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Loaded Nacho Bites

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Today I’m sharing a really EASY recipe for Loaded Nacho Bites but more importantly I’m working to spread the word about the Spot the Seal initiative to help the recent hurricane victims. I am just heart broken watching the news lately and wondering how I can help those affected by the hurricanes in Florida & Texas. I was so excited to find a really simple way to make a difference and wanted to share that with all of you!  

 Loaded Nacho Bites. Tailgating season is here and these are the perfect little bites & vegetarian too!!! {ad} #SealsForGood
Football season is here and that means really awesome party snacks like these Loaded Nacho Bites!! So easy my kids helped make them … before devouring the ENTIRE plate! These are vegetarian friendly and really so simple that there aren’t really any measurements. Its totally customizable which is what I LOVE about cooking. Want to add meat? Go for it! Want them to be spicy? Add some chopped jalapeño. Either way, these are going to fly off the plate!

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Tortellini Pomodoro

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I have been so lucky to have a good crop of San Marzano tomatoes in the garden. This Tortellini Pomodoro has quickly become a go to meal around here. Its simple to make, fast to throw together and so incredibly fresh and delicious! This is the simple Italian I love!

I truly believe that some of the best dishes are those that are the most simple. If you use really good, fresh ingredients the flavors are just amazing and you can easily throw together an incredible meal. My Tortellini Pomodoro has just a handful of very basic ingredients but wow is it delicious!…

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Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potato, Spinach & Apple

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My Fall inspired Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potato, Spinach & Apple has such a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Pretty darn lovely to look at too with the great colors of the sweet potato, spinach and apple. This is light, healthy and so easy to make! 

My Fall inspired Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potato, Spinach & Apple has such a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Pretty darn lovely to look at too with the great colors of the sweet potato, spinach and apple. This is light, healthy and so easy to make! 

I know, I know its still Summer and no I’m not wishing it away but I will say the weather here has been weird and way cooler then a normal NJ August. I can’t help but think about transitioning into Fall flavors like this Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Potato, Spinach & Apple. …

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Summer Wild Rice Salad

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I’m obsessed with this Summer Wild Rice Salad. It is simple to throw together, full of great flavor and crunch from the fresh veggies. Its hearty and healthy… a perfect dish for these hot summer days. 

I'm obsessed with this Summer Wild Rice Salad. It is simple to throw together, full of great flavor and crunch from the fresh veggies. Its hearty and healthy... a perfect dish for these hot summer days. 

I think like most people in the hot summer months, we are looking for eating lighter and easy meals. The local produce is in abundance and so amazing that its easy to throw this Summer Wild Rice Salad together and have great flavor with little effort! Really, nothing beats bright fresh salads that can be used as a side dish or easily turned into a meal with some grilled shrimp or chicken. …

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Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip

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5 minutes is all you need to make this bright, fresh, delicious Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip!  Its actually super healthy too which is a great little bonus. Cannellini beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil are blended together until smooth to get this fantastic quick & easy dip. 

5 minutes is all you need to make this bright, fresh, delicious Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip!  Its actually super healthy too which is a great little bonus. Cannellini beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, lemon zest and olive oil are blended together until smooth to get this fantastic quick & easy dip. 

I am a really big fan of making and experimenting with a variety of bean dips. They really are so simple to throw together and its fun to try new flavors using things you have on hand. This is similar to a hummus in that the base is beans but the flavor is a bit different. I use cannellini beans and try to work in a bit of brightness to my dips.  My Spinach Artichoke White Bean Dip is a perfect summer appetizer or snack! …

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Cuban Rice & Beans Bowl

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This Cuban Rice & Beans Bowl is so easy, healthy and absolutely delicious!!! Perfect meal for any night of the week. Sweet plantains, brown rice, sliced avocado and perfectly seasoned pinto beans. 

This Cuban Rice & Beans Bowl is so easy, healthy and absolutely delicious!!! Perfect meal for any night of the week. Sweet plantains, brown rice, sliced avocado and perfectly seasoned pinto beans.

I truly believe that some of the best dishes are the ones that are the simplest. There aren’t crazy exotic flavors from a kitchen sinks worth of herbs and spices, just fresh, simple ingredients that work so perfectly together… that is this Cuban Rice & Beans Bowl! You get the sweetness from the plantains, the creamy cool avocado, the hearty brown rice and those perfect pinto beans! …

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Spring Pea Soup with Crisp Prosciutto

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Spring Pea Soup with Crisp Prosciutto. This meal comes together so easily and quickly. It is a new favorite around here for its bright, fresh flavors. 

Spring Pea Soup with Crisp Prosciutto . This meal comes together so easily and quickly. It is a new favorite around here for its bright, fresh flavors.

I have to start by saying, this is not my recipe but it is too fabulous not to share! This one belongs to Ina and it is a must try! Just a handful of ingredients, minimal prep time and quick cooking this Spring Pea Soup with Crisp Prosciutto is perfection! Its super smooth, creamy, healthy and bright.

Please don’t mind my not so awesome pics with the shadow running through haha… i was getting this ready for dinner and decided it was too pretty and too tasty not to share and sort or rushed the pics. …

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Italian Zucchini & Tomato Soup

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This Italian Zucchini & Tomato Soup has to be one of the easiest soups and one of my favorites. A handful of very simple ingredients, 30 minutes to cook and the flavors are fantastic! 

This Italian Zucchini & Tomato Soup has to be one of the easiest soups and one of my favorites. A handful of very simple ingredients, 30 minutes to cook and the flavors are fantastic!

I tell my kids all the time that their momma LOVES soup so they better learn to love it too because I will not stop making it. My husband used to complain about soup too but I’ve won that battle, he eats and enjoys it now. This Italian Zucchini & Tomato Soup right here really is one of my favorites. Its very comforting, flavorful, easy and on the lighter side so perfect for Spring time as the weather is warming up. …

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Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo

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Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is such a delicious and easy weeknight dinner. The alfredo is a perfectly creamy, cheesy sauce that just grabs onto the strands of fettuccine and bright broccoli.

Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo is such a delicious and easy weeknight dinner. The alfredo is a perfectly creamy, cheesy sauce that just grabs onto the strands of fettuccine and bright broccoli.

You all know how much I love my pasta! You really can’t get bored when it comes to pasta… the flavor combination possibilities are endless! It can be a light and fresh meal or one thats a little heavier and heartier like this Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo. Don’t worry, I lightened this up a little bit replacing the typical heavy cream with 2% milk for the sauce. All the flavor and creaminess is still there I promise! …

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Dill & Garlic Marinated Cucumber Salad

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Dill & Garlic Marinated Cucumber Salad. This is such a refreshing dish. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, similar to a quick overnight pickle, this cucumber salad is a perfect side dish- especially as the weather warms!

Dill & Garlic Marinated Cucumber Salad. This is such a refreshing dish. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, similar to a quick overnight pickle, this cucumber salad is a perfect side dish!

Happy Friday all!!! I am so excited to share this post with you today!  This is a Freaky Friday Recipe Swap that I did with some of my blogger friends. We all were assigned a blog to cook/bake from and today we are ALL sharing our posts, and who we had! It’s been TOP SECRET and now I finally get to spill the beans and share this AMAZING Dill & Garlic Cucumber Salad recipe from my friend over at Aunt Bees Recipes with all of you….

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