Matcha Oatmeal Muffins

Matcha is trending right now, and for good reason. Its floral yet earthy flavor adds fantastic depth to any recipe. Since I am a huge lover of all things breakfast, I wanted to find another way to add matcha to my mornings. These muffins are super easy to make and much healthier than a traditional muffin. I use gluten-free flour, but regular flour (or even whole wheat) can be used as well. It has oatmeal that fills you up and no processed sugar! I recommend using honey or maple syrup.

When it comes to matcha, I recommend getting one that is organic. You don’t need the “ceremonial grade” matcha that is used for matcha lattes. Just grab one that is good quality.

I like to top these with extra oats and a little coconut sugar for crunch. These are best hot and fresh from the oven.

No matcha? No problem. You can leave the matcha out if you want. When I am making these for the kids I leave out the matcha and add in chocolate chips.

Breakfast, Children, Recipes, Making Messes, BakingMariaMarch 14, 2023Baking, Breads, Meatless, Nut-Free, matcha, muffin, breakfast Comments

Lemony Herbed Pea Pesto Crostini

This pea pesto recipe is great to have in your back pocket because it can be made very quickly and with very few ingredients. I like to keep peas in my freezer for a number of different dishes, and also because they are inexpensive. They naturally have a pop of sweetness, so I like to add lemon for an acidic touch, garlic for a savory bite, and herbs for a fresh finish. Mix all of that together with salty parmesan cheese, and you are good to go. I like adding red pepper flakes for some heat as well, but it is definitely optional! Great for appetizers, a side dish, or the base for a dinner.

Entertaining, Holidays, Side Dishes, Recipes, Main DishesMariaFebruary 22, 2023Breads, Meat, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, St- Patrick's Day, Vegetarian, pea, pestoComment

BLT Pasta

BLT sandwiches are my favorite, so why not use those same classic flavors and turn it into a pasta dish!? This BLT Pasta recipe is a quick and easy dinner recipe your family is sure to love!

Dinner, Main Dishes, Recipes, Side DishesMariaFebruary 23, 2022main dishes, dinner, quick dinner, pasta wednesday, pasta, tomatoes, blt, bacon, meat, Meatless, spaghetti, cheese, parmesanComment

Fall Minestrone Soup

Nothing says comfort food as much as soup does! There is just something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup when you are tired, sick, or on cold days. Fall is here, so I thought that I would use some of my favorite fall ingredients to create a really great fall soup…

SoupMariaOctober 25, 2016appetizer, basil, butternut squash, dinner, fall, Fall Minestrone Soup, healthy, lunch, Meatless, meatless monday, minestrone, pesto, sage, soup, tomatoes, Vegetables, VegetarianComment

Easy Weeknight Veggie Tacos

Happy Monday!! I know everyone is always looking for some meatless Monday inspiration, so I wanted to share a recipe that is extremely easy, very fast, and a great way to eat a bunch of veggies! This veggie taco recipe is my ultimate “go to” recipe, just in life.

Main Dishes, RecipesMariaAugust 8, 2016Meatless, Seasonings, Vegetables, Vegetarian Comments

Marinated Mozzarella

Like any good Italian girl, I love mozzarella cheese! It is stamped into our DNA.

Many Italians like spicy food as well, but that love didn’t start for me until after having my son.

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJuly 18, 2016appetizer, cheese, make ahead, Meatless, mozzarella, Nut-Free, olive oil Comments

Watermelon Caprese Salad with Go Raw Watermelon Seeds

Is it possible to get enough watermelon in the summertime?? I love when watermelon is super cold, perfectly firm, and extra sweet. Summer and watermelon just go hand-in-hand, so why not create as many recipes as possible using it?

Holidays, Main Dishes, RecipesMariaJuly 14, 20164th of July, Fruit, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, VegetarianComment

What fruit is in season!?

I don’t know about you, but after living in three different states, I am all confused about when things are in season! PLUS, you can find a lot of different fruits throughout the year in the grocery store, but that doesn’t mean they are actually in season.

Children, Side DishesMariaJuly 6, 2016Fruit, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables, VegetarianComment

Breakfast Tacos with Sour Cream Scrambled Eggs

Is anyone else as breakfast obsessed as I am?? I could have it for every meal…all the time…every day…

I also happen to love tacos! I mean, who doesn’t? So, why not marry the two!?

Veggie tacos are my favorite “go-to” recipe during the week.

Breakfast, RecipesMariaJune 29, 2016Meatless, Seasonings, Vegetables, VegetarianComment

Sautéed Green Beans with Lemony Gremolata

I am always looking for ways to change up veggies to make them more fun and interesting. I think most people are as well! Honestly, I am a huge weirdo, and I love eating veggies super plain.

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJune 21, 2016Breads, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, St- Patrick's Day, Vegetables, Vegetarian Comment

Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil

I am a sucker for crostini! I mean, who doesn’t love bread and cheese together!? It is a perfect blank canvas to add anything and everything you like.

Entertaining, Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJune 8, 2016Breads, Meat, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, Vegetarian Comment

The Great American Cook In! Meal Prep with Egg and Hash Brown Cups

I know that picking up food or ordering takeout can be quick and easy, but it leaves you eating unhealthy food. You typically do not know all of the ingredients in your meal, and you end up spending more money.