Author: iamtaradawn

tabbouleh
Appetizers, Healthy(er), Recipes

Tabbouleh with Quinoa- Gluten Free!

This gluten-free tabbouleh recipe was given to me by my husband’s aunt, who, like I’ve said before is one of the best cooks ever! 🙂 Tabbouleh is one of the healthiest things you can eat. Parsley is one of those foods that is largely unrecognized for its health benefits. It […]

potato salad
Appetizers, Healthy(er), Recipes, Salad

Lemony Dill Summer Potato Salad

This Lemony Dill Summer Potato Salad is lighter than the average potato salad because it doesn’t contain mayo or mustard. It’s the perfect type of potato salad to bring to a barbecue or to a picnic because it can handle sitting outside without going bad. This recipe is from my […]

pizza
Healthy(er), Pizza, Recipes

Healthy Mexican Pizza

So I spent the last few years in a small town with no good restaurants to eat at. The only places to eat were the usual fast food restaurants one would find next to the interstate. McDonald’s, Wendy’s, etc…you get the idea. When I moved out of there, I couldn’t […]

bean stew
Recipes, Soups and Stews

Zesty Lemon Bean Stew

So, I know that stew is usually a winter recipe because it’s thick, rich, and hearty, but this is the beginning of summer, so why a bean stew recipe? Trust me, this bean stew is great for the summer too. Yes it is thick, rich, and hearty, however adding a […]

watermelon salad
Appetizers, Recipes, Salad

Watermelon Mint Salad

So, it’s FINALLY getting hot in New England. Finally, at the end of May! I’m originally from Tennessee, and it’s been hot there for the last month and a half. Lucky them (I LOVE hot weather!). Since it’s finally feeling like summer outside, I decided to get a watermelon from […]

bread sticks
Appetizers, Healthy(er), Recipes

Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Bread

Hello, and Happy Memorial Day! This is a day where people gather together with family and strangers alike to share food, stories, and to make memories. Many people are looking for a perfect side dish or appetizer for home made pizza, burgers, salads, etc. These are perfect and so quick […]