I was at Trader Joe’s getting Brioche Buns for my Salsa Burgers Recipe and as I perusing the spice aisle, I came across this Harissa Paste. Sitting at only 50 mg sodium per tsp, it is on the lower end of a condiment/sauce/paste so I knew immediately that I wanted to try it on some…
Category: Lunch
Easy Corn Salad – Healthy Low Sodium Recipe
Paula Deen’s Corn Salad Recipe is a solid 10/10 corn salad recipe for summer grilling and chilling! It’s perfect with these Low sodium salsa burgers! But between the chili cheese Fritos and all the mayo, it is a hefty sodium bomb! So I decided to try and make a healthy corn salad recipe using Paula…
The Best Potato Pancake Recipe (Irish Boxty)
Irish Boxty or Potato Pancakes or Potato Cake…whatever you call them, they are delicious! I thought perhaps for St. Patrick’s Day, this would be a delicious savory treat! What’s even better is I went ahead and made them Gluten Free and Low Sodium too! My secret weapon, of course, is my favorite Vital 7 Organic…
Elote Corn Quesadilla Hearts
It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I wanted to make these delicious elote quesadillas in the shape of a heart! Feel free to make them as regular elote quesadillas too! I used these metal Cookie Cutters from Amazon to make the quesadillas into heart shapes! I find the metal cookie cutters make a cleaner cut mark…
How to eat Mushrooms when you hate Mushrooms
Y’all know how much the texture of mushrooms messes with my neurospicy brain but man I really could use the health benefits! Enter Ellie’s Best incredibly delicious and highly concentrated Vital 7 Organic Mushroom Powder from amazon! I’ve been digging it in my morning coffee lately too! I used my fave veg and any leftovers…
How to make FLAVORFUL RICE on the stove top – Easy Low Sodium Recipe
My rice cooker has been in storage for a couple years and I refused to buy a new one. Lucky for me, it forced me to learn how to make rice in a pot, on the stove top. So, anyone want a rice cooker? Jk! I also have been making it low sodium for my…
Buffalo Cauliflower & Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Easy Weeknight Dinner
I love baked breaded cauliflower with sauces! I also love roasted Brussels sprouts, so it’s an easy way to get a ton of veggies for a fairly healthy weeknight dinner that really just requires cooking time but the prep is easy peasy! I’ve been obsessed with this 410 BBQ seasoning from a local food truck!…
Easy Football Snacks – Jalapeño Popper Crostini
I love football! Ravens fan here but I’ll watch any game, let’s be honest! Sometimes we don’t have time to make football snacks so this is a quick throw together recipe I love! Any kind of crostini is my vibe. I add some fresh veg to break up the rich creaminess of it all. I…
East Cheesy Potato & Broccoli Casserole Bake
A favorite local food truck in Maryland created this signature bbq rub that can be found at Ace Hardware in Ellicott City and Columbia, or at their 410 BBQ Food Truck. Be sure to follow them on Instagram so you can know where they’ll be! When you go see them, tell them I sent ya…
Easy Vegetarian Casserole
This beautiful casserole uses crescent rolls for the top and the bottom. And that makes it basically a giant breakfast sandwich! It’s an easy way to feed a family for a Sunday cuddled on the couch or a fun holiday brunch! We love it because with just the two of us, it’s kind of an…
Midnight Munchies & More! 