Healthy Valentine’s Tartlets

by Colorfulfoodie // February 13, 2015 // Comments off

Who doesn’t love treats!? On Valentine’s weekend we go above and beyond, so here are some tartlets made with love, from me to hubby and to all of you as well! There are 2 varieties that are garanteed to please.... Continue reading →

“Skinny” Caipirinha

by Colorfulfoodie // February 3, 2015 // Comments off

Ok, this right here is THE DRINK! If you are Brazilian or know a Brazilian, double tap and show some love because this drink has been skinnified! CAIPIRINHA ? is mother of of all drinks, the most popular Brazilian cocktail... Continue reading →

Healthy Margherita Pizza Bites

by Colorfulfoodie // February 1, 2015 // Comments off

Yay! It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Made Healthy Margherita #PizzaBites! TOO EASY! All ready for the game now! Only 3 steps to the perfect appetizer.Just too easy! What I did: . •.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.•. •.•.•.• Healthy Margherita Pizza Bites 12 single empanada rounds... Continue reading →

Strawberry Grilled Cheese

by Colorfulfoodie // January 18, 2015 // Comments off

Not your typical Grilled Cheese! Happy to be back home, and clearly inspired! Most people don’t think about adding fruit to the nostalgic sandwich but French Toast meets grilled cheese for an amazing Sweet and Savory flavor that is guaranteed... Continue reading →

Healthy Pão de Queijo

by Colorfulfoodie // January 4, 2015 // Comments off

If you love cheese and bread, this is for you! I’m Brazilian and this is probably the most popular item you will find nationwide, now worldwide! If you know Brazilian Food, you know Cheese Bread aka Pão de Queijo, which... Continue reading →

Avocado Toast

by Colorfulfoodie // January 2, 2015 // Comments off

Mashed Avocado on toast, crumbly goat cheese and cherry tomatoes! It doesn’t get much better or easier than this! Anytime snack that could be made a meal with a fried or poached egg over the top. Get on it! You... Continue reading →

Spinach Avocado Dip

by Colorfulfoodie // December 22, 2014 // Comments off

ChristmasThemed Spinach and Avocado Dip WHAT 10 ounces spinach, rinsed well 2 medium-ripe Hass avocados, chilled 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tbsp plus fresh lemon juice 1/4 finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste... Continue reading →

Healthy Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

by Colorfulfoodie // December 13, 2014 // Comments off

T’is the season of holiday parties and treats! Impress them all with HEALTHY RedVelvet Whoopie pies! Now becoming a tradition as I score with these every year, especially on the holiday season! No way of guessing how healthy they are... Continue reading →

Chicken Pot Pie Muffins: Brazilian inspired Healthy “Empadinhas”

by Colorfulfoodie // November 22, 2014 // Comments off

Tag all Brazilians now! “#Empadinha” aka Brazil’s popular Brazilian stuffed AND Baked Not Fried chicken pastry commonly found at local shops and birthday parties all over the country! Yes I’ll share the recipe with you: It WILL change your life!... Continue reading →

Unconventionally Delicious Fruit!

by Colorfulfoodie // November 5, 2014 // Comments off

Been eating pomegranate seeds by the handfuls. The Rambutan (yes, the hairy looking fruit) made a great Vitamin C packed snack, and the kiwano, or “horned melon” was half eaten, half blended in my daily green smoothie! This cold picked... Continue reading →