Welcome to the April 2023 edition of the Fit Foodie Cooking Club. This month we’re featuring one of our favorite spring recipes — Street Corn Pasta Salad — a bright, creamy, Mexican-inspired pasta salad that blends the flavors of elote with a crowd-pleasing pasta salad. What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club? The Fit Foodie Cooking … Read more

Servings: 2 Servings Creami Mangoneada Creami Mangoneada is a frozen, sorbet-like take on the classic Mexican mangonada—refreshing, fruity, and layered with savory-spicy accents. This version blends frozen mango chunks with mango nectar, then transforms the mixture into a silky, scoopable dessert using the Ninja Creami. The final treat is finished with chamoy, a sprinkle of … Read more

Everyone has a go-to comfort meal, and for me that’s stroganoff. If you love rich, savory umami flavors, this vegetarian mushroom stroganoff is a must-try. It’s made with a generous amount of mushrooms, a creamy yogurt-based sauce (you can swap in sour cream if you prefer), vegetable broth, fresh thyme, and wide egg noodles — … Read more

Healthy Sloppy Joe The perfectly savory-and-sweet healthy sloppy joe recipe is here. Made with lean ground chicken and a homemade sauce built from clean, pantry-friendly ingredients, these Sloppy Joes deliver big flavor without the heaviness. Sloppy Joes are a Midwest classic and a favorite in many households. This version keeps all the nostalgia but trims … Read more

Cauliflower Ceviche Cauliflower Ceviche is a refreshing, zesty, plant-based twist on traditional Latin American ceviche. Firm cauliflower florets are lightly blanched, finely chopped, and marinated in fresh lime juice and a splash of tomato juice so they soak up bright, citrusy flavor. Crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, white onion, jalapeño, and plenty of cilantro bring contrast … Read more

Servings: 8 Servings Mama’s Pasta Salad Mama’s Pasta Salad is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that shines at cookouts, potlucks, and family dinners. Made with tri-color rotini for visual appeal and texture, this salad combines crisp, fresh vegetables with briny black olives and a tangy red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. Parmesan cheese and Italian … Read more

Made with lavender-infused honey simple syrup, this lavender lemonade is bright, refreshing, and made without refined sugar. It’s a lovely summer drink to make for a backyard barbecue, picnic, or just to enjoy on a warm afternoon. The honey balances the tart lemon while the lavender adds a delicate floral note for a beverage that’s … Read more

Servings: 30 Pasteles Salvadoran Pastelitos (Pasteles) Pasteles Salvadoreños, often called pastelitos, are a classic Salvadoran street food: golden, crispy turnovers made from seasoned masa and stuffed with a savory meat-and-vegetable filling. These deep-fried pastries deliver a satisfying contrast of textures—the tender, flavorful filling inside and a crisp, slightly puffed exterior. They are traditionally served warm … Read more

This Crispy Jackfruit Machaca is an incredibly simple, flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional machaca. It delivers the texture and savory, smoky character you expect from shredded, dried meat but uses jackfruit as the base, making it ideal for vegan and vegetarian versions of tacos, burritos, scrambles, and other Latin-inspired dishes. Machaca traditionally refers to beef … Read more