The Perfect Homemade Cheese Straw Recipe

Cheese straws are one of those simple but intimidating recipes. Most people resort to buying some variety off the shelves at the supermarket because “the juice isn’t worth the squeeze” in their minds. However, I am here to combat the notion because these were not only delicious but simple as well- which is why it’s

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Peach Blackberry and Prosciutto Flatbread

I’m obsessed with peach and prosciutto together in a recipe. I’ve made a peach and prosciutto flatbread once before on this blog, but this time around I wanted to zhoosh it up with the addition of this oil-free pesto (have you made it at home yet? I’m obsessed), some blackberries and Tillamook’s Mozzarella Shredded cheese. 

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Lighter Breakfast Options

I’m always on the hunt for the easiest but most nutritious breakfast option. It’s easy to get stuck in the same overnight oatmeal rut or substituting a banana for an actual breakfast meal, so I recently challenged myself to make some healthy breakfast options all under 150 calories and with as few ingredients as possible. 

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Pesto Cheddar Heirloom Tomato Tart

One of the defining memories of my childhood was playing board games after dinner.  There was one in particular that used your creativity as well as challenged your vocabulary that-because of my age-limited me from beating my older siblings. There was one card that stood out where I actually dominated: Types of Cheese. 

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Victoria’s Pesto

The Healthiest Pesto You’ll Ever Make I’m not exaggerating when I say I have grown a basil forest on the patio. After almost killing the one basil plant I bought earlier this Spring, I resolved to myself to buy 7 more basil plants and by hook or by crook one of them was going to

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The Best Baked Zucchini Fries

This post has been sponsored by PAM® Spray Pump. All thoughts and opinions are my own. One of my favorite things to do is reimagine a favorite food in a healthier version. This past week I have been craving a giant pile of French fries like nothing else but I am trying to eat a

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Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus Recipe

I am absolutely addicted to this jalapeno cilantro hummus. My co-worker from Arizona swears by it.  When she shared the recipe with me one day, it was love at first taste! The best thing is, it gets better with age! Although, if it lasts past your next dinner party, I’d be thoroughly shocked! 

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National Popcorn Day – Two Popcorn Recipes

If there is ONE thing to know about me it’s that I LOVE POPCORN. I definitely went through at least one box a week of the 100 calorie lite microwave popcorn in college, but now I’ve switched my popcorn habits to be less frequent and more flavorful. Since today is National Popcorn Day, I’ve whipped

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