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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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Bruschetta Grilled Chicken

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Bruschetta Grilled Chicken. A perfect  summer meal. Simple to make, healthy and bright fresh flavor. Grilled chicken topped with juicy sweet tomatoes, lots of fresh basil, some garlic, olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. 

Bruschetta Grilled Chicken. A flavor packed summer meal. Simple to make, healthy and bright fresh flavor.

I don’t know about you but when it comes to summer we are busy and I am not looking to spend hours in a hot kitchen. This dish right here, Bruschetta Grilled Chicken is perfection! The flavors are so bright and fresh and it really doesn’t take much time at all to throw it all together. …

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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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Asian Chicken & Rice Noodle Lettuce Wraps

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Asian Chicken & Rice Noodle Lettuce Wraps. A delicious, light and healthy summer meal or appetizer! Easy to make, great flavor, texture and colors. Perfection!

Asian Chicken & Rice Noodle Lettuce Wraps. A delicious, light and healthy summer meal or appetizer! These are SO good!

Let start with the fact that I probably ate way to many of there AMAZING Asian Chicken & Rice Noodle Lettuce Wraps. I know, I’ve been on a bit of an Asian- inspired recipe kick lately and yes it has a huge amount to do with the fact that I finally found a basic Asian sauce that is so versatile and so good! These lettuce wraps are great as a summer appetizer or as a light and healthy meal. …

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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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30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl

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30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl. Really simple, quick, delicious and healthy meal. Brown rice topped with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, diced avocado and perfectly seasoned tender chicken. 

30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl. Really simple, quick, delicious and healthy meal. Brown rice topped with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, diced avocado and perfectly seasoned tender chicken.

I have to start by telling you… this is AMAZING!!! I really really enjoyed this 30 Minute Skinny Chicken Burrito Bowl. The flavors are bright, fresh and yes healthy too!! Sure you hear burrito and typically think overstuffed tortilla packed with filling, super cheesy and can be really greasy too. This is my take on the burrito but way lighter so dig right in and enjoy!…

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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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Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing

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Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing. Easy to make, bright fresh flavors and super healthy! This salad is great on its own or served with grilled chicken, shrimp, heck even tofu! 

Farro Salad with a Lemon Dijon Dressing. Easy to make, bright fresh flavors and super healthy! This salad is great on its own or served with grilled chicken, shrimp, heck even tofu!

After sharing a really decadent treat with you a few days ago I am back today with a really healthy one! See, life is all about balance! I had made some farro the other day to prep a clean eating meal for myself and had some left over. I have to say, I have become a really huge fan of exploring different grains lately and farro is definitely one that I am loving! …

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