My Favorite Basil Pesto
Fresh basil pesto is my summer jam. I’m not very into pasta, but this makes a wonderful pasta topping. I prefer to use it to top: – salad (in lieu of dressing – please please try this!) – baked or …
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Energy Balls
I brought these awesome energy balls to the Zumba in the Park party last week, and they were a major hit. Let me tell you – they taste like dessert. You could legit bring them to a party as dessert …
Summer Chickpea Stew
One of my favorite summertime dishes? This one. I call it “chickpea stew.” It’s a mixture of in-season summer vegetables paired with delicious cumin and coriander spices and chickpeas. It’s easy to pull together, satisfying to eat, and this recipe …
Chickpea Cucumber Salad (Pinterest-inspired)
Another Pinterest-inspired recipe! {follow my Fit with Aundra boards} Chickpea Cucumber Salad I started with this pin (via She Wears Many Hats) and altered the recipe to fit both my tastes and my current pantry. How it all began… dill, …
S.M.O.G. Pie
Over Christmas, we were introduced to the wonders and delights of S.M.O.G. pie. Sounds dangerous, but it’s oh-so-delicious. SMOG = Steak, Mushrooms, Onions, Gruyere Based on a creation from Dangerously Delicious Pies (I’ve never been, but understand that the restaurant …
Homemade Hot Chocolate
Did you have a nice Christmas? I did! We spent some time with Shane’s family in Harford County.It was nice, relaxed, and all about the little kids, which takes pressure off the “big kids.” I’ll do a recap in a …
Cranberry Apple Raisin Stuffing
A simple, yet sweet and satisfying Thanksgiving stuffing recipe! I highly recommend saving some for breakfast the next morning 😉 Some simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry: plus raisins (I used golden raisins), 3 cored and …
Potato and Leek Soup
I must have potatoes on my mind. Or, more likely, I must participate in a community share that offers an abundance of potatoes! This week’s share I also have leeks on my mind! Leeks are a totally understated vegetable. They …
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
How’s your day going? Need a little pick-me-up? Here, I have something special just for you. Roasted butternut squash soup. Because you deserve it! Rainy fall days are perfect soup days. Don’t you agree? (full recipe below!) I started with …
Summer Veggie Casserole
I’m a little bit in love with casseroles (if you can’t tell). Why? They’re so simple to make — chop some veggies, determine your base (potatoes? rice? pasta?), add a special sauce to bring it all together, put it in …