Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These homemade granola bars are great for a snack and are put together in just a few minutes! Ingredients ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup honey ¼ cup almond butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ cup quick oats ½ cup…
Grilled Pineapple Parfaits
Grilled Pineapple Parfaits Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Delicious tropical flavors in an easy to assemble parfait! Toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, and (of course) grilled pineapple! YUM! Ingredients 1 pineapple, sliced into ½ rounds, grilled 14 ounces coconut, toasted Angel food cake, cubed into ½ inch squares 6 ounces macadamia nuts 8 ounces…
Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Spicy Black Bean Burgers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy black bean burgers featuring a kick that will knock your socks off! Plus a fiery hot habanero aioli to top them! Ingredients For the Black Bean Burgers: ½ large yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for…
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Spicy Watermelon Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweet, spicy, peppery – a bite of summer in this easy to make salad! Ingredients 4 cups fresh arugula 1 pound watermelon, cut in one inch cubes 1 jalapeno, minced ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Honey Lime Dressing Instructions View the full recipe at Ruffles…
Mozzarella & tomato couscous salad
Mozzarella & tomato couscous salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil pasta salad with pearled couscous, on top of a fresh bed of arugula! It’s a summer taste treat! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked pearled couscous 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 cups water 1 pound mozzarella, cubed ½ pint…
Onion Ring Fried Eggs Salad
Onion Ring Fried Eggs Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This simple yet upscale arugula salad is topped with fried eggs cooked inside onion rings! Ingredients 2 Onion Rings (plus more on the side if desired) 2 eggs 2 cups fresh arugula 1 tablespoon fresh shaved Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon lemon or honey…
Loaded Guacamole
Loaded Guacamole Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Delicious, loaded guacamole filled with corn and black beans. It’s easy to put together, and is a crowd pleasing topper for crackers! Ingredients 2 ripe Haas avocados ¼ cup onion, diced 2 tablespoons salsa Juice from ¼ of a lime Generous pinch of salt ¼ cup…
Grilled Cheese with Spinach & Roasted Red Peppers
Grilled Cheese with Spinach & Roasted Red Peppers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Grilled cheese with spinach and roasted red peppers. This flavor combination is to die for on golden, crispy bread! Ingredients 2 slices bread (I used sourdough) 2 ounces sliced Havarti cheese 2 ounces sliced white cheddar cheese ½ roasted red…
Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions, Spinach, and Artichokes
Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions, Spinach, and Artichokes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Grilled cheese with caramelized onions, spinach, & marinated artichokes. A flavor combination to die for between two slices of crisp bread! Ingredients 2 slices bread 2 slices Havarti cheese (or 2 ounces, shredded) ⅛ cup caramelized onions 8-10 leaves fresh…
Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Spinach
Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Spinach Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Gnocchi with butternut squash and spinach. This flavor combination is oh so delicious, easy to put together, and is sure to impress! Ingredients 16 ounces potato gnocchi 11 ounces butternut squash, cubed 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves 5 cloves garlic, minced…
Kale, Spinach, and Bean Soup
Kale, Spinach, and Bean Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A quick, easy, heart healthy (and hearty!) soup to put on your table. Packed with kale, spinach, beans, and more! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup shredded carrots 2 medium zucchini, diced 3 cups fresh kale 3 cups fresh spinach 2 (15.5…
Healthy PB&J Chocolate Truffles
Healthy PB&J Chocolate Truffles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These healthier truffles take only minutes to make! Their peanut butter and jelly flavor will make everyone fall in love! Ingredients 2½ cups rolled oats 2 cups dried currants ½ cup dried cranberries 1 cup peanut butter 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon…