I am super excited to share some delicious dips that are truly worth diving into and they are from a brand that I already love…. called Good Foods! Good Foods Plant-Based Dips are amazingly delicious and packed with flavor. Not only are these dips fabulous for dipping your veggies, pita bread slices, crackers and more into but they also make yummy spreads for sandwiches, wraps and more. These dips are perfect as well for any one that is looking for products that are dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Non-GMO and they absolutely have no sugar is added. This is a wonderful thing as I am always looking to eat cleaner and healthier…

According to a recent Ranker.com list, ranked by “food lovers and party enthusiasts,” pizza, chips, and cupcakes are the top three favorites party foods. If you want to go beyond the easy and obvious while still satisfying your guests, try one of these recipes that are sure to please. Deviled Eggs with a Twist Add a spicy kick to your typical deviled eggs with homemade pepper jelly (available for purchase) along with dried and fresh herbs for extra flavor. Ingredients: *1/3 cup mayonnaise *3 T Homemade Pepper Jelly  *2 T milk (2% is best) *1 tsp parsley flakes, dried *1/2 tsp dill weed *1/2 tsp chives, minced *1/2 tsp ground…

Pad Thai is one of my family’s absolute favorite Friday night takeout dinners. The rich sauce and delicious blend of sweet and salty flavors are always a winner, and it’s one of the few dishes we’ve found that almost always offer a tofu protein alternative to the standard chicken or shrimp. Our household recently made the decision to cut down on takeouts and try our hands at cooking delicious, nutritional, take-out-quality meals in our own kitchen. Naturally, pad Thai was one of the first dishes that came to mind… And WOW, is it easy! To further improve this dish’s suitability for our vegetarian household, we didn’t just use tofu as…

Mahi Mahi is one of the most popular seafood items on American menus. Whether listed by its Hawaiian name of Mahi Mahi, the Americanized shortening of Mahi, or the traditional English name of dolphin, you can find it on almost any menu featuring more than one kind of fish in the country.  Due to the confusion with the mammal species, most Americans stick with the Hawaiian name for this one, so we will do the same here. A firm flaky, mild, white ocean fish, mahi mahi is incredibly versatile. You can prepare it pretty much any way you could cook chicken, whether that be grilling, poaching, frying, or butter braising,…

There is nothing better than a homemade lasagna baked with a lot of love and a little skill. The combination of rich meaty sauce, gloriously creamy cheese, and a little bite from thick lasagna sheets make a gorgeous dinner that nobody can resist. When you bake it from scratch, the results are even better! Although the best lasagnas can take a bit of time and effort, you can always make the sauces ahead of time to bring the lasagna together later. This particular recipe can be frozen, baked or unbaked, for up to two months! Plenty of time to defrost and enjoy whenever the lasagna cravings hit! We think this…

There is no getting away from the fact that turtle beans are absolutely delicious and incredibly filling. Furthermore, these legumes are relatively inexpensive compared to other foods with top health benefits including oily fish, liver, and seafood. The fact that they contain minimal amounts of calories makes them even more appealing to eaters. With low amounts of calories and high amounts of several essential nutrients and substances, turtle beans remain one of the healthiest foods on the planet. For example, these legumes are loaded with proteins and dietary fiber. Apart from that, they serve as a good source of vitamins B1 and B9, not to mention iron, magnesium, and manganese. Last but…

With Back To School right around the corner, my family and I are getting everything ready for the kiddos to go back to school and also for us to get back into a regular routine which I am for sure missing. But before the summer ends and school begins, we are squeezing in a few more family outings. My daughter and I want to get out to Montauk for another hiking trip, and all of the kiddos want to hit the beach a time or two before Labor Day plus we are even looking to get in a quick road trip to the Poconos to check out the area as…