Kristin Porter

2 weeks ago | iowagirleats.com | Kristin Porter

Italian Quinoa Salad has all the fresh and zesty flavors of an Italian Chopped Salad, but swaps lettuce for protein and nutrient-rich quinoa instead. Serve this easy, gluten free dish as a hearty lunch, or gorgeous side dish with dinner tonight. If you’ve ever had a chopped salad, where every ingredient is chopped to be the same size, then you know what an absolute pleasure they are to eat.

1 month ago | iowagirleats.com | Kristin Porter

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees then spray a 9×5” loaf pan very well with nonstick spray and set aside. Add the sugars and oil to the bowl of an electric mixer, or a large glass bowl if using a hand-held mixer, then beat on medium speed until combined, 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then add 1 egg at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined before adding the next egg. Add the vanilla extract and mashed bananas then mix until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

1 month ago | iowagirleats.com | Kristin Porter

To a small bowl, add the spices – chili powder through cumin – then stir to combine and set aside. Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat then add the flour and cook while whisking constantly for 1 minute. Add the seasonings then whisk until they're toasted and very fragrant, 30 seconds. Switch to a spatula then add the tomato paste and mash it in with the seasonings to create a thick paste.

2 months ago | iowagirleats.com | Kristin Porter

Creamy Ham Peas and Pasta is a quick-cooking dinner recipe your entire family will love. A simple parmesan-garlic cream sauce coats cooked pasta, frozen peas, and diced ham. Easy, delicious, and cooks in the time it takes to boil a box of pasta. With multiple activities on the calendar each night of the week, I am more than ever looking for quick and family-friendly (read: my kids will love it) recipes for dinner. Enter: Creamy Ham Peas and Pasta.

2 months ago | iowagirleats.com | Kristin Porter

Whether you're looking to lighten up your plate, or eat less meat in general, this collection of 40+ meatless dinner ideas — that are gluten free too — are packed with fresh, bold flavor. You'll never miss the meat! Whether you’re looking to lighten up your plate, or reduce the amount of meat you eat, this collection of 40+ Meatless Dinner Ideas are packed with satisfying flavor.