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"End of Summer" Chicken Panzanella Salad recipe made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, chunks of toasty garlic bread, grilled corn, fresh basil, parmesan cheese. It's packed with perfectly seasoned grilled chicken for satiating protein and smothered in a thick balsamic vinegar. YUM!

“End of Summer” Chicken Panzanella Salad

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 1 Comment

"End of Summer" Chicken Panzanella Salad recipe made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, homemade croutons, grilled corn, fresh basil, avocado, parmesan cheese. It's packed with perfectly seasoned grilled chicken for satiating protein and smothered in a thick balsamic vinegar. YUM! You guys, OMG.  End-of-Summer Chicken Panzanella Salad.  I'm sharing this recipe with you because I was craving a good summer salad with all the fresh end of summer veggie flavors and this Chicken Panzanella Salad is EVERYTHING. I served it at a little impromptu dinner gathering at our house and we couldn't get enough. I mean bread salad, now that's something I can get behind.  I've made this panzanella salad recipe again and again and shared it with friends too. We just love it and I ... View Post

Mushroom Swiss Burger = the best gourmet burger recipe you’ve ever tasted. Complete with the best burger seasoning recipe and simple burger sauce for a juicy homemade mushroom beef burger! 

Mushroom Swiss Burger

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 8 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUSH’S® Beans. All opinions are 100% mine. Mushroom Swiss Burger = the best gourmet burger recipe you’ve ever tasted. Complete with the best burger seasoning recipe and simple burger sauce for a juicy homemade mushroom beef burger! Mushroom Swiss Burger Mushrooms (inside and on top) Ground Beef  Caramelized Onions Swiss Cheese Burger Sauce Sandwiched in between a grilled buttery bun And served with a big ole side of BUSH’SⓇ Baked Beans.  O-EM-Geee. This gourmet burger recipe is LEGIT!!! I don’t know about you but when it comes to baked beans, it’s always- every time- BUSH’SⓇ. We love ‘em.  Raised by southerners, we ate baked beans all the time growing up… and still do to this day. If burgers ... View Post

Cake Batter Protein Balls, a no bake protein ball recipe made with dates, cashew butter and protein powder. #proteinpowder #proteinballs #powerball #energybite #cakebatter #nobake #dates #cashews

Cake Batter Protein Balls

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 8 Comments

Cake Batter Protein Balls, a no bake protein ball recipe made with dates, cashew butter and protein powder.  Cake batter protein balls. Guys, this recipe is one I've been so excited to share with you because.... creamy cashew butter meets cake batter goodness. I'm so pumped about this recipe for healthy protein balls. And I know how much you love birthday cake because these birthday cake pancakes are a reader fav...  And I love this recipe because it's super easy to make with only a few ingredients.  How to make no bake protein balls with protein powder:  For this no bake protein power balls recipe, it's best to use a food processor to get the mixture finely ground. You could also potentially use a blender if yours has a wide enough opening. I find ... View Post

If you’re looking for a homemade sports drink recipe for a natural electrolyte replacement, look no further than this beverage made with Florida Orange Juice. Good for hydrating all summer long. 

Orange Juice Sports Drink

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 8 Comments

This post was created in partnership with the Florida Department of Citrus. If you’re looking for a homemade sports drink recipe for a natural electrolyte replacement, look no further than this beverage made with Florida Orange Juice. Good for hydrating all summer long. Is it hot where you are? It’s been a doozy of a summer already, and even though we are only two days into the “official” start of summer, we’ve had record breaking temps and heat indexes in the 100s since May.  One of our favorite things to do on the weekend with the boys is take them to the theme parks. (#FloridaLife) and while it’s always exhausting with toddlers at the happiest place on earth… (as we unfortunately experienced recently) it can be dangerous too!  That heat don’t play.  My ... View Post

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 5 Comments

This is the best Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe with hidden veggies-- it's a fan favorite kid friendly meal around here. Easy homemade mac n cheese recipe ready in 5 minutes! Woot woot! The Best Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe!  You guys I love my Instant Pot. You know this, right? And I must declare there is no better/easier/simpler way to make macaroni and cheese than to make this creamy cheesy recipe in your instant pot.  OH M GEE.  It literally will change your life, especially your meal prepping life... or weeknight dinner game.  How to make easy mac and cheese in the instant pot? Making mac and cheese in the instant pot is so easy and only takes 5 minutes! I don't know if I'll ever stovetop mac again. Because I legit hate boiling water, ... View Post

This Slow Cooker Carne Asada recipe is so easy to make with an authentic carne aside marinade stuffed into a microwaved sweet potato. Genius! 

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 6 Comments

This Slow Cooker Carne Asada recipe is so easy to make with an authentic carne aside marinade stuffed into a microwaved sweet potato. Genius! Love it too? PIN it here! Slow Cooker Carne Asada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes You guys, please go make this recipe STAT. I know how much you LOVE your stuffed sweet potatoes so I’m upping the ante with this flavor bomb carne asada beef made in the crockpot and stuffed into a sweet potato. And if you are like I can't get enough sweet potatoes too be sure to check out our sweet potato recipe archives.  What is carne asada? You might be asking yourself what makes this slow cooker beef recipe special and what the heck is carne asada? I wondered the same after enjoying carne asada out at a restaurant, so I asked that Mexican obsessed ... View Post

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Thanks for stopping by Love & Zest. I’m Kristina LaRue, RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. Here on L&Z, I share healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I'm a fan of adding veggies to everything and recipes that make mom life easier.
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