Simple Tasty Recipes with a Healthy Twist

Classic hummus topped with olive oil, paprika, oregano, parsley and pine nuts in a white bowl

Classic Hummus (no cooking required!)

If you want an appetizer to take to a party that is super easy and will simultaneously impress your friends, this classic hummus is it! Hummus is so simple to make, and you can make a huge batch for much less than what you would pay for a small container of the pre-made stuff. 🤓 And there is NO cooking anything since this is an assembly-only recipe!🎉 Perfect for a no-fuss option, or for HOT wether when you cannot bear the thought of turning on a hot oven or stove. 🔥 I have gotten to where I always keep some of this classic hummus in the fridge at all times. My son eats this with a spoon. 😆🙌🏻I am not even kidding. It's really that good. ...

Watermelon feta salad with basil and balsamic vinaigrette on a white plate

Watermelon Feta Salad (with balsamic vinaigrette)

This watermelon feta salad is a delicious summer salad that is full of fresh flavors. I absolutely love all of the flavors of summer!😎 And watermelon is a big part of that, especially here in Alabama. It is not uncommon here to see produce stands set up on the side of the road with delicious, fresh produce. And it seems like almost all of them have watermelons this time of year. I like to keep watermelon chunks in the fridge all summer long for those moments where I just want something cold and sweet...which is like every day, basically! 🤷🏼‍♀️😉 But sometimes I want to dress up my watermelon a bit more. Enter this watermelon feta salad. ...

Chicken salad in a white bowl with crackers and celery

Chicken Salad (with thyme and scallions)

This is my go-to chicken salad recipe made with thyme and scallions for extra flavor. It is perfect in summer time served with crackers and fruit, or on a sandwich. This has been the summer of salads over here!😎🙌🏻 Something about the hot temps just makes me want to nosh on something cool and refreshing. This chicken salad recipe is perfect for summer, and it is more the savory variety. It is packed with flavor and texture, and I love making a batch of this and eating off it all week for lunches. ...