Dinner or larger meal
Tex-Mex Potato Skins
Who doesn’t love a great potato skin? So crispy and satisfying, and I’m an absolute sucker for this fresh and clean filling that’s loaded with black beans, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, green onions all spiked with lime juice, cumin, and chili powder, (which gives it a subtle kick). Truth be told, I often make this protein-packed…
Read MoreHearty Mushroom Lentil Bolognese
I promise you won’t miss the meat in this sauce. I know some of you might be hyperventilating at just the mere thought of a meatless pasta sauce. But yes, I went there. This recipe uses mushrooms and lentils for a high fiber immune-boosting twist. It’s an easy to make and super delicious plant-based dinner that…
Read MoreFettuccini with Kale, Caramelized Onions & Goat Cheese
The perfect meal for stress-free entertaining. Everyone knows that pasta and goat cheese are a fabulous duo and they certainly don’t disappoint in this recipe which by the way, requires only a few other ingredients. If you didn’t already know, it’s kale season and in this recipe, Tuscan kale adds beautiful color and texture. Caramelized…
Read MoreLemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I could eat this whole pan. So what’s my secret to making these Brussels sprouts so good? There are three. First, these babies are roasted. Roasted veggies are the best kind, right? Second, the Lemon Garlic Honey Dijon sauce. Once the sauce-coated Brussels hit the hot oven, magic happens. And third, the balsamic glaze. And…
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad
I’m prepping for Thanksgiving. In part because I love food, but primarily because any holiday that doesn’t require trips to the mall, costumes and/or hours spent on Amazon, is all right by me. Therefore, during the upcoming weeks I plan to experiment with recipes in order to fine-tune a menu worthy of being devoted to…
Read MorePumpkin Chipotle Chili
A full-on flavored meal. I’m pleased to report that this chili is a weeknight wonder. In addition to being incredibly filling and delicious, Pumpkin Chipotle Chili is a simple one-pot meal. After chopping onions & peppers, you just throw everything in a pot on the stove and let it works its magic. You could also…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Pesto Pasta
It’s October. By this time, I have typically made stews or a soups, whipped up at least a batch or two of apple baked goods. But this year, it’s been very slow because the weather lately has been summer like (no complaints here). I feel as though this is the perfect transitional dish to close…
Read MoreSmoky Butternut Squash Tacos with Black Beans
These tacos are on fire. I’m not sure why I haven’t made butternut squash tacos sooner because they are absolutely amazing. First and foremost, we have butternut squash tossed with smoked paprika and roasted until they develop a beautiful crisp to them. Yes, the squash is the star of this taco but there’s more. Their…
Read MoreI’ve been waiting to share…
It’s been a big month, friends! Two things that I am so excited to share with you: I have a new website! With free eBooks, easy to search recipes, a list of revised services PLUS you can now sign up for my cooking classes online which brings me to my next piece of news… I…
Read MoreBuffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Cream
I’ve been cravings these tacos like no other. THIS combo of mild buffalo sauce + cauliflower topped with fresh, crisp cabbage and cooling avocado cilantro cream has got to be the best taco creation I’ve made to date. These are surprisingly super easy and come together in just under a half-hour. The cauliflower is hearty…
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