Set the Table with Love

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  • GREEN goddess BASIL and MINT DRESTO ( dressing and a pesto?)

    GREEN goddess BASIL and MINT DRESTO ( dressing and a pesto?)

    When your vegan green goddess dressing and basil and mint pesto decides to be besties. Okayyyyy…. I see you 👀. GREEN goddess BASIL and MINT DRESTO! INGREDIENTS 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves removed from stem 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, leaves removed from stem 1/2 bunch fresh mint, leaves removed from stem 1 medium avocado, cut…

  • Need a little something sweet~ Gluten Free French Sable Cookies

    Need a little something sweet~ Gluten Free French Sable Cookies

    I love dessert. I will talk about healthy eating forever, but I will never skip on dessert. A healthy lifestyle has a little dessert included, well at least that is what I believe and preach. Life is all about balance. We all  need a little sweetness in our lives and honey these cookies will deliver…

  • Let’s Talk Chili ~ Three Easy Recipes Using Leftover Chili

    Let’s Talk Chili ~ Three Easy Recipes Using Leftover Chili

    I have been waiting for fall to hit so I can make chili. I feel like in the summer you can get away with making soup, there’s gazpacho, cool cucumber soup and clean broth soups, but chili is the star for cooler weather, it just says fall and winter is amongst us, let’s eat comfort…

  • “I am just use to it.”

    Here’s a “Mindful Living” moment I would like to share with you; I talk to a lot of women primarily in my work and unfortunately, I hear this often, “Well I am just used to it”. It is so easy to get used to being treated, viewed, spoke to in a certain way, and never…

  • Cinnamon Roll and Coffee Baked Oatmeal

    Cinnamon Roll and Coffee Baked Oatmeal

    Yes! You read it right. I woke up this morning wanting a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee, but I need to stick to my nutritional plan as well, so what’s a girl to do? Hmm, I could add all those ideas in baked oatmeal. I would be getting my caffeine, fiber, and protein…

  • Garlic Butter Salmon

    Garlic Butter Salmon

    I absolutely love salmon. Now let me confess, it wasn’t my favorite fish when I was younger, but I think the problem was, one how it was prepared and the fact it wasn’t fresh. I have learned a few things about this heart-healthy, rich in nutrients, full-bodied deliciousness. First of all, fresh, if possible go…

  • The Pumpkin Spice Life

    The Pumpkin Spice Life

    It is officially fall!! Yes and you know what’s on most of our minds, pumpkin spice. Well you are in for a treat, because I got a chance to do a segment on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta and share sweet and savory recipes using our favorite fall spice. We went from breakfast to a…

  • Easy Back to School Breakfast and Lunch ideas on Good Day Atlanta

    Easy Back to School Breakfast and Lunch ideas on Good Day Atlanta

    Yes! This week kids go back to school and I got a chance to share some of my “go to” breakfast and lunch ideas on Good Day Atlanta this week. I got you covered. Here’s the segment. I hope it inspires you to keep it easy, healthy and creative! Psst.. I have one you and…

  • Superfood Blueberry and Peach Kale Salad

    Superfood Blueberry and Peach Kale Salad

    One of my favorite things about summer, is the fact that it yields some of my favorite fruits like berries and peaches. These fruits get my creative juices flowing and all I can think about is peach and blueberry cobblers, clafoutis and crumbles. Of course I add them to smoothies for breakfast or as an…

  • Greek Inspired Chicken Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    Greek Inspired Chicken Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

    We are in the summer tomato season and the possibilities are endless. I came up with something that is super simple, delicious, healthy for you and the whole family will enjoy. The best part, you will have another recipe in your arsenal. In this recipe you can roast the tomatoes or you can just use…

  • Charcuterie Tarts

    Charcuterie Tarts

    What if we took a buttery puff pastry, cut it into squares, scored the inside of the puffy pastry with a knife, filled it with a few of our favorite charcuterie ingredients; cheeses, cured meats, dried fruits and nuts, baked until golden brown, what would we have? Charcuterie Tarts, of course! Well get to creating…

  • Caprese Marinated Chicken Salad

    Caprese Marinated Chicken Salad

    It’s summer and I am always craving salad, but today I wanted something different. A caprese salad was in my head all week, but I wanted to add some chicken in there for my family. However it needed to be quick, easy, light and healthy. This salad gives you all of that and it’s one…

  • S’mores Charcuterie Board

    S’mores Charcuterie Board

    There’s a wonderfully delicious trend happening out there, it’s the s’mores charcuterie board. So before we dive into the possibilities, let’s talk about the word charcuterie. Charcuterie is the arranging and preparing of cured meats, cheeses and finger foods on a platter or board. It’s has truly made a comback in the last few years.…

  • Mother’s Day Breakfast Idea: Crepes with a Strawberry Red Wine Reduction with Fresh Blueberries

    Mother’s Day Breakfast Idea: Crepes with a Strawberry Red Wine Reduction with Fresh Blueberries

    Brunch, just for Mom. How about crepes, they are so elegant, delicious and always makes you feel extra special. Yes, it’s a super thin pancake, but the French made it into something, decadent and ultra chic. I think the Moms out there would appreciate this served to them on Mother’s Day, don’t you think? Well,…

  • Charred Baby Gems, Salmon Salad with a Mango, Corn and Pepper Salsa

    Charred Baby Gems, Salmon Salad with a Mango, Corn and Pepper Salsa

    Sitting down to a good, delicious, healthy, colorful and beautiful meal is all about selfcare. However, do we look at our dining experiences as a regimen of self care? What if we did? How would you prepare this time of self care? Looking at it from this perspective could determine what we decide to put…