Orzo Salad with Spicy Buttermilk Dressing
Bella Breakdown Simply adding in wedges of creamy avocado and a fiery buttermilk dressing makes this good for you pasta salad feel like a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed and drained 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 green onions, sliced 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons light sour cream 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 garlic cloves,...
5 Great Flowers for Brown Thumbs
Bella Breakdown Summer gardening can be difficult, especially when the heat sabotages your plants’ growth at every turn. If you’re an amateur gardener (or a great gardener in need of recommendations!), Grumpy Gardener Steve Bender suggests these five easy plants that do really well in the summer heat and humidity. #1 Dragon Wing Begonia This flower will bloom continuously all summer long as long as it has a little shade during the hottest part of the day. It does well in both a container and the garden. #2 Zinnia This beautiful flower will continue to bloom week after week....
Chocolate Churro Bats
Bella Breakdown To make the spooky treats, cut bat shapes with a cookie cutter out of a soft tortilla. Use a paring knife to trim the edges. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. In a separate bowl, dip your bats into melted coconut oil, then dip them into the sugar mixture. Line a cookie sheet with tinfoil, then place a wire rack on top. Put your sugar-covered bats on top of the rack. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. After they have cooled,...
How to Pack a Lunch for a Picky Eater
Bella Breakdown If you’ve got a child who’s a picky eater, Holley recommends these easy tips to get in all the food groups. The first step is to focus on what your child DOES eat, rather than what she doesn’t. Make a list of their “YES” foods. Additionally, allow children to help with the planning. Whether it’s helping at the grocery store or choosing some of the things that will go into their lunch box, having a part in this process will help expand their palates. Think of some of the things your child likes and how you can...
Our 8 Favorite Mason Jar Crafts from Pinterest
Bella Breakdown There are some pretty crafty ideas floating around the Pinterest-sphere, from food craft ideas to home DIY crafts to even practical garden hacks. We’ve compiled 8 of our favorite projects from some talented bloggers. Find their projects below. 1. Fishnet Wrapped Mason Jar Make this coastal decorative piece with just a few twists of twine. It’s perfect for outdoor tables or for holding bathroom knickknacks. Full tutorial HERE! 2. Mason Jar Herb Garden Keep this clever garden by the window for fresh herbs year round. Simply snip off a sprig or leaf when you are ready to...
