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baked, not boiled corn

baked, not boiled corn

this pin is incredibly simple, yet i had never even thought to try it before i saw it on pinterest. i have roasted corn on the cob on the grill before and i have boiled it before. yet for some reason i had never thought to bake it in the oven. cait says it’s the … Continue reading

summer zucchini bites

summer zucchini bites

i love zucchini and pinterest has been a great way to discover new ways to prepare it. my boyfriend says “zucchini is ok” but he really liked these summer zucchini bites. the bites were SUPER easy. they were so fast! it took maybe 5 min to prepare them and 15 min to cook them. i … Continue reading

eggplant and goat cheese sandwiches

eggplant and goat cheese sandwiches

i am drawn to recipes that include atypical ingredients such as eggplant. isn’t the point of new recipes to spice up your current dietary habits? when i saw the eggplant and goat cheese sandwiches from what did you eat? i thought they sounded like an unusual yet delicious combination of ingredients and that’s exactly how … Continue reading

yogurt pops and yogurt dots

yogurt pops and yogurt dots

with summer just around the corner i have been looking for treats for a hot day. these two pins are so simple yet so perfect for a sweet treat in the heat! the first from annily green is for yogurt pops. much creamier than a popsicle and healthier than ice cream (somewhat) they are a … Continue reading

raspberry bites

raspberry bites

these seem so obvious i wasn’t sure if i should post them.  we decided that even the simplest ideas should be posted because everyone looks for quick snacks!  saucy’s sprinkles had this great idea of putting chocolate chips in raspberries! the best thing about these is that they are simple and you feel good eating … Continue reading

no bake energy bites

no bake energy bites

i’m not sure why, but when a friend recommended i make these no bake energy bites i thought, “oh a healthy snack!” then i read the ingredients and reconsidered. if you are only going to eat one ball, like you would a granola bar, then it’s probably not bad but i couldn’t keep myself from … Continue reading