PB&J Muffins!

PB&J Muffins!

Here’s a muffin you can’t feel too bad about– it’s pretty much a peanut butter and jelly sammie, after all! Found this recipe here, on PaleOMG.com Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple sauce (the recipe called for 2 bananas, but I substituted applesauce...
Creamy Avocado Zucchini “Pasta”

Creamy Avocado Zucchini “Pasta”

What a good ideaaa..use avocado in place of butter or cream, adding garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and whatever else you desire!  And forget boring old spaghetti- use a “veggettie” (found mine at Bed Bath & Beyond) to cut your zucchini into...
Power Salad

Power Salad

Protein packed, filling and nutritious, this quinoa “salad” doubles as a fully satisfying meal.  It’s incredibly easy to pull together and just as scrumptious the second time around– it makes for a great leftover (make a huge batch) to fuel you...
Lotus Root Asian Delight

Lotus Root Asian Delight

A delicious food I’m newly lovingg- lotus root!  It’s the root of the beautiful lotus flower, and is not only tasty, but healthy- containing fiber, protein and vitamin C.  It’s an interesting texture to work with– you can boil it in soups, or...
Chocolate Tour

Chocolate Tour

Yep, there’s an official chocolate tour of D.C. (in the lovely Georgetown)!  You can purchase it here, through GreatFoodTours.com.  Or check out DC Metro Chocolate Tours for a variety of dessert tours around D.C. I chose to put my own tour together with my...
Funfetti Granola Bites!

Funfetti Granola Bites!

Here’s a healthier alternative to funfetti cake– funfetti & oats cookie dough bites!  It’s a no-bake recipe, with just a few ingredients.  It’s definitely still in the dessert category, but hey, there’s oatmeal in it..so..healthified!...