A Side of Sweet

Easy Salmon Recipe with Orange & Fennel – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Dinner is ready in 10 minutes with this easy salmon recipe with orange and fennel. Poached salmon is moist and flaky, and only one pot means easy clean up!

We enjoyed this meal for dinner last night for the third time in three weeks! It’s seriously so easy to make that it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. There’s nothing like coming home from a long day at the hospital to a gourmet salmon meal. There’s also nothing like a glass of an amazing Pinot Noir at the end of said workday.

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Things to Do in Dallas, Texas – Dining & Activity Guide

Going to Dallas? Here’s where to eat and drink, where to find the best murals and other things to do in Dallas, Texas on your trip! P.S. – many are FREE!

This was my first visit to Dallas. Brandon and I spent a long weekend there checking out the chic new Canopy Hotel in Uptown as part of a content creation project with Hilton.

We fell in love with this vibrant and colorful city and the friendly people who live there. It definitely exceeded my expectations – especially their food scene, which is the perfect mix of Tex-Mex classics and new, more contemporary, dining options. It also checked all my boxes in terms of Instagram opportunities (mural game is STRONG) and free or cheap things to do.

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Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown Hotel Review

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown is the hottest hotel in Dallas! We loved everything from cool decor to the comfy beds to the amazing breakfast buffet.

I had the pleasure of jetting away to Dallas, Texas last weekend to check out the new Canopy by Hilton in Uptown Dallas. Canopy is a new line of hotels by Hilton. Dallas is one of the first properties that they’ve opened.

In the words of one of the Canopy staff, “This isn’t your father’s Hilton.”

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Cottage Cheese “Sundaes” – Healthy Snacks to Make

Gluten Free Egg Free

Banana splits get a healthy upgrade with cottage cheese. If you’re looking for healthy snacks to make, this recipe only takes 5 minutes to make!

Banana splits are a true classic. Other than apple pie, can you think of a more American dessert? They are the dessert I remember eating most growing up. They were our favorite impromptu dessert as we often had all the ingredients on hand. Fresh fruit, chocolate, and salty chopped nuts – there’s something for everyone.

We all love ice cream for a treat, but when a healthy snack is needed you should try this healthy swap. It still has all the flavors you love, with a fraction of the calories!… Read More »

Gourmet Mushroom Toast for Dinner

Nut Free Vegetarian

Toast isn’t just for breakfast! You’ll love this gourmet mushroom toast recipe topped with creamy sautéed mushrooms just as much for dinner.

I’m obsessed with mushrooms.

I add them to everything. I actually buy a couple of pounds of mushrooms every two weeks so we can add them to most of the dinners we make. I can’t resist ordering a dish made with mushrooms when we go out to eat. How can they be sooooo good!?

You can see other mushroom dishes on the blog including a grown up mac & cheese, vegetarian ramen and kale mushroom pasta. This toast might be my favorite mushroom recipe yet.

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5-Minute Yogurt Bowls with Figs, Pistachios & Honey

Egg Free Vegetarian

Start the day right with these healthy yogurt bowls with fresh figs, pistachios, blackberries, and honey for breakfast. They only take 5 minutes to make!

After six years of living in California, it’s safe to say I’ve become a California girl to my core. Those harsh winters and humid summers growing up in Wisconsin have become a distant memory. One of my favorite things about being a California girl is the access to fresh produce and ingredients we have here. The access to local fruits and vegetables often guides the cooking we do.

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