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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...

Breakfast Recipes

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

My kids go through phases with bananas and I never know what the week will bring. Sometimes they each want a banana every single day (and we have four kids!), and sometimes they don't want any of them. That means that at the end of the week I may have a lot of ripe bananas! Between my healthy chocolate chunk banana bread recipe, smoothies, and this banana bread baked oatmeal, we always have a way to use up ripe bananas. I love making a cozy baked oatmeal for breakfast because I can quickly whip ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes Snacks and Apps

Spinach Artichoke Flatbread

Spinach and artichoke dip is one of my favorite appetizers (isn't it everyone's?), and I wanted to combine those flavors and make a crispy flatbread that you can enjoy as a simple meal with a salad or as an appetizer when you entertain! Mission accomplished because this spinach artichoke flatbread is the perfect combination of flavors: a crispy base of your favorite pizza dough topped with a spinach and artichoke mixture that's heavy on the spinach to make it feel a little healthier. A sprinkle ... continue reading...