Even as the weather starts to warm up, I still love including healthy soups as part of my weekly meal prep. Easy homemade soups is a great way to get in an extra serving or two of healthy, colorful veggies. When I look for healthy meal prep ideas, soup is one of my favorite things …
Healthy Brunch Frittata
Easter Sunday is this coming weekend. What better time for brunch! This healthy frittata may just be the perfect dish to serve your family and friends. It is easy to prepare for a crowd, is packed full of nutritious goodness – not to mention it looks like a burst of springtime on your table. Easter …
Chips and Dip!
It is Chip and Dip Day! While that can relate to almost any combo of deliciousness, the first thing that comes to my mind when someone says ‘chip and dip’ is tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole! Sure, you can do Ruffles potato chips and onion dip, or tzatziki with sliced cucumber ‘chips’…but here in …
Fresh Strawberry Mojito Nice Cream
Even though it’s cold outside – ice cream is still number one on my list of favorite indulgences. What? You too? Nice Cream for Everyone! Even though I could eat ice cream every day – I sometimes appreciate having something a little more guilt-free. Strawberry Mojito Ice Cream is the perfect excuse to give this …
Carrot & Apple Matchstick Salad
Need a change of pace? Looking for something different to eat as part of your weekly meal prep? Need some new standby veggie options? Carrot & Apple Matchstick Salad checks all the boxes! It is easy to prepare. It travels well – especially to work for lunch. It lasts all week in the fridge. In …
Easy Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are an easy go-to side dish or snack. They are quick to prepare, and go with just about any food. You can also season them up in countless ways. During the holidays I compared the ease of making roasted potatoes to serving a bowl of breakfast cereal. They aren’t quite that easy, but damned close! …
Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
When the weather gets cold and gray, comfort food is on the menu. These creamy shrimp enchiladas definitely fit the bill. I love making a big pan of enchiladas. Everyone in my family loves them, and they make great leftovers. Enchiladas keep well in the fridge or freezer and they reheat nicely. Easy re-heating means …
Soup: Phó
What’s not to love about a bowl full of slurpy noodles? This Vietnamese noodle soup is easier than you might think. I was a little bit nervous about attempting this recipe. I love this soup so much and I’ve always wanted to make it at home but I felt like I might be disappointed with …
Thai Peanut Sauce
Simply Amazing Delicious Peanut Sauce We dare you not to eat it on anything and everything. Seriously. It is that good. Just imagine…Chicken Skewers, Spring Rolls, Rice Noodles, Pad Thai, Crunchy Greens with Carrots, Apples… Traditionally, Thai peanut sauce is served with chicken satay, but if you thin it out a bit more it is …
Southern Style Coleslaw
Coleslaw – Tangy, Sweet, Crunchy Goodness There are some days when I crave something tangy, crunchy and just a bit sweet. Coleslaw checks all the boxes. I try to always have cabbage in my fridge. It is a very forgiving veggie to have around. Cabbage tolerates being neglected in the crisper. It is the rare …
Pineapple Salsa – Make Summer A Little Spicier
I love having salsas around! They’re a great go-to for adding a bright spicy flavor to anything. Traditional salsa fresca is something that I almost always have in the fridge for eating on eggs – or basically anything. This pineapple salsa is a fun, tropical alternative to salsa fresca! The sweet pineapple paired with savory …
Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
It can be hard to get dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day. Why stress about it? Make your beau a romantic special Valentine’s Day dinner at home! Better yet, cook it together! I used to work in the flower business. I can tell you that Valentine’s Day tops the list for being the most last minute …
Paleo Granola Cookies
These granola cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. This recipe is also featured in the Cookbook. Beast Bowl Nutrition. If you haven’t gotten a copy yet you are totally missing out! Grab it here! These paleo granola bites are just the treat for when you crave something sweet and crunchy but don’t …
The Best Authentic Greek Tzatziki
If you need a healthier game day dip this Tzatziki is where it’s at. It really might be the sauce of the Gods! Made with thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumbers, garlic, dill, lemon and olive oil. Tzatziki is traditionally served as a starter with pita – but if you’re up for it throw some kebabs …
Spicy Chorizo Soup
It’s definitely Soup Weather How about a big bowl of spicy chorizo soup? It’s packed with veggies and even makes kale taste delicious! If it’s the weekend you’ll probably find me at the farmer’s market. My daughter and I have made a weekend thing of getting up and heading out to grab some fresh fruits …
Paleo Cream of Mushroom Soup
Soup IS Good Food! And this Paleo Cream Of Mushroom Soup is one of our favorites. When the temperatures drop, eating a warm bowl of soup is just the kind of thing that I crave. We joke at Foodology Geek that eating enough veggies involves just so much chewing. With a hearty bowl of soup, you …
Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
Spicy, hearty mushroom lettuce wraps – you won’t miss the meat one bit. Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2018? The holidays are done and it’s time to get back into our routines. Back to healthier lighter food… If you’ve been hangin’ out with us for a while you already know that my daughter …
Beast Bowls For Breakfast
Paleo Breakfast HashSalty, caramelized pancetta and sweet potatoes make this hash a super tasty addition to your breakfast routine.The sweet potatoes in this breakfast hash will give you a nice chunk of healthy carbs to start your morning off right. This recipe makes enough to eat all week – or just enough to make for …
Fried Chicken Beast Bowl
Everyone needs a little fried chicken in their life. This fried chicken is a gluten-free version for all you peeps out there that don’t exactly love the gluten in your life. Let’s face it sometimes gluten-free sucks! But these crispy chicken strips will convince you that you can live without gluten and still have some …
10 Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
During the holidays, I love to share gifts with the people who enrich my daily life. Friends, family, neighbors, teachers, coaches, my hairdresser, the team at our vet – the list of worthy recipients is endless. It’s one time of year when you can unabashedly give things to people without the risk of appearing like …
A Revisit to Our Very First OG Beast Bowl
Foodology Geek is a little over a year old! To celebrate I want to Take You Back to Thai Chicken Meatballs. When I started this little blog about food I wasn’t totally sure what Foodology Geek would turn into. My goal has been to create recipes that highlight my love of fresh flavors and seasonal …
Candied Citrus Rind – It’s Edible Holiday Magic!
As I kid I HATED candied citrus! What? You too. Or maybe you’ve never tried it all. If not, that’s truly a shame. This stuff is so good! My grandmother used to always have chocolate dipped candied citrus around during Christmas. She had a candy dish on the sideboard in her dining room. As kids …
Brad’s Morning Mocha Mix
My husband makes the best cafe mochas. He used to hit the local coffee house every single morning to pick up his morning mocha. Now he makes even better mochas right in the kitchen every morning. I decided to buy him an espresso machine a few years ago for his birthday. I figured it would …
The Cutest Ever Holiday Peppermint Meringues
Need a cookie for a cookie exchange that isn’t a cookie at all? Looking for a sweet that is both grain and dairy free? Meringues are the perfect option! They are easy to prepare, delicious, festive and definitely not a cookie! If you can whip egg whites, you can make meringues. They even look …
