Archive for Tasty Bites

Tasty Bites: Healthy Jalapeño Poppers

// September 17th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, My Fabulous Life, Tasty Bites

Love jalapeño poppers but want to cut the fat and calories? Here’s your answer! Hop over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and enjoy one of my favorite snacks!

Tea today: Stash Pomegranate Raspberry

Tasty Bites: Toasted Walnut Pesto

// September 10th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

There’s something about basil that isn’t fair. In the summer you have it by the potful, and in winter (around these parts, anyway) you pay five bucks for a small bouquet. I’m preserving the summer crop today with pesto at Ginny’s Tasty Bites. Come on over and have a look!

Tea today: Yogi Revive Active Body

Tasty Bites: Toasted Israeli Couscous with Grilled Vegetables

// August 27th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Israeli couscous is a fun pasta to add variety to meals. Let’s make the summer hang on with some more grilling over at Ginny’s Tasty Bites.

Tea today: Dilmah Ceylon Green

Tasty Bites: Seared Sea Scallops with Grilled Stuffed Peppers

// August 20th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // My Fabulous Life, Tasty Bites

Plain, simple foods are often the best, especially when they’re fresh. As much as I love herbs and spices, sometimes just enhancing the natural delicious flavors with a little sea salt is my favorite way to go. That’s what I did here in this simple supper. Make the jump to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and let’s grill!

Tea today: Numi Monkey King

Tasty Bites: Summer’s Bounty Cucumbers

// August 13th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

saladRemember the “family reunion cucumbers” Aunt Blondie inevitably brought? Every. Single. Year? Yep, me too. They were good, but when I was given a huge bag of cukes the other day I thought they needed a little more flair. Jump to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and see how I zinged these cukes up for summer!

Tea today: Stash Ginger Peach

Tasty Bites: Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn

// August 6th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

It’s sweet corn season here in Iowa, and contrary to popular belief, we don’t just munch on the cobs here. I love to find yummy recipes for our local crops, and this is one of my favorites. Whenever I can, I use fresh Iowa sweet corn, but if you don’t have any, frozen will do. Hop over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and try another one of my favorite salads made with a grain you may not have tried!

Tea today: Stash Ginger Peach

Tasty Bites: Best. Oats. Ever

// July 30th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites


oatmeal
It’s no secret I love my oatmeal. Steel cut or old-fashioned oats are my breakfast at least half the time. We’re making oatmeal over at Ginny’s Tasty Bites today. Join me!

Tea today: Numi Rainforest Maté Lemon Myrtle

Tasty Bites: Super Summer Rice Salad

// July 23rd, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

brown rice, wild rice, garbanzos, craisins, pistachios

Super Summer Rice Salad

There’s nothing I like better than a light main course meal that’s full of texture and explodes with flavor. This is it! Crunchy, chewy, crispy and tangy, if you’re a cold salad lover, I think you’re going to love this one. Swing on over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and get the recipe!

For future recipes, any requests? Leave them in the comments below and I’ll see what I can dig up out of my recipe arsenal.

Tea today: Numi Monkey King

Tasty Bites: Ginger Spice Granola

// July 21st, 2010 // 6 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Hmm, last weeks’s recipe that somehow went unposted here. Better late than never….

Do you know what’s in your granola? You will if you make it yourself! Though the ingredient list may seem (a little) long, it’s so good! Take the jump to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and try your hand at home made granola – your way!

Tea today: Yogi Green Muscle Recovery

Tasty Bites: Brown Rice Penne with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

// July 9th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

I’ve been on a gluten-free kick for a little over a month now (another post, another time) and in doing so, I’ve had to get creative with my meals. Take the jump to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and check out a spontaneous tasty meal…

Tea today: Stash Ginger Peach