Fashionable Foods

A Fresh Twist on Tradition

Butternut Squash Leek Soup with Garlic Herb Croutons

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepSealSave #CollectiveBias Warm up this fall with this simple butternut squash leek soup. It’s freezer friendly, full of flavor, and is taken to the next level with crispy garlic herb croutons. Serve this tasty soup on a chillyRead more

What I Eat | Pregnancy | Second Trimester

I love getting a sneak peak into what others eat in a day, so here I’ll share what a typical day looks like during the second trimester of my pregnancy! It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a “What I Eat” post. Probably because it wouldn’t have been very interesting during the first (and partRead more

Apple Cheddar Turnovers

Thank you Tillamook for sponsoring this post. For a limited time this fall, try Tillamook’s Extra Sharp White Cheddar Slices! Available at Costco. Capture the essence of the fall season with these tasty apple cheddar turnovers. It’s a simple recipe that is perfect on a crisp day after apple picking or an elegant appetizer toRead more

5 Ingredient Garlicky Green Bean Pasta

Sautéed garlic, good olive oil, a generous pinch of red pepper flakes, and tender green beans combine with strands of spaghetti for an easy 5 ingredient pasta dish. This garlicky green bean pasta is super simple, but packs a lot of flavor! It reeeeeally doesn’t feel like October. It’s basically still summer here, which means I’m not feelingRead more

Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Perfectly seasoned shrimp sit atop a colorful mix of arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, pasta, and feta cheese. Tossed with my fresh basil vinaigrette and you have a fantastic summer meal. It’s September. For some that means FALL. For me that means hang-on-to-summer-as-long-as-physically-possible. I absolutely refuse to get into fall until it’s actually fall. So, come backRead more

Tortellini and Meatball Soup with Walnut Arugula Pesto

This post is intended for an audience of adults age 21 and older. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company All opinions are mine alone. #CookingWithCoke #CollectiveBias Fresh tortellini, homemade chicken meatballs, and a zesty arugula pesto combine to make one delicious soup. Tortellini and chicken meatball soup isRead more

worth the wait

Our pregnancy announcement is filled with an enormous amount of joy and excitement, but it’s also filled with a lot of truth. The truth is getting here was difficult. Being plagued with infertility just plain sucks and I know how tough it is to see these “announcement posts” when you’re trying so hard to getRead more

Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

Fresh basil makes one of the best vinaigrettes you’ll ever taste, and it’s not just for salads! I love it over grilled chicken and fish and it’s also great as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. This tasty fresh basil vinaigrette is in my fridge all summer long! **This recipe was originally published in 2014.Read more

Vinaigrette Potato Salad

Buttery baby potatoes are tossed with fresh herbs, veggies, and an easy vinaigrette in this lightened up potato salad. Vinaigrette potato salad will be the perfect addition to all of your summer picnics! **This recipe was originally published in 2014. The photos have been updated and the recipe tweaked, but the text remains the same.  PotatoRead more

Perfect Bacon Burgers with Tomato Jam

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheFreshMarket #TFMGetGrilling #CollectiveBias A summer classic gets a fresh twist! Piled high with aged cheddar, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato, marinated onions, and sweet and spicy tomato jam, these perfect bacon burgers are just what you’ll want atRead more