July 2018 • GrownUp Dish

- Breakfast
- Drinks
- Reviews
- Snack
Tried It – Blender Bombs Smoothie Booster

July 31, 2018
jzmcbride
Every Tuesday I try a new product and post a (brutally honest) review. Today, I’m sharing my experience with Blender Bombs smoothie booster: a super-convenient, plant-based way to add a BIG nutritional boost to your smoothies. I first heard about Blender Bombs from The Real Food Dietitians web site. (If you aren’t
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- Drinks
- Sugar-Free
Watermelon Mojito Cocktail or Mocktail

July 26, 2018
jzmcbride
This Watermelon Mojito cocktail recipe takes full advantage of summer’s bountiful produce. Fresh watermelon and mint and a squeeze of lime are the perfect combination for this light and refreshing drink. Use rum for a traditional mojito, or substitute tequila. For a Whole30 mocktail, omit the alcohol – it’s still
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- Lunch
- Paleo
- Salad
- Sauce/Dressing
- Side Dishes
- Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian
- Whole30
Summer Peach and Corn Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

July 24, 2018
jzmcbride
Fresh sweet corn and juicy peach season is finally here in Colorado and I’m tempted to make this summer peach and corn salad every day until the first frost. I topped it with my Lemon Basil Vinaigrette and it was perfection on a plate. And this recipe ticks all of the healthy boxes: Paleo, Whole30, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free and
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- Lunch
- Salad
- Side Dishes
- Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian
Sugar-Free Ramen Noodle Salad

July 18, 2018
jzmcbride
There’s a reason that the ramen noodle salad is so ubiquitous at potlucks and gatherings and that’s because it’s so dang yummy. But frankly, the traditional recipe isn’t very healthy. So, I created this sugar-free ramen noodle salad recipe, cleaning it up by: replacing the vegetable oil with avocado oil
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- Beauty
- Lifestyle
- Reviews
- Wellness
Going Green-ish – Clean Swaps for Green Living

July 17, 2018
jzmcbride
Let me just say, I am not an expert on clean living. We do a pretty good job of eating clean and really try to ensure that our fruits/veggies are organic, that we’re using grass-fed dairy, etc. However, the switch in other areas of our lives has been slower. It’s a bit overwhelming to try to tackle everything
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- Lunch
- Salad
- Side Dishes
- Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower, Spinach and Couscous Salad

July 16, 2018
jzmcbride
Roasted cauliflower, spinach and couscous salad! The minute I spied purple cauliflower at my local Farmer’s Market, I knew I wanted to make my variation of a cauliflower salad recipe by Chrissy Teigen from her cookbook, Cravings. It’s a healthy and delicious explosion of taste and texture starring: savory cauliflower
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- Appetizer
- Keto
- Paleo
- Side Dishes
- Snack
- Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian
- Whole30
Easy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles and Pickled Vegetables

July 13, 2018
jzmcbride
Why purchase pickles or pickled vegetables when you can make your own in about 20 minutes? This easy refrigerator pickle recipe has no added sugar, a delicious garlic dill flavor and a satisfying crunch. And, they’re vegan, Paleo, Whole30 and gluten free. I double dare you to find an easier recipe. This easy garlic dill pickled
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- Lifestyle
Grownup Dish July 2018 Newsletter

July 12, 2018
jzmcbride
Click HERE to view the July 2018 Grownup Dish Newsletter!
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- Appetizer
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Poultry
- Sugar-Free
Healthy Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

July 11, 2018
jzmcbride
Do you love the flavor of buffalo chicken? Then you’re going to love these healthy baked buffalo chicken meatballs. This easy recipe gives you the delicious taste of buffalo wings with out the greasy mess (or the looooong cooking time.) The meatballs are savory, spicy and so delicious. They’re baked in the oven so cleanup
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- Books/Entertainment
- Reviews
Best (And Worst) Things I Saw, Read, Watched and Listened To – June 2018 Entertainment Review

July 9, 2018
jzmcbride
Here’s a quick recap of the books, TV, movies and online content that captured my attention in June. Be sure to share YOUR favorites in the comments. BOOKS While I started a couple of novels this month I didn’t like any of them well enough to finish. Most of my June reading consisted of trolling cookbooks looking for
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