Gourmande In The Kitchen | Fast, Fresh, Feel Good Food

Satisfy your chocolate cravings and fuel your body with these easy and delicious chocolate almond butter protein balls. Made with only a handful of ingredients, these bite-sized snacks are perfect for on-the-go or as an afternoon treat.
I like to keep my fridge stocked with healthy options and that includes snacks.  Having a quick and nutritious snack ready to grab just makes healthy eating so much easier, that’s why you’ll usually find a batch of almond butter protein balls in my fridge...

Looking for a healthy and easy asparagus recipe? Try this cold asparagus salad with mustard vinaigrette. Perfect for brunch or everyday meals, this simple asparagus recipe is quick and elegant.
One of the vegetables I look forward to the most this time of year is asparagus, and when it’s at its peak, I’d happily eat it every day.  Take a look at some of my asparagus recipes and you’ll see asparagus salad, sautéed asparagus, grilled asparagus...

Whip up a light and crunchy sugar snap pea salad featuring snap peas, fennel, radishes and herbs dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for warm weather meals!
I tend to like meals made with as little fuss and pretense as possible and that’s especially true during the warmers months.  It probably comes as no surprise to those of you that have been coming here regularly that I eat a lot of salads all year-round...

Serve colorful roasted carrots over a bed of cool and creamy herbed yogurt for a simple side that’s perfect for any occasion!
If there’s one vegetable you’re always sure to find in my fridge, its carrots.  Carrots are a favorite at our house so we always have a bunch on hand for salads, sautés, soups and dips.  Carrots are abundant around this time of year, and while we enjoy...