I have one incredibly refreshing and summery drink to share with you guys today! This watermelon smoothie with pineapple and mint is so refreshing! But first, the story behind the inspiration… the rather indulgent inspiration. A few years ago, Ryan met up with his friend Ryan (two Ryan’s!) in North Carolina for a hiking trip…
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
After yesterday’s lunchtime fail, it was kind of nice to have a dinnertime success in the kitchen. This sweet potato side dish was inspired by the glazed carrots I made over the weekend. They were so delicious and super simple and I had a feeling I could use similar flavors with sweet potatoes to make another…
Easy Lemon Vinaigrette
It’s summertime which means salads are making a serious comeback in my life. Keeping the oven OFF when the sun is blazing outside is way more appealing than heating things up in the kitchen. For the past week, we’ve had salads or sushi for dinner nearly every single night! This easy lemon vinaigrette is the…
Lightened Up Summer Fare
Summertime is right around the corner which means it’s almost time for cookouts that often include deliciously indulgent foods. The appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts that typically pop up at a summertime barbeque are often quite heavy. If you’re anything like me, you tend to fill up on chips and dip and sugary frozen drinks…
Cherry Almond Chia Seed Pudding

This recipe for Cherry Almond Chia Seed Pudding is dairy-free, easy to make and packed with almond and cherry flavors! Enjoy it for breakfast or a healthy dessert! I have an easy and tasty recipe to share with you guys this afternoon. And it features these little babies… Chia seeds! The benefits of chia seeds…