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Hummus Stuffed Avocados

Did you know that Avocados are one of my favorite things to eat for lunch? Oh yeah. Add hummus to it and now we are on to something. Seriously, if you haven’t tried stuffing an avocado with hummus, you should. They are going to knock your socks off!

How to Store Lettuce So It Lasts Longer

Do you know how to make lettuce last longer? See how it’s done in the quick video below, and then grab some of the best salad and lettuce cup recipes to make with your fresh and crunchy lettuce!

Easy Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe

You’re about to learn to make dairy-free yogurt at home the easy way with this simple recipe I’ve been using for years.

Kid Friendly BBQ Sauce

You won’t believe how easy it is to make. Keep reading to find out how basic staples become the most delicious kid-friendly BBQ sauce you’ve ever tried!

Cauliflower Rice Pizza Crust for Beginners

A cauliflower pizza crust that doesn’t disappoint needs to have crisp edges and be able to hold the sauce and loads of toppings! Today’s recipe delivers just that and more with a beginner-friendly recipe made with cauliflower rice below. There’s also a step-by-step video if this is your first time! 

Easy Pita Pizza Recipe

Need an easy and fun recipe to get dinner together in under 15 minutes? These easy pita pizzas are just what you’ve been looking for.

Authentic New Orleans Cafe Au Lait Recipe

The first thing my New Orleans born-and-raised husband taught me to make more than 20 years ago is how to make a good cafe au lait. We still live here and drink it daily -and now you can too!

Oven-Toasted Ravioli Recipe

This easy baked ravioli recipe is one you can make for dinner, freeze, and use for lunches the next day! Better than the restaurant ones and cheaper!

Hummus Spinach Dip Recipe

This hummus spinach dip recipe is delicious and easy to make. 5 minutes to prep and the oven does the rest!

Simple Salsa Recipe for Kids

Looking for a simple salsa recipe that tastes amazing? Look no further. This salsa recipe is super easy and kids will love it since it has the right amount of spice.

How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

With Easter just around the corner, you may be wondering how to dye Easter eggs, naturally! Today, I’m going to show you how to get gorgeous egg dye colors using ingredients you have in your pantry or fridge! The color possibilities are endless!

Easy & Healthy Office Lunch Ideas

75 Healthy Office Lunch Ideas you are going to LOVE! Start packing healthy office lunches. Save money, waste less, and eat healthier!

California Strawberries Roasted S’mores

Can you imagine anything better than roasted strawberries to upgrade the classic s’more recipe? Chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and juicy vanilla-roasted strawberries all sandwiched inside two crispy graham crackers… seriously.  I imagine that most people eat s’mores during the summer. At least, it seems, that s’mores are typically made during the traditional “camping” months. However, my family doesn’t […]

Sweet Potato Tots

Learn how to make these sweet potato tots with this easy recipe and how to freeze them for later so you have a kid-friendly side at the ready.

Berry Banana Smoothie

This kid-favorite strawberry banana smoothie is creamy and delicious, a fantastic way to start the day.

How to Remove Stains From Plastic Containers

Do you have a hard time keeping your lunch containers from getting stained Leftover tomato sauce and pasta for lunch is definitely a favorite, but the red stain it leaves on our plastic Tupperware… not so much. 

Pancake Add-Ins

Transform plain pancakes into a delicious stack with add-ins! This post has a list of ingredients you can add to your pancake batter as well as how much to add without messing it up!

Sabra Hummus Stuffed Avocados

Did you know that Avocados are one of my favorite things to eat for lunch? Oh yeah. Add hummus to it and now we are on to something. Seriously, if you haven’t tried stuffing an avocado with hummus, you should. They are going to knock your socks off! Avocados are definitely one of my favorite […]

Zesty Avocado Rolls with Sabra Salsa

This was a sponsored post by Sabra. The recipe in this post and all opinions are my own.  I love lunch. While most people dread lunch packing or mope about having “leftovers” again, I am thrilled at the opportunity to create delicious lunches every day. These easy avocado rolls will get you loving lunch too.

How to Freeze Smoothies

With all the smoothie recipes shared on this site, one question I get asked a lot is “Can you freeze smoothies?” The answer is YES! In this post, I will show you how to freeze smoothies so they stay perfectly chilled and creamy. 

Hummus Tostadas Recipe

This hummus tostada recipe is super easy to make, quick to put together, and the fried egg will rock your world.

How to Cool Soup

During the winter and busy weeks, I love making a big batch of homemade soup over the weekend for us to enjoy throughout the week. But when it comes to cooling hot soup for leftovers, it can get tricky.  A large pot of hot soup can take hours to cool down, and if it’s nighttime, […]

How to Freeze Muffin Batter

Can you freeze muffin batter? YES! Since I’ve already shown you how to freeze muffins once they’ve been baked, I wanted to spend a couple minutes to go over freezing muffin batter so you’re ready for any muffin related emergency that might come your way.

How to Freeze Waffles

Did you know you can freeze waffles? It’s easy to do so you can have waffles on demand, even on your busiest mornings!

Green Berry Juice Recipe

If you want to get the benefits of drinking whole juice without spending $4 per bottle at the grocery store, this berry juice recipe is the perfect start. You can make it in a high-speed blender or juicer if you have one, for a purple glass of delicious berry flavor with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Cajun Sausage Alfredo

This sausage and red pepper dinner with creole alfredo sauce recipe will rock your world.

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies for Valentine’s Day

I love making these Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Cookies each year. I make this recipe for a lot of holidays because it’s just that good. The cookies end up perfectly soft and they’re easy to roll out so you can make cute hearts or cupids!

Edamame Fried Rice

This easy edamame fried rice comes together in just 20 minutes. While traditional fried rice uses peas, here, we’ve replaced them with shelled edamame. Because it’s a great source of protein, this also makes a wonderful meatless meal. 

Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

This recipe transforms the classic cinnamon French toast into golden, crispy, dippable sticks that are a total breakfast win.

Fire-Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

If you want something cozy and filled with flavor, this fire-roasted tomato soup is a notch above the classic, made with roasted veggies blended until smooth and creamy.

How to Freeze Pasta

Did you know that you can freeze past it to enjoy later? Even though pasta tends to cook fairly quickly (boiling for 8 to 10 minutes), it actually takes longer than you’d think to complete it from start to finish. It often takes 10 or more minutes just to bring the water to a boil […]

How to Freeze Rice & Thaw Out Leftovers

Have you ever made a huge batch of rice and wondered, “can you freeze rice?”. The answer is yes! This step-by-step post shows you how to freeze and reheat rice so it turns out fluffy and tender.

Chocolate Spinach Smoothie

Do your kids shy away from “green” smoothies? If so, then you are going to LOVE this recipe for a healthy chocolate green smoothie. It’s creamy, packed with nutrition, and FULL of amazing flavor!