California Quinoa Salad

Here we have a versatile salad, appeasing to the eyes and the pallet. Loaded with nutrients and so many flavors from the mango, raisins, and peppers, topped with mint and a lime balsamic.

Review: Local Table Market Fresh Cafe (Conshohocken)

Local Table Market Fresh Cafe is as healthy and local as it gets.  One of my favorite restaurants in Conshohocken (just north of Philly), you will find creative options for breakfast and lunch on the menu. 

Avocado Tuna Salad – No Mayo

Here is a simple version of tuna salad sans-mayo, but packed with flavor.

Pennsylvania 6 Philly - New Menu Party & Review

Thanks to the PHL Bloggers I was invited to try out the new menu at Pennsylvania 6 Philly and it was quite a treat!

Kale Fruit & Nut Power Salad

This salad has literally turned people into kale believers! I've brought this to both work and family parties and have yet to find someone who doesn't like it. This salad is easy enough to throw together anytime of the week and also delicious enough for a party . Kale nay-sayers give this one a try! 

Bacon Avocado Pasta Salad

When I started thinking up this recipe I had one goal in mind – don’t use mayo! I love summer pasta salads but I try to avoid the guilt of creamy ranch and mayo. I’m always determined to find yummy alternatives and I think this one wins the gold on taste! Bacon and avocado mixed with veggies and whole wheat pasta – no mayo needed!

Now Featuring Restaurant Reviews

I’ve been a yelp happy, restaurant reviewer, pub prowler, café crawler for a long time, always eager to try something new and different. Check out my restaurant reviews for healthy eats.

Review: HipCityVeg (Philadelphia)

HipCityVeg is exactly what the name says – hip to the trends of vegetarians and vegans with locations in the heart of Philadelphia. If you’ve been skeptical of vegetarian/vegan food, give their Buffalo Bella Sandwich a try and you will see what you’ve been missing! HipCityVeg is a must try!

Classic Bruschetta

Oh hello there, bowl of tomatoes, basil and red onions! Don’t you look tasty! Tell your taste buds to look no further for a Classic Bruschetta recipe. They have met THE ONE!

Taco Salad Bowl

An American favorite, although not American at all, the taco salad has been made famous at food chains like Chipotle, Moe’s and Qdoba and for good reasons – they are delicious, customizable and also give you the illusion of being healthy because the word salad is in the title. Try my taco salad, customized for health!

Hawaiian Fish Tacos

Anyone still celebrate Taco Tuesday? Here’s a new recipe to add to your routine. Change out your beef tacos for these Hawaiian Fish Tacos, which are nutritious and delicious!

Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Dressing

One could say I’ve been off the wagon the past couple weeks, partly excuses of a busy month and partly some recipe fails in the kitchen that were no-where near worthy of the blog. No fear, this recipe is brining me back to my happy place. Anyone like lettuce wraps? Yep, I thought so. Wonderful! Here is a fast and healthful, Asian inspired chicken lettuce wrap.

Shrimp Fried Rice

Why buy takeout when you can make your own, healthier fried rice? This recipe for shrimp fried rice is simply put, delicious!

Clean Eating Tomato Soup

Thick, creamy with a soft basil finish, this is not the average Campbell’s tomato soup, or anything you get off the shelf. HA! This is clean eating at it’s best.

Peanut Butter Raisin No Bake Bites - $$

 

I find it hard to turn away from unhealthy snacks when I'm in a hurry. These Peanut Butter bites are perfect for those occasions! If you want a healthy snack to curb hunger or give you an energy boost try these quick and easy peanut butter bites. You can also double the batch to eat when you need throughout the week. They keep well in the fridge.