Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese is stuffed with delicious smoked gouda cheese, spinach, and a homemade spinach pesto - it's to die for! Anyone who knows me knows that I love me some cheese. Grilled cheese, cubed cheese, blue cheese, herbed cheese, fried cheese, straight up cheese from the package..... I have never met a cheese that I didn't like, ever. I often think about how I could spice up my grilled cheese aka the perfect sandwich. Often I use pesto on my sandwiches, but since I didn't have any basil, I thought maybe I could make a spinach pesto. Turns out I was right and pretty much ...
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One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili
One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is the perfect healthy vegetarian chili that will satisfy even the pickiest meat eater! I love chili, but being a vegetarian it's hard to find a good chili that isn't just all beans. I like beans, but I also like a little variety. I love this recipe because it is loaded with veggies and beans, and it's so easy to make! You can either make this in the crock pot or make it on the stove pot! This One Pot or Crock Pot Loaded Quinoa Chili is a perfect healthy recipe (scroll down for nutritional info) for a cool fall or winter ...
Skinny Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
This Skinny Cheesy Vegetable Chowder is a hearty chowder reduces the fat and calories (only 160 per serving) without sacrificing any flavor! Seriously delicious and so easy to make! I have a delicious Cheesy Vegetable Chowder Soup for you today. This soup reminds me of cream of broccoli soup, which I love, but hate all the fat and calories. This soup gives the impression of being creamy and rich, and is filled with delicious flavors. The base of this soup (carrots, celery, onion, and garlic), is the same base that starts off this Tomato Basil Soup and this ...
Spicy Corn Fritters with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Spicy Corn Fritters with Cilantro Lime Sauce are a simple recipe that highlights fresh summer corn! As you know, I was in Iowa a few weeks ago for #IACornQuest 2016! I had the opportunity to head to Iowa and learn all about corn farming from IA Corn! It was totally awesome, and I was very inspired to whip up some corny (har har) recipes when I returned home. These Spicy Corn Fritters turned out really delicious, and I topped them with the most cool tasty cilantro lime cream as well...so yum! As a vegetarian, this was a very filling meal, but you could also serve these ...
Buffalo Quinoa ‘Mac’ & Cheese
Buffalo Quinoa Mac and Cheese is the perfect blend of spice and cheese! The last month or so we have been on a healthy food kick at our house. We haven't really been indulging in the usual pasta, pizza, and cheese laden dishes. I have been pretty good at making really healthy recipes for dinner, but when I saw a recipe for Buffalo Quinoa Mac and Cheese I almost had a heart attack. How could I have never thought of this before?? I love quinoa. I love buffalo anything. I love cheese. Hmmm.....DING DING DING, we found ourselves a winner! ...
Skinny Cheesy Enchilada Soup
Skinny Enchilada Soup is a simple recipe with tons of Mexican flavor and minimal calories! It's no secret that we eat a lot of soups over at our house. They are usually easy to make, the recipes can be doubled and frozen easily, they go good with most side dishes, and they are perfect for cold weather. 'Skinny' soups are also a great way to keep your calorie intake low (well, that and will power), because most healthy soups are fairly low calorie. I highly suggest doubling this recipe and freezing some for later, because it's delicious and makes an easy dinner, or quick ...