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The Fit Foodie
A new corner of BB á La Carte dedicated to healthy food and fitness! I’ve been debating launching this new aspect of my blog for a little while now. I’m pretty sure every New Year, like many others,...
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Mexican Lasagna
A surprisingly healthy layered casserole full of mexican flavors! I mean, if you like tacos, why not eat them in a cheesy pile with a fork instead of having everything fall out the sides? Just sayin....
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Skinny Cucumber Agave Margarita
A light and refreshing twist on a classic Cinco de Mayo drink! As part of the Fit Foodie quest, I wanted to look for cocktail recipes that wouldn’t break the calorie bank. It’s pretty hard to do in my...
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Sweet Potato + Garden Veggie Frittata
A flavorful and healthy omelet just in time for summer! Really, I’m obsessed with frittatas though. So easy, full of so much flavor, and LOW CALORIE! What more can you ask for? Also this is a bit...
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Lemon + Dill Couscous
A light Mediterranean inspired dish. This weekend I had the pleasure of reconnecting with my dear friend Carter over dinner! We decided it would be fun to put together a themed meal because we both...
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Artichoke Chicken
Artichokes, white wine, and lemon give this healthy chicken layers of flavor! My previous post was for a Lemon and Dill Couscous dish that we served last weekend at a small backyard dinner, this is...
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The Lean Green Machine
Low Calorie, full of protein, electrolytes, essential vitamins and nutrients (more than most get in a week) it makes for a great post-workout treat! I previously did a post based on Kimberly Snyder’s...
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Mini Coffee Cheesecakes
Coffe and Cheesecake with a Hazelnut “coffee grounds” topping! A New York inspired farewell treat! Noah’s sister’s girlfriend, Emily (if you can follow that) just moved to Brooklyn. Noah’s sister...
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Pesto Pasta with Sprouts + Chicken
A simple and light summer pasta dish! I’ve started magically enjoying brussel sprouts somehow, but only if they have other flavors going on with them. I think that the pesto is a great flavor with...
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Sushi Sammies and Comics
A fun way to make your sandwich and a comic you definitely need to check out! So a little plug for my boyfriend Noah: He is one of the co-creators of the comic Non-Humans which is about to set its...
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Red, White & Booze-cicles
A little rum takes these patriotic popsicles to the next level! I recently bought a popsicle mold (so inexpensive) and have been itching to make some boozy popsicles, aka booze-cicles! Since it arrived...
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Crockpot Carnitas Tacos
Beef tacos slow cooked and topped with goat cheese and fresh cilantro for an easy weeknight meal! Taco night anyone? Tacos make the perfect little meal on a summer night in my opinion. Forget it, they...
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Peach Moscato Sangria
Fresh peaches, strawberries, rosemary and mint make this the perfect summer punch! My sister’s birthday was last weekend, and we had this great summer day planned to hang out in Wash Park and bring a...
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Cucumber + Feta Cups
Simple, crisp and adorable bites perfect for a summer party. Appetizers are key for any party. I love appetizers that are easy to make, can travel well, and are bite size so people don’t necessarily...
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Quinoa Fresca
Fresh southwest flavors bring light dish to life! We just spent a week at my family’s lake house in Minnesota, canoeing, tubing, water skiing, kayaking, reading, and of course, eating. A lot. When we...
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Raw Sprouts Salad
This surprising salad of raw brussels sprouts is crisp, refreshing, and stupid healthy! So, I’ve recently started incorporating Kimberly Snyder’s Beauty Detox plan into my life. I started drinking her...
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Polenta Crust Leek + Courgette Quiche
Polenta serves as a hearty, gluten free crust; yet still French with leeks and zucchini. I love quiche, a lot. Well anything that involves eggs baked with a bunch of delicious ingredients will do...
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Cucumber Rolls + Thai Almond Sauce
Crunchy veggies dressed in a magical Thai sauce that ignites the tastebuds! I’m really excited about this post! I have to give myself props for the faux “peanut” sauce I created, it is seriously bomb!...
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Strawberry + Basil Sangria
A refreshing white wine sangria infused with herbal and fruity flavors. Sangria is great for many reasons, it’s very cost effective to make for a large group, especially since the quality of wine is...
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BB Chili
This piquant version of chili is the perfect slow cooker meal for fall and football season! If you haven’t seen the news, Colorado had a lot of rain this last week. Scratch that it’s had monsoon like...
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