Food

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bombs

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bombs

A good alternative for that chocolate craving with less carbs. 1/4 cup of crunchy peanut butter (I think crunchy is important and adds a twist) 1/2 cube of cream cheese 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Slightly soften cream cheese and mix with peanut butter. Chill […]

Guacamole

Guacamole

Nick will eat just about anything but doesn’t love the texture of avocado. So whenever he is out of town I make a bowl of guacamole and eat it for dinner. It’s one of my favorites! 1 avocado, smashed (don’t over smash) 1/2 tomato, diced […]

Creamy Coconut Fizz

Creamy Coconut Fizz

Here is a quick and easy recipe that I like to make when I have a bit of a sweet tooth. Real Coconut Milk makes it slightly sweet and creamy, and with only a few ingredients it is super simple to make.  Ingredients: Coconut Flavored […]

Nordstrom Salad Copycat

Nordstrom Salad Copycat

I have been a Nordstrom snob for as long as I can remember.  I think my mom honestly only shopped at Nordstrom for the first 10 years of my life…seriously.  When I was a little older we went to Nordstrom every couple of months (it […]

Summer grillin’: Salmon Kabobs

Summer grillin’: Salmon Kabobs

 This is hands down one of our families favorite recipes. In the summer we make it almost once a week! My kids love it and I can order the fish and our side dish from Costco so it’s super easy.  We actually make this so […]

Summer recipes: Ceviche

Summer recipes: Ceviche

If there is one recipe we can’t live without it’s this.  My nanny made this for us years ago and it’s a monthly favorite.  It’s fresh, light and perfect for a hot summer night, it’s easy to make, can be made the night before and […]

Cucumber Mint Aqua Fresca

Cucumber Mint Aqua Fresca

Because the hotter summer temperatures are around the corner, I decided I would share this delicious, cooling drink recipe with you. The Cool Cucumbers, Tart Lime and rehydrating Coconut Water make this the perfect summer drink. It is so refreshing, it will be your new […]

Summer recipes: Spring Rolls

Summer recipes: Spring Rolls

It’s so hot here I’m always looking for fresh easy recipes that keep me out of the kitchen and are cold and refreshing! This is one of my go to’s because it’s so easy and perfect for lunch the next day, and you can honestly […]

Green Machine Smoothie

I have shared this before but this is the most requested recipe I get, so here it is again. 1 c spinach 1 c water 3/4 c pineapple 1/4 c mango 1 banana Mix and enjoy! Let’s be honest, I don’t really measure anything I […]

Health tips: Fiber

I have to say feeding children is one of the hardest parts of parenting.  As a doctor, this is also one of the toughest issues I address with parents.  Fiber is an important part of a child’s diet.  Unfortunately, many children aren’t getting enough fruits, vegetables […]