If you like quick and easy, then this coconut shrimp recipe is for you. Coated in a coconut/panko mixture, with a little sprinkle of cayenne, your taste buds get a sweet-meets-savory taste of heaven. To complement the summery shrimp, I made a Chilled Hawaiian Bean Salad (definitely recommended – throw this together while the shrimp [Read More…]
Archives for April 2013
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Peanut butter, white chocolate chip energy bites packed with oats and wheat germ. Because they taste so amazing, I’m skeptical about calling them a “healthy snack.” So, Hubs and I have been calling them a “healthy dessert.” You can probably make these during the commercial break of your favorite show, they’re that easy. Mix the ingredients together, refrigerate for [Read More…]
Chilled Hawaiian Bean Salad
This is the perfect summer side dish that’s both refreshing and healthy. This bean salad is sweet and savory (thanks, pineapple and salt!) and is the perfect contribution to a BBQ or pulled pork sandwich. I was particularly excited to steal a few leaves off of my first basil plant of the year. Fresh basil has [Read More…]
Citrus Watermelon Cocktail
Vodka + club soda, it’s super waist friendly with minimal calories! Pair that with watermelon and you have yourself a very nice cocktail. My favorite place to eat watermelon is on the beach. Nothing beats the refreshing cold, sweet, juice-filled melon on a hot beach day. Hubs always laughs at how I always manage to [Read More…]
Southwestern Turkey Sloppy Joes
This sloppy joe sandwich has a little bit of everything, with bursts of flavor in each bite! I’m pretty sure I could have guacamole every day and never get sick of it. So I was very happy to slop it on this sandwich (no pun intended). I’m also a huge fan of ground turkey (it’s [Read More…]