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Arugula and Beet Salad

I love beets, and they are so easy to roast at home to make this arugula and beet salads. Beet salads are frequently made with goat cheese, but I like some big shreds of Parmesan cheese in this easy salad recipe. Tossed with arugula, chopped pistachios, and an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this is a salad that's perfect for spring. I use a mix of golden and regular beets for a salad that's as pretty as it is delicious. The chopped pistachios give you the perfect crunch in the salad while ... continue reading...

Breakfast Desserts Recipes

Carrot Cake Banana Bread

I love carrot cake and I love banana bread so it made sense to combine the two in a dairy-free, naturally-sweetened quick bread! This carrot cake banana bread is so easy to make and also happens to be delicious. Some carrot cake breads are essentially carrot cake, and while I love carrot cake I wanted to provide a carrot cake bread that could also be enjoyed for breakfast. If you are looking for traditional carrot cake, my recipe found here can't be beat! A lot of banana breads and carrot ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes Soups and Salads

Salmon and Farro Grain Bowls

I'm often asked where I get inspiration for my recipes, and this recipe is inspired by something that immediately jumped out on me at the menu of a local restaurant. A farro grain bowl packed with veggies, topped with a salmon filet and all drizzled with a lemony vinaigrette. I loved the concept of salmon farro grain bowls, and I made sure to add a variety of vegetables to mine like mini sweet peppers, radish, cucumber, snap peas, and avocado. Chopped pistachios add the perfect crunch and ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes

Sundried Tomato Turkey Burgers

This post is sponsored by George Forman. Thank you for supporting the brands that support For the Love of Gourmet! I love a good burger because it's so fun to customize different flavors, my whole family loves them, and they're easy to make. The problem is that I don't know how to use our outdoor grill and my husband isn't always home from work in time to fire it up. George Foreman Contact Smokeless Grills are perfect because they are used indoors! They provide all the sizzle without the ... continue reading...

Breakfast Desserts Recipes Snacks and Apps

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

I have a serious sweet tooth and I love chocolate, especially ice cream. And while I don't mind indulging when the craving strikes, a lot of the time I'm looking for a healthier way to satisfy my sweet tooth. This chocolate banana smoothie recipe tastes just like a milkshake, it's the perfect healthy snack when sugar cravings strike. Made with simple ingredients that come together for the perfect milkshake-like treat. When you have extra ripe bananas, put them in the freezer so you can enjoy ... continue reading...