I’m highlighting another produce item off the March produce list. Strawberries are a favorite of our household and their season begins now through summer. Although strawberries can be found all year long in the grocery stores, you can tell by their color and taste when they are at their peak...
Lucky O’ Shake
A smoothie created by Autumn Calabrese that is packed with essential vitamins and good-for- you ingredients… here’s hoping that the Lucky O’Shake also brings you “health and good fortune”!! Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk I cup ice 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology ½ large banana cut into chunks ½ cup...
Irish Soda Bread
Nothing says St. Patty’s Day like some homemade Irish Soda Bread!! Don’t let homemade bread frighten you because it is one of the easiest recipes to make and it takes hardly any time at all. Unlike other breads, this soda bread doesn’t need any rise time and can be baked...
Braised Cabbage
A simple Irish dish that takes no time at all to prepare and cook, but don’t mistake the simplicity for the robust flavor this dish brings!! Braised Cabbage is the perfect side dish as it goes great with almost anything. Check out the recipe below… you won’t believe that cabbage...
Tropical Fruit Salsa
A tropical fruit salsa in the season of winter… yes, please!!! With spring fast approaching, sunshine and warm temperatures are on my mind and this recipe is perfect for celebrating that. Tropical fruit salsa combines pineapple, mango, mandarin oranges, and kiwi with a light vinaigrette. A perfect snack with tortilla...
Health Benefits of Mangoes
March produce item that is called the “king of the fruits” in some parts of the world. Native to India and Southeast Asia, mangoes are a stone fruit which means that have a large seed in the middle. Mangoes are low in calories and high in Vitamin C, which makes...
Mashed Potatoes Kale Colcannon
A healthy twist on a classic mashed potato dish… Colcannon is an Irish dish that is mashed potatoes and cabbage mixed together. The following recipe is Colcannon with an added twist... kale and green onions give this recipe color, texture, extra flavor, and a whole lot of nutrition!! Check out...
Irish Stew
Throughout the week, I’m going to offer a few healthy, St. Patrick’s Day recipes that I think will be a real hit at the dinner table. Green beer and fried fish sandwiches, those are good too, but maybe try something a little healthier for you and save the calories for...
Shamrock Smoothie
St. Patrick’s Day is less than a week away… so what better way to start the week off than with a “Shamrock Smoothie”??? It’s a light and refreshing shake that is a nice sweet treat to celebrate the luck of the Irish!! Try making the smoothie with Strawberry or Vanilla...
Green Coconut Shakeology
Another “green” shake for the win, and a great way to pack those veggies without even knowing it!!! I love the addition of the coconut water with the creamy Greenberry Shakeology. Add some shredded coconut on top for additional texture and flavor!! Ingredients 1 cup coconut water 1 cup ice...