Breakfast ~ Carrot Muffins by Catherine Pappas

These are perfect for breakfast with a little butter and a good cup of coffee! With Love, Catherine xo

Okra Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several other recipes. Post us a comment and let us know which ones you’ve tried!

Cucumber and garlic soup by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Velvety smooth soup, delicious hot or cold.

Apple Pie Parfaits by Beth Roan

These little apple parfaits are a perfect low calorie treat to help you stay in swimsuit shape.

Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Radish Salad by Salad Foodie

So colorful, light and refreshing, this goes over well at summer feeds, and helps use up your garden harvest. Make this in advance to allow a thorough chilling, about 2 hours. It's best served the day made. Sub any veggies you want for variations, or change to a main dish salad over pasta. Leftovers can top salad greens for yet…

Quinoa with Garlic,Peas & Carrots by Teri A

One of the great grains for the body, Quinoa! A single cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein, which is more that most grains. In addition Quinoa has a high amount of iron that raises the hematocrit. This helps people who eat it fight senility since it delivers more oxygen to the brain. It has a very low glycemic index so it…

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus by Teri A

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations of this recipe. The options are endless!

Whole Foods Amazing Tuna Salad Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

The first time I tasted this colorful tuna salad was at Whole Foods on Columbus Circle in NYC. I fell in love with the flavor and knew I had to make a skinny version at home! Light mayonnaise, dried cranberries, fresh dill and chopped apple are some of the yummy ingredients used to make this skinny version so fabulous! I added even…

Strawberry Mini Donuts by Carolinaheartstrings

Are donuts just for breakfast? Well, I don’t think so, but since we’re doing breakfast items as our April food theme Tammie and I thought that our Sweet Taste of Saturdays would center around these tasty treats. Since my Sweetie is a strawberry cake fan I was inspired to try a strawberry donut and used the little mini donut baker…

Creamy Carrot and Potato Soup by Foodybuddy

Vegetable soups are a healthy and comforting food to include in your diet. This thick soup is very easy to make, it has got bright orange color and a hint of exotic smell. Adding smoked paprika and Italian seasoning gives a nice spark to this soup.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bake Breakfast Bars by Carolinaheartstrings

Here is a no-bake breakfast bar that is simple to make and uses ingredients that I always have on hand. Sometimes I’ll fix these after work for an anticipated late evening snack or something to pack in a picnic lunch.

Warm Sautéed Lettuce Salad by Catherine Pappas

This serves as a nice side vegetable dish.

Sara's Sassy sandwich by Sara Jane

This sandwich has a face and is a veggie food no meat !

Warm Macaroni and Veggie Salad by Catherine Pappas

Zesty Vegetable Coleslaw by Robyn Savoie

Delight in light! Here's a slaw that boasts a healthful glow. Great during those summer heat waves. When cabbage comes into season, buy from a farmstand. Shred along with 1 carrot, using a Cuisinart food processor.