Butternut Squash Bruschetta

Butternut Squash Bruschetta

This Butternut Squash Bruschetta is the perfect appetizer to serve for your friends and family this year. Using creamy BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte, each bite is full of flavor. I think when it comes to dinner, the appetizer is the least of anyone's worries. The entree outshines the starters, by a landslide. When you're planning a dinner party with your friends, think about it: how much time do you spend planning or worrying about the appetizers versus the entree? This is probably because appetizers tend to be a pain in the @$$. Yep, I said it. Sorry, appetizers. But really, whenever you have to multiply something small, by-hand, it's probably going to be a pain! I mean, I see the hors d'oeuvres at weddings, where there seems to be a never ending supply of appetizers, and it ... View Post

Almond Pumpkin Protein Cups

Almond Pumpkin Protein Cups

These Almond Pumpkin Protein Cups are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween this year. With real ingredients and lots of flavor, you'll want to eat the whole batch.  I cannot begin to explain how excited/anxious I am for Halloween. Why would I be anxious for Halloween? Because for the last two or so years, I’ve done nothing for Halloween. I’ve been busy working or out-of-town or...whatever. It just hasn’t worked out. I’m anxious because I REALLY want to dress up this year. So, I’m basically nervously awaiting Halloween night, hoping I’m free as a bird and that somebody is hosting a party. You guys, I just want to dress up. That’s what it comes down to. And here’s what I want to be (with Christian). Source. That’s right. This is happening. We’re going to be Harry ... View Post

Autumn Panzanella Salad

Autumn Panzanella Salad

This panzanella salad combines the flavors of autumn using simple, wholesome ingredients that bring many nutritional benefits. Happy Wednesday, friends! I am so excited to be sharing this repurposed recipe today. It's a super oldie, but a goodie! I remember why I love it every time I make it - it's such a mouthwatering combination of textures and flavors, and the perfect side dish for Fall. I may or may not be obsessed with squash, and if you are a regular TBB reader, you may be noticing signs of an addiction. Exhibit A: Butternut Squash & Black Bean Tacos Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs & Cilantro Pesto  Healthy Butternut Squash Baked Penne Spaghetti Squash Caprese Quick & Easy Quinoa Harvest Salad (with butternut squash) Umm... yeah, ... View Post

Almond Milk Hot Chocolate

Almond Milk Hot Chocolate

Whether you're in the Florida heat or snowy Colorado, this Almond Milk Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to wind down after a long Fall/Winter day.  Do you ever go in phases with your food? Like, you eat the same snack everyday for two years, and then it fades away and you replace it with another snack for another two years, and the cycle goes on and on. That's me to a T. I ate an apple with peanut butter every single day for, I swear, five years. Now? I don't remember the last time I ate that for a snack. The same goes for hot chocolate. I remember one Winter I ate it every night as my dessert. It's so nice to just slowly sip in front of the TV with a blanket wrapped around you. I did that for a good while, and for some reason that faded, too. BUT, and a big BUT... it's ... View Post

48 Hours in Orlando

48 Hours in Orlando

The norm for vacations in America, allotted by employers nationwide, tends to start at ten days per year. We often use these days for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and leave little room for actual traveling, vacationing, and exploring. Our perspective is such that a vacation is only something we use these ‘vacation days’ for. That we must travel on a plane or take a long road trip. We plan out our week of work, figure out who on our team will handle any issues that may arise in our absence, and stress over how many emails we’ll have when we get back. Sure, vacations are crucial to mental health and productivity when it comes to our work lives. Actually, I wholeheartedly believe in this theory; work plus rest equals success. However, we should never underestimate the power of ... View Post

Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells

These Pumpkin Ricotta Stuffed Shells are the perfect meal to make during the week for enjoying leftovers, or to impress your friends at a dinner party! There is something so comforting about pasta. Maybe it's the memories of family meals it brings to my mind, or the therapeutic process of assembling it. I love it's versatility, too. Oh, and shells? They might be one of the best kind... it's basically a little pasta sandwich, am I right? Friends, I am not kidding or exaggerating when I say this, this is my favorite pasta dish I've ever made. Let's just say the entire dish was gone in one night. Oops. Have you ever combined pumpkin and pasta? It's the greatest thing in the world. Seriously. This was actually my first time combining the two - I'd done butternut squash ... View Post