Food should be savored. After all, food is a love language in and of itself. Whether you’re vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, or even vegan, the food and recipes you will find here on Food Wine Sunshine are flavorful and mostly healthy.
This Scalloped Root Vegetable Casserole is beautiful and delicious. Loaded with a variety of Idaho potatoes, turnips, and cheese, this is a crowd pleaser. Scalloped Potato Casserole With Root Vegetables The fabulous folks at Idaho Potato asked me to make a beautiful side dish that included a variety of root vegetables, and I created this Read more…
This Avocado Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie is loaded with nutrients that will help your muscles recover. Enjoy protein smoothie for breakfast or post-workout. Smoothies are excellent additions to your healthy lifestyle. Avocado Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie We just had a Sprouts Farmers Market open up by my house and there were so many deals on Read more…
Did you know that you could put potatoes in the slow cooker? Baked potatoes just got easier! Enjoy these crockpot baked potatoes with just 5 mins prep time. Crockpot Baked Potatoes You know the nights where you can have dinner all planned out but the side dish you just can’t figure out? Or when you Read more…
Love smoothies? Make this Tropical Avocado Smoothie, this smoothie is a delicious blend of mango, pineapple, and avocado with added nutrients. Enjoy this power smoothie today. Tropical Avocado Smoothie Want the flavor of the tropics in your smoothie? Well this Tropical Avocado Smoothie has it! Loaded with pineapple, mango…and your greens…this smoothie will definitely start Read more…
Instead of buying fruit roll ups at the store, make your own at home! Enjoy this Apple Strawberry Fruit Leather with Hidden Vegetables. Apple Strawberry Fruit Leather With Hidden Vegetables I recently made my own Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups and they were a huge hit with the kids and us adults. Since fruit leather is Read more…
This Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze is a sweet and savory dish that is sure to please. This is an easy and delectable salmon recipe. Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze My husband and I love salmon. Salmon is definitely one of our favorite meals and every now and then I try Read more…
Enjoy some of your favorite fruits and vegetables blended together into this deliciously refreshing Blackberry Avocado Mango Protein Smoothie. Blackberry Avocado Mango Protein Smoothie I am loving all the beautiful produce at the market. Creating a new smoothie recipe everyday has been so much fun! Why do I love smoothies? They are one of the Read more…
Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups. This a fun twist on Manwich Night! You need three ingredients plus about 20 minutes and you will have a meal everyone will love.
Pumpkin Protein Bites. Pumpkin is low in fat, loaded with vitamin A, potassium, and fiber, so it is the perfect ingredient to make into a healthy snack like these Pumpkin Protein Balls! No Bake Pumpkin Protein Bites When is pumpkin season? Does it really have to end? Pumpkin is very low in fat (as in Read more…
Avocado Strawberry Protein Smoothie. Enjoy avocado and strawberries blended together in a protein packed smoothie that is filled with nutrients and vitamins that your body needs. Avocado Strawberry Protein Smoothie I have had so much beautiful produce in my refrigerator lately that I have been inspired to create new smoothie recipes. Avocados are a superfood, Read more…
Food should be savored. After all, food is a love language in and of itself. Whether you’re vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, or even vegan, the food and recipes you will find here on Food Wine Sunshine are flavorful and mostly healthy. I’ve done my best to include a wide variety of exciting options on this website and I’m always interested in testing and adding more. So, if you have a recipe idea, I’d love to hear about it.
Like you, I’m a busy mom who doesn’t have time to make complicated, gourmet meals. But I can whip up a quick weeknight meal like a healthy Greek-inspired pizza from scratch with fresh vegetables. On-the-go? Make one of my smoothie recipes to take with you as you’re running out the front door. How about an easy make-ahead breakfast so that we can sleep in on the weekends? Or maybe you just don’t want to feel like you are stuck in the kitchen during special holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whatever the occasion, I’ve got you covered, from breakfast to lunch to dinner and every snack break in-between.
Oh and don’t forget about the beauty of brunch – the meal that is all about celebrating time with family and friends, not slaving in the kitchen. If we can get our family meals on the table in 30 minutes or less, it may leave us some time to relax with a cocktail or glass of wine later! Just because meals can be ready fast, doesn’t mean they have to be bland! I believe food should be inspiring, colorful, creative, and delicious. We have to eat three times a day anyway, so let me show you how to enjoy every bite.
