Who else loves a good, cool, crunchy side dish? It’s pretty much the perfect addition to any type of grilled meat which also makes it perfect to take to a gathering with friends. This recipe has healthy fats (walnuts, almond butter, avocado oil) which will help you feel full along with some fruits and veggies …
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Stuffed Pepper Nachos
Sometimes you just need a nice, simple recipe that will hit the hankering you’ve got, right? These stuffed pepper nachos cover the Mexican craving, the finger food craving and they’re so fast (and customizable) that they’re work well for a quick get together with friends. Depending on what you fill and top them with – …
Tricolor Grilled Potato Salad
This dish is a feat for the eyes. And anything that looks this good is going to taste just as good, right? My eyes have never led me astray! Bacon, jalapeños, potatoes and olive oil can’t ever be wrong. This is perfect as a side dish to any main meal – even as simple as …
Grilled Carne Asada with Tomatillo Watermelon Salsa
Summer time. when it’s not a million percent humidity here in North Carolina, is classic grilling weather. Naturally, I had to hunt down a new, delicious grilling recipe to add to my menu this week. This steak recipe is packed with flavors I love – spicy tomatillo salsa, sweet watermelon and I’ll definitely be adding …
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Mini Frittata Egg Bites
Have you seen those egg bites at Starbucks that are all the rage right now? They’re delicious but take a special machine to make and while that’s an option for some, I know I don’t need another appliance stuffed into my pantry between my bread machine and crock pots. This recipe makes 48 egg bites …
Basic Chia Seed Pudding
I run across chia seed pudding recipes often and they’re mainly listed as breakfast foods – probably because they need some forethought and planning (similar to overnight oats). In my house, I don’t do so awesome with that forethought and planning piece very often, so they’re frequently a snack or a dessert that I can …
Garlicky Cauliflower Squash Bowls
If you could add all the tastiest things ever into one bowl, it might be this recipe. Just sayin’. With plenty of greens and other veggies like cauliflower and zucchini, topped with nuts, seeds and avocado you’ve got an awesomely balanced meal (that’s also super easy to add a protein to the top – grilled …
Cauliflower Rice Chicken Biryani
Here in Fuquay Varina, we’ve got a new(dish) Indian restaurant that everybody has been raving about and we agree – it’s delicious! It’s inspired me to jump out of my comfort zone and try some new stuff I hadn’t even had the option to try before. One of my favorites on their menu is the …
Spicy Chicken and Apple Sweet Potato Stir Fry
Looking for a change up in your recipes but still cooking with whole foods? Here’s a great new option! With a combo of flavors I never would have imagined would work well together, they just do! A big batch is easy to make and if you’ve got pre-cooked chicken you’re looking to do something with …
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Fried Green Plantains with Mango Avocado Salsa
In the mood for chips and salsa but wanting a healthier version? Get your dip fix with these fried green plantains and mango avocado salsa! This salsa combo also tastes amazing on steak, fish, chicken – really any protein you can easily grill up or even thrown on top of a salad. Avocado brings some …
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Chicken, Leeks and Spinach in a Creamy Wine Sauce
It’s April! That means we’ve got a whole new batch of produce that has come into season and a whole new menu can be created with the freshest produce (and typically the least expensive because it’s in season). I’ve hunted down this new recipe because when I was browsing the list of seasonal products for …
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Medjool Date Turmeric Latte
If you’ve never heard about it, or researched it, turmeric has numerous health benefits and often times, you’ll see it in things like “golden milk”. Here is a warm latte that’s packed with heathy ingredients that come along with bonus benefits like boosting brain function, anti-inflammatory benefits, lowered risk of heart disease and it’s also …
Loaded Taco Sweet Potato Sliders
I recently ate something at a restaurant that has sent me researching down the rabbit hole of ‘sweet potato sliders’, feeling entirely sure I could find a recipe that would replicate it. I didn’t but in the meantime, I stumbled upon this recipe and really, just look at it. Looks amazing, right? Full of some …
Coconut Slaw
March is in full swing and two of the foods in season are radishes and cabbage. I thought it would be fun to share a tasty, eye-catching (because food is more fun when it’s pretty) and different type of cabbage recipe. It’s a slaw, which I feel like you commonly see cabbage in that form, …
Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
We all know it’s about balance and moderation, right? Well here’s a healthy treat you can feel good about when you do decide to indulge yourself a little bit. Dairy free and gluten free also makes it a crowd pleaser for a holiday (Easter is coming up quick!) or to take to a party. Creamy …
Avocado Pistachio Pesto Zoodles
When I stumbled across this recipe, I knew I had to add it to the OSi blog. Not only is it beautiful but it incorporates some of my very favorite foods. Plus, you can EASILY add any lean protein if you want to fit your tastes and voila – awesomeness in a bowl, right? I …
Plantain Chips
Are you good about meal planning but consistently find yourself without healthy snacks and hungry between meals? Try out this recipe, which has a small ingredient list and comes together quickly, and will keep you prepared for something quick at hand but healthy too! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon …
Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
Need a protein packed meal but are also serving a crowd? One of my biggest struggles with serving a crowd breakfast (or brunch) is ensuring everyone can sit and eat a hot meal at the same time. Enter the sheet pan meal! It’ll be hot and ready for everyone to sit an enjoy together. Because …
Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
Granola lands on my shopping list almost weekly. Between two adults and two kids in my house that all like some crunch in the morning, it’s an easy food to grab a few boxes of at the store and toss them into the pantry. However, granola is deceptively easy to make and when you make …
Thai Chicken Salad
Sometimes life gets busy, schedules get filled and eating healthy gets hard(er). That’s where planning ahead works in your favor. Personally, I love warm lunches. Regardless of the season I like them. This gets extra challenging if you’re on the run, in the car or anywhere else where you don’t have access to warm up …
