We are kicking off summer with a healthy “french fry” recipe! The first time I had a sweet potato fry was somewhere around 2003. My uncle had just started serving them at our family restaurant. They were crispy with a great crunch on the outside, soft on the inside, and sweet and salty. I think,…
Healthier Scones
I love all things bread. In fact, I am a carbohydrate addict. Instead of stopping all consumption, I like to try to eat the healthiest breads I can, in moderation of course. This is hard sometimes, especially when you’re craving a grilled cheese on Texas toast or sourdough. We are dedicated to bringing you lighter versions…
Oven Roasted Veggies
Oven Roasted Goodness Greetings everyone, and thanks for joining us for another installment of Simply Playful Fare. We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. If yours was anything like ours, you might have over-indulged just a touch. It might be a good idea to add a few extra veggies to the plate…
Watermelon Salad
This is a super refreshing watermelon salad. It’s light, a little sweet, and just a little minty. Let’s start with the ingredients: For the dressing: ¾ cup Water ¾ cup Sugar Zest of two limes Juice of one lime Three large Sprigs of Mint (See picture) For the Salad 1 Small Watermelon (Or any desired…
Caprese Skewers –
These Caprese Skewers are a simple, easy, and elegant appetizer. Here’s what you need: Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella (you can use the small balled ones, or cut up some cubes) Fresh Basil Leaves Extra Virgin Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Ground Pepper Toothpicks You’ll notice at this point that I didn’t list any amounts. …
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
This is one of my favorite things to grill and eat! I LOVE grilled sweet potatoes, and they are so good for you! Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: 3 Medium sized Sweet Potatoes 2 Tablespoons Olive oil ¾ Teaspoon Seasoned Salt ½ Teaspoon Black pepper. ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon Pinch of Nutmeg 1.) About an hour…
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus is a fun and great tasting side that’s super easy, with relatively no clean up afterwards. Ingredients 2 Pounds asparagus 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 ¼ teaspoon Garlic Salt ½ teaspoon Black pepper 1.) Trim the woody ends off of the asparagus. After that, put them in a gallon Ziploc bag with all…
