Linkup we went with a fun theme- going green! I think there are a lot of ways this topic can be taken, right? Healthy? Literally green? Well I hope you thought of those two as they both pertain to today’s recipe! Without further ado, here is my recipe for Mint & Lime Asparagus!
Before we go green I need to address one thing- the beautiful chicken here will have its very own post Monday for St. Patrick’s Day! How does chicken equal that particular holiday? Hint: BEER.
Now onto this recipe! I think when you’re working with really basic ingredients you should opt for higher quality so you can really taste them. I chose a higher quality olive oil, fresh cracked pepper, nice ripe limes, & a mint chutney I’ve had waiting to be used.
Mint & Lime Asparagus Recipe
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Jump into a seriously tasty burst of flavor with fresh asparagus, mint, & a pop of lime!
Author: Stephanie Louise of Home in High Heels
Recipe type: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: Greek, American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of asparagus, washed & trimmed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons high quality olive oil for roasting/drizzling
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 to 3 fresh limes, you want about 1.5 tablespoons of juice
- fresh mint or mint chutney
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450. Drizzle asparagus with olive oil on a roasting pan then top with sprinkling fresh pepper & salt. Make sure your spears are well covered in oil for an even cook. A good trick is to roll them with your palm lightly to make sure each is covered in oil evenly.
- Cook about 8-10 minutes until browned & the ends look a bit crisp.
- Remove from oven & transfer to serving dish. Top with fresh mint/chutney & the lime juice. toss lightly. Serve.
Recipes: Low Fat Wheat Flour Tortillas (No Lard!)
28 Days of Eating at Home- Learn more in my intro post here!
Do you love tortillas? Do you want a healthier option? Do you think it is ridiculous what they charge for 12 freaking tortillas, especially if they are anything other than your standard flour or corn? If you answered yes to any of the questions the recipe below has you covered! Ready to make them yourself for pennies per tortilla? Let’s get this party started!
I found this recipe via Beth from Budget Bytes. If you follow me on Pinterest (You don’t? Fix that fast!) then you have probably seen me pinning her like a creepy foodie stalker. Not only does she cook cheap but she loves sriracha just like me! She’s just plain amazing.
These tortillas came out really good. I cooked ours longer for a bit of a crisp & hubby loved them. These were our fabulous fish tacos that hubby has insisted I make again soon. & he doesn’t even like fish tacos much. If you missed that recipe, check it out here!
