Recipes

Adaptogens are a group of special herbs that improve the health of the adrenal system. It’s important to keep our adrenal system in top shape, as it’s responsible for managing the body’s hormonal response to stress. In addition to helping us chill out, adaptogens offer several other powerful benefits: they boost our immune systems, help us manage a healthy weight, increase our physical endurance and mental focus, and encourage a balanced mood. We think adaptogens are a great complement to a clean lifestyle, and can even be added to your Daily Shake. GOOD STRESS VS. BAD STRESS We’ve all felt stress at some point. A...

Dandan noodles made with zoodles (zucchini noodles) for an easy, nutritious meal on the go or quick one-pan dinner at home. This Chinese recipe is similar to instant noodles cups, but this version of Dan Dan noodles is low carb and gluten free! I know, you’ve got holidays on the brain. But can we talk about something? Meal prep. It tends to go out the window come November. At least in our house. I’m like, just eat all the leftovers and call it a day. But meal prepping leftovers, well… oops. This holiday season, I am determined to keep meal...

Taco Tuesday.  I'm clueless as to who started it, but, I thank them profoundly.  Like pizza and cheeseburgers, it's downright difficult to find a man, woman or child who is disappointed at the sight of tacos on their lunch or dinner menu.  Other than needing a fork, taco salad is not much different than eating tacos. Served in a large, deep-fried, edible flour-tortilla shell, anything and everything one would expect to find in a pick-it-up-to-eat taco can be served in a taco salad. Serving taco salad in edible bowls is mealtime fun.  While they lend a festive, impressive "you cared...

There are just so many reasons to love salmon, one of the nation's favorite fish. It pairs up perfectly with a wide variety of seasonings and sauces, so there's a salmon dish to suit every palate (this Barefoot Contessa Asian Salmon recipe is amazing)! It's packed with omega fatty acids, so it's highly nutritious and has a delicious, rich flavor. Unlike some types of fish, it has a skin that's easy to remove and the filets tend to be thick and fairly robust, making them easy to work with. And best of all, salmon cooks quickly with minimal effort -...

Italian rainbow cookies are a common East Coast treat and are made with colorful layers of almond cake, jam, and chocolate to represent the Italian flag. This particular version is made with different colors to celebrate Halloween, and uses extra Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter from my sponsor to make the cake even more moist and flavorful—jump to the recipe! As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and thank you for supporting the sponsors that keep Hummingbird High up and running!Best Halloween CandyHappy Halloween!I usually post a Halloween recipe well in advance of the day itself, but this year...