This post has been sponsored by FAGE: Total Plain Greek Yogurt. All opionions expressed are my own. Treat yourself to something that is not only indulgent but also healthy like these Greek Yogurt Parfaits boasting of organic bee pollen, raw cacao nibs, goji berries, coconut, and fresh strawberries! The calendar is full of days that…
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Fig & Herb Marinated Salmon
This salmon filet is marinated with dried figs and herbs for a sweet, savory meal the whole family will enjoy. From chicken wings and pizza, to meatloaf and chili, parmigiana subs and cake, it’s fairly safe to say that I’ve been having my fair share of fun so far this year on Living the Gourmet…
Grilled Veggie Melts
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareHarvestSnaps #CollectiveBias Satisfy your afternoon cravings with these wholesome, protein-packed Grilled Veggie Melts alongside the tasty variety of Harvest Snaps veggie crisps! Some years ago, I ‘invested’ in a panini maker. Yes, the return on my ‘investment’ would…
Grilled Summer Vegetables
These grilled summer vegetables are the perfect side this season. It’s a simple wholesome dish best enjoyed alongside your favorite cut of meat or on their own with crusty Italian bread. Almost since the first human put pen to paper, humans have been lamenting that we’re running out of things to say. From Manson lyrics…
Bringing People Back to Milk with Blake Waltrip
Did you know there are two beta-casein proteins in cows’ milk. There is the A1 and the A2 and the difference between them could be huge for milk lovers. Back in 2000, it was discovered that proteins in milk affect people differently and that ordinary cows produce milk with different beta-casein proteins type, called A1…
Tomato and Pea Soup
Warm up these bitter winter days with a bowl of this comforting Tomato and Pea Soup! Like many of you, I started this year off with a handful of well-intentioned ‘Resolutions’ aimed at self-perfection, both personal and professional. Now, I’m about to embark upon a self-deprecating tangent on how I’ve already broken my waist-line orientated…
Sesame Peanut Zoodles
Start the year off on a healthy and delicious note with these warm zoodles tossed with a creamy sesame peanut sauce! In a former life, a professor, whose true value would become apparent to me only much later, quipped in regards to a paper I had submitted “If you aim high, you miss high.” I…
Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These PB Bars are reminiscent to Halvah bars in texture- they are soft and fudgy but speckled with loads of goodies like rolled oats, nuts, dried fruits, chocolate chips and chia seeds. They are perfect for midday snacking or broken up in cereal; and because they are loaded with protein they also make for a…
Japanese Style Protein Pancakes
The following post is sponsored by Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein. All opinions expressed are my own. Start your mornings off with a stack of these light and fluffy pancakes packed with protein and flavor! Once upon a time, I had to think – stunning, I know – upon the idea of memories set against…
Oven Baked Caponata
Enjoy the cool Autumn nights with this warm and hearty Oven Baked Caponata! Growing up, from time to time my mother and father would go back and forth in Italian, usually whenever they didn’t want myself or my brothers ‘prying’ in on their conversation. Comically, this was sometimes a more frustrating task for them than…
Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps with Peanut Sauce
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bumble Bee® Seasoned Tuna Pouch with Spoon. Whether you’re on the go or looking for something simple and satisfying, these Spicy Thai Tuna Wraps are sure to hit the spot! In perusing my social media feed this morning, I happened upon a certain ‘meme’…
Cranberry, Walnut and Honey Spread
Thank you Breton for sponsoring this post. Make everyday entertaining better with Breton! This Cranberry, Walnut and Honey Spread is a perfect way to end off the summer. It is a light, delicious spread that combines that some of our favorite Fall flavors. We’ve all heard the trope that we “Make our own happiness,” and…
Zucchini Lasagna
Enjoy the season’s final harvest of zucchini with this vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna! Aristotle proposed that the purpose of art was to ‘display by manner accentuation’ the ‘inward significance of things,’ rather than to simply heighten their appearance. In this way, the old saying “The clothes make the man,” cuts to the idea that the way…
Grilled Spatchcocked Chicken
Spatchcocked Chicken is a simple technique that will guarantee a perfectly cooked chicken throughout. Grill it up on the BBQ for a delicious and easy meal. “Fashion and the fashionable serves a duel and competing purpose,” I recall one of my professor’s commenting on society. “On the one hand, it serves to decide what is…
Spicy Hummus
Hummus is one of the healthiest, easiest recipes you can make. Find out how homemade hummus is only a handful of ingredients away! My professor had an idea about…ideas, and yes, I am taking today as the occasion to share that idea about ideas with you. “They are like ghosts, they travel at the speed…
Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. -Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, this Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad is served with Grilled Chicken for a hearty, healthy summer meal. “We’ve no choice but believe…
Eggplant Stacks
The flavors of the Old World Mediterranean get a modern twist with these elegant Eggplant Stacks! For millennia, mankind has lamented that there’s “nothing left to say.” In the fashion and entertainment industry, we’re all familiar with the maxim that “Everything is made new again.” In the classical world, the ancients themselves pined that “The…
Summer Shrimp Salad
This Summer Shrimp Salad is a cool recipe for those hot summer nights that call for something refreshing! Bear with me for a moment as I set this up. I’ve spoken of ‘perfection’ here a couple of times, but the most apt definition, I’ve learned through experience, is that “Perfection is what we make it,”…
Soy Grilled Tuna Steaks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KickinItWithKikkoman #CollectiveBias The best dishes sometimes call for the simplest recipe. These Grilled Tuna Steaks are no exception to that. With just a handful of ingredients and a minimal amount of time, you’ll have a delicious meal that…
Healthy Almond Joy Shake
Thank you to Almond Cow for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are mine. These healthy Almond Joy Shakes are a cool and refreshing summer treat inspired by your favorite candy that is healthy and delicious! “On days like these when skies are blue and fields are green” those cold, gray wintry doldrums and early…
Fresh Chicken Tacos
This post has been sponsored by Simply Organic. All opinions expressed are mine. Give your typical tacos a refresh with warm flatbreads, a fresh tomato salad and Simply Organic Mild Taco Simmer Sauce – a chef-worthy, richly seasoned sauce made with organic ingredients! Let’s set the scene. Your family and friends are finally of one…
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This post is written in partnership with Reese Specialty Foods. All opinions expressed are mine. Indulge on hot summer nights in this cool and easy Artichoke and Lentil Salad featuring Reese Hearts of Palm. Confucius advised that “Wherever you go, you ought go there with all your heart.” To that point, there is an all-encompassing…
Quinoa Pancakes
Treat yourself to these hearty pancakes made with Quinoa, an ancient grain that is packed with protein and fiber. The other day, while perusing Facebook I saw a poll asking what the most popula breakfast treat is – French Toast, Waffles, or Pancakes? Interestingly, as I’ve gotten older I find it difficult to eat heavy…
Mediterranean Style Tuna Salad
Delight in the summer weather with this Mediterranean-Style Tuna Salad that is both light and satisfying! Let us set the stage a bit. Beyond my office window, the river is as a calm as glass – to use a tired cliché. The sun is pleasantly bright, but not so much so to forbid outdoor activity,…
