Ummmm, it is officially FIVE days before Christmas…. (when did that happen?!) Between starting the new job and the big snow we got over the weekend, I am feeling woefully unprepared for the big holiday dinner this coming Sunday. But never fear! I have an amazingly simple side dish that can be done in under thirty…
Stuffed Baked Apples
This week has been a doozy. Between balancing work, transferring the blog to a new host, having the blog break during said transfer, and figuring out what to pack for FNCE, it’s been slightly chaotic in my house. When life gets busy, I need to have an arsenal of recipes that I can turn to….
Carolina Peach Lemon Tea
I know that everyone is super obsessed with apples and pumpkin spice right now, but I am still in summer mode after my trip to Charleston, South Carolina! During our trip, my friend E and I stumbled across a vendor selling homemade lemonade in the City Market. Who does not love lemonade on a hot,…
Breaded Zucchini Wedges
Do you buy a bunch of stuff at the farmer’s market and then realize that you have no idea what to do with it? (awesome… me too!) I get super over-excited when I go to the farmer’s market every Sunday – there are bins of corn, tables of tomatoes, and baskets over flowing with every…
Whipped Avocado Dip
I don’t know when I fell in love with avocados, but I am sure glad that I did! From guacamole to avocado toast, I try to squeeze this green fruit into my diet as much as I can. Hey, it’s a good source of healthy fat! My sister, my mom, and The YIA are also…
Roasted Cabbage
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Eve! When people think of St. Patrick’s Day, three things come to mind – fun, family, and food! And nothing is more fun than getting together with your family and celebrating with lots and lots of amazing food. Like Corned Beef and Cabbage. Because traditions! Yet, having said that, sometimes you need…
Apple Pie Oatmeal
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Hands down. While I love French toast, pancakes, and huge egg sandwiches, some days require something quick so I can get out the door. Oatmeal is my favorite no-time breakfast option – it’s nutritious, fiber-packed, and delicious. Plus, I love that oatmeal is such a blank canvas! While…
Kickin’ Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Hi, kiddos! How are you? Okay, it’s Confession Day on Simply A (RD) Foodie. I confess that I don’t know one thing about football. Like absolutely nothing. Like if you want to watch a football game in peace, please find the TV farthest from me and watch it there. Because if you are sitting next…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Dried Cranberries
Happy Wednesday, kiddos! We are almost done with the first week of January 2016… CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? (me either!) As we were cleaning out our fridge (because who doesn’t love reorganizing their house on January 2nd?), I found a forlorn bag of Brussels sprouts in the bottom of our crisper drawer. Never one to…
Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
I know it’s December and that winter is rapidly descending upon us, but the unseasonably warm temperatures here have tricked my mind into thinking that it is still mid-fall. Which means that my obsession with squash is still acceptable! (yay!) Plus, aren’t they called “winter” squashes? Anyway, since it feels like fall today, I decided…