Edible Daisies

Get ready for Spring! These little daisies are made out of cucumbers and squash, with ranch dressing and carrots in the middle. Sooo cute and fun to make! And healthy too.   First you need to find a flower cookie cutter small enough to fit inside the circumference of a cucumber. I found this one among my…

Nutella Granola Bars

With all the preservatives, sugars, and additives in our kids’ snacks these days, it’s nice to be able to offer something yummy that’s wholesome too. This recipe makes a filling snack, and it will put a smile on your kids’ faces. It’s still got some sugar, but significantly less than what you’ll find in an ordinary granola bar. Plus…

Cucumber Basil Sandwich

These will be the hit of any party. They’re playful, colorful, and delicious! And they’re easy to make. You can also use red cherry tomatoes, but I find the yellow sunbursts have a sweeter accent to them that makes a nice compliment to the cucumber.   Save Print Cucumber Basil Sandwich Prep time:  10 mins…

Sultry Sweet Potato Sandwich

This sandwich will blow your freaking mind. It is so good, you might need to eat it alone so no one hears you groaning. And it’s gluten free! No bread. At all. The “bread” is slices of roasted sweet potato! And in the center, you’ve got avocado, tomato, and arugula. I saw the arugula in the…

Homemade Italian Dressing

I don’t really love the taste of store-bought dressing. Maybe it’s all the preservatives and chemicals. Maybe it’s all the sugar. I don’t know. But there is nothing quite like freshly made dressing. This one is no-fuss and it’s made up of ingredients you already have around the house. I use this dressing on my Zesty Chicken Penne,…