Archive for Tasty Bites

Tasty Bites: Kicked-Up Fried Green Tomatoes

// July 2nd, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

I have two large tomato plants this year, and they are loaded with fruit. The best thing is, I don’t have to wait until they ripen because my very favorite tomatoes are green and fried! Follow me over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and see what makes them so good!

Tea today: Yogi Muscle Recovery

Tasty Bites: Frozen Watermelon Slush

// June 25th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Can you think of anything tastier on a hot summer afternoon than watermelon? Let’s fancy it up a bit and make a nice cold [but very healthy] slush. It’s Friday, so I must be over at Ginny’s Tasty Bites today!

Tea today: Tazo Zen

Tasty Bites: Burrito Bowl

// June 18th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Most of my favorite dishes are made from one of two food groups: leftovers, and food destined to be leftovers. This Burrito Bowl can be either! Hop over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and learn to make your own!

Tea today: Yogi Energy

Tasty Bites: Mango Banana Smoothie

// June 11th, 2010 // 3 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

There’s nothing more refreshing and refueling than healthy protein and carbs after exercise. Jump over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and let’s blend up some post-exercise nutrition.

Tea today Yogi Green Energy

Tasty Bites: Spinach Blueberry Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

// June 4th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Savory, sweet, salty, and yummy. This ranks as one of my favorite salads ever! Hop over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites for the perfect Spring salad!

Do you have a go-to salad for spring? Give yourself a shout-out in the comments section and leave a link. I’d love to see your favorites.

Tea today: Tazo Zen

Tasty Bites: Grilled Vegetables with Sausage and Penne

// May 28th, 2010 // 5 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Fire up the grill, clean out your vegetable bin, and try something you haven’t had before. Jump over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites for the post where I finally eat sausage….

And next week, perhaps I’ll have a post on my own blog! I’ve been crazy busy and grabbing the Iowa Spring out of fear it will turn into winter again!

Tea today: Tazo Zen

Tasty Bites: Mighty Marinara

// May 21st, 2010 // 5 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

spaghettiWhen my kids were growing up, “homemade spaghetti sauce” was a jar of purchased spaghetti sauce, a can of mushrooms (yes, the rubber ones), and a pound of browned ground beef. Homemade sauce is where it’s at for me these days. Swing by Ginny’s Tasty Bites where I’m sharing my marinara recipe!

Tea today: Numi Rainforest Green Maté Lemon Myrtle Green (oh yum, it’s a new favorite!)

Tasty Bites: Leftover Breakfast for Dinner

// May 14th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

It’s rare I’ll throw any leftovers away, even if there’s just a smidgen of veggies or pasta. One of my favorite things to make is “breakfast for dinner” and a frittata is perfect for that. Eggs just aren’t for breakfast anymore! Jump over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites for a yummy recipe for leftover veggies.

Tea Today: Stash Pomegranate Raspberry Green

Tasty Bites: Cajun Shrimp with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

// May 7th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

Oh, do I love heat! Spicy, hot heat! This dinner is so tasty with the spicy shrimp, sweet corn, and creamy avocado. It’s a perfect light meal for a busy night. Jump over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites for some Cajun love!

Tea today: China flower

Tasty Bites: Baked Honey Sesame Tofu

// April 30th, 2010 // 4 Comments » // Functional Foodie, Tasty Bites

baked tofuYou had to know it was coming. Look through my Twitpics, and you won’t find much meat. I’m that girl who loves tofu! Hop on over to Ginny’s Tasty Bites and I promise this recipe may even please some of you meat lovers!

Tea today: Tazo Zen