Fashionable Foods

A Fresh Twist on Tradition

Grilled Chicken, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Fresh greens are tossed with juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, and pungent blue cheese for the base of this salad. It all gets topped off with tender grilled chicken and a sweet-tart balsamic reduction. This elegant grilled chicken, pear and blue cheese salad would make a great addition to your Valentine’s Day menu! Happy Monday! IRead more

Buffalo Chicken Salad

All the flavors you know and love from buffalo wings but with a healthy twist. This buffalo chicken salad is fun, filling, and the perfect lightened up option to add to your super bowl menu! Ah yes, the classic buffalo wing. Everyone has their own version and (almost) everyone loves them. I’m a huge fanRead more

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these homemade mozzarella sticks are the perfect item to add to your game day menu! They are gluten-free and grain-free, but sinfully delicious! Confession: I hate football. I don’t watch a single game all season long, and I usually have to google who is in theRead more

Perfect “Pick Me Up” Green Smoothie

A green smoothie that combines a mixture of healthy veggies with sweet fruit and is blended with coconut water for a refreshing “pick me up”. This smoothie is so good you’ll forget it’s healthy! A few months ago, Kyle and I decided to take the plunge and buy a Vitamix. Those today’s special values on QVCRead more

I’ve Gone Gluten-Free: Update!

3 months ago (to the day!), I wrote this post about going gluten-free. I’m just shy of being 4 months gluten-free! Time surely does fly. Anyway, I wanted to update you on how it’s been and what I’ve learned.    In that post, I explained what symptoms I was dealing with and that most ofRead more

Chicken and Broccoli

A Chinese takeout classic made at home! It’s so delicious and easy that it will make you think twice about delivery! I love Chinese takeout, specifically chicken and broccoli. And egg rolls… and wonton soup. However, since I can’t have gluten anymore it’s all a thing of the past. I’m most upset about the wontonRead more

Creamy Butternut Squash Noodles with Bacon and Spinach

Butternut squash is spiralized into “noodles” and tossed with creamy mascarpone cheese, bacon, and fresh spinach. What a fantastic way to eat your veggies!  I officially have a new obsession in my life. The spiralizer. How I went this long without owning one I’ll never know! I think everyone needs one of these handy little gadgetsRead more

Lemon Roasted Green Beans

Fresh green beans are roasted with lemon juice and finished off with freshly grated parmesan cheese. This delicious and healthy side dish pairs perfectly with just about anything! Welcome to the new website! It’s been a long process, but I’m so happy it’s (almost) done – we still have a few minor bugs to workRead more

Pesto Chicken Salad

Kick off the New Year with a healthy make-ahead lunch! This pesto chicken salad is packed with protein to keep you full all afternoon. I like to serve mine in lettuce cups for a light, but filling meal! Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! It’s back to reality nowRead more

Roasted Pork Loin

New Year’s Day brings my favorite holiday meal – pork and sauerkraut. This meal is a German tradition to bring luck in the new year!  I have to admit, I hate when Christmas ends. I miss the music, the lights, the tree… just everything about it! I do however, love New Year’s Day! Don’t get meRead more