Where healthy meets indulgent
Fresh pineapple gets grilled to sweet ‘n’ smoky perfection and then tossed with fresh kiwi, strawberries, and orange for one killer summer fruit salsa!—Don’t forget the cinnamon tortilla chips! We need to have a serious discussion about the appetizer portion of the Fourth of July. As in…this fruit salsa for example. It NEEDS not wants to […]
This rainbow-style fruit salad is loaded with just about every fruit there is and a tangy ginger lime dressing takes the flavors over the top!—The perfect side dish for any spring or summer gathering. Behold. Living proof that rainbows in the form of gorgeous springtime/early-ish summer salads DO indeed exist. Edible rainbows are a thing, […]
These no-bake fruit ‘n’ nut bars are a breeze to whip up and SO much tastier and healthier than the storebought kind!—Feel free to throw in your favorite nuts and dried fruits! Clearly, I’m on a snack bar kick this week… More healthy snack bars in the house today. Just gettin’ these snack attack cravings outta […]
This stunning summer fruit crumble has it all! Bursting with fresh blueberries and peaches and covered with an amazing buttery oatmeal crumble.—A big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is necessary! I’m in a mode right now, guys. And it’s called oh-my-gosh-summer’s-almost-over-and-I’ve-gotta-squeeze-ALL-the-peaches-and-blueberries-and-such-into-everything-while-I-still-can! So what’s a girl to do except throw ALL of it into a fruit […]
Smooth, creamy and unbelievably addicting, this simple peanut butter cheesecake dip will make any fruit fun to eat! Whips up in one bowl in 5 minutes flat. Guys, I have officially become a fruit snob. As in recently, my fruit just HAS TO, no-questions-asked have this dip nearby. Otherwise….my fruit is just…well, FRUIT. Ho-hum, hum-drum, […]
Take your fruit salad along to those summer picnics the easy way……layered rainbow-style in a pretty jar with a tangy citrus yogurt dressing! I have a very important announcement to make: I am officially on board the eat-all-things-from-jars trend that has suddenly exploded on Pinterest. As you probably know, I am usually 10 steps behind […]
Hi. I love spring and all the awesome food that comes with it. Can you tell? Berries make me swoon. Asparagus makes me weak in the knees. Don’t even get me started on the sugar snap peas. I eat them like candy. The best unguilty pleasure I could think of. Who needs potato chips?! SO. I’m […]
These fun, fruity kabobs are sure to be the hit of your 4th of July bash this year! Paired with a creamy vanilla pudding dip, they’re positively irresistible! Note to self: Kabobs are hard to photograph. Yeah, so I’m not entirely pleased with the way these photos turned out, but I’m just gonna blame that on […]
Try these easy layered patriotic ice pops for your 4th of July bash this year! You’ll love the POP of fresh berry flavors! Summertime is homemade-popsicle time, y’all. Can you believe that it’s almost the 4th of July? One of my favorite holidays! SO obviously that calls for patriotic treats. I’ve been making these fun, fruity […]
Fresh, tangy and loaded with tons of fruit, this patriotic-themed fruit salad will be the ultimate side dish at your 4th of July picnic this year! No one can resist it’s bright colors and fresh, summery flavors. Boring fruit is a BIG no-no in this household. For the very best of reasons—-fruit should be fun. […]
This luscious berry crisp is loaded with a triple-delight of berries, fresh rhubarb and topped with a lovely oat streusel. Serve with either whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an easy, classic summer dessert! Welcome back to Sarah’s Summer Food Obsessions. Sick of summer food yet? I hope not, because I’m just getting warmed up […]
Craving cheesecake but not all time and hassle it takes to make it? Try these easy cheesecake parfaits that call for only 6 basic ingredients and 5 minutes to whip it together. They’re super-creamy and luscious with a lovely tangy lemon flavor. Top these parfaits with fresh fruit if desired! I originally planned to share this recipe […]
Super-moist and fluffy banana cupcakes with an addicting-ly decadent PB chocolate buttercream. Okay, let’s face it: Banana, chocolate, and peanut butter may just be the tastiest combo in the entire world. Today calls for chocolate and cupcakes. ‘Cause, well, it’s only Wednesday and it seems like this week is going crazy-slow. Bring on Friday—But for […]
