Posts Tagged ‘dinner’
Spring Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Spinach and Mint
The most welcomed of seasons needs no introduction from me. Yes! It is finally time to start being able to purchase produce and have it taste like nature intended. The flavors of spring are so amazing, but are unfortunately, also quick to pass. So, take full advantage and celebrate while they are available. This seasonal…
Read MoreAvocado & Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe
Have you ever eaten Brussels Sprouts raw? Oh yes, raw. Finely sliced fresh Brussels Sprouts are crisp + delicious. Similar to shredded cabbage in texture, but more flavorful. I think it’s safe to say that currently they are my favorite veggie. And of course, they’re extremely good for you. It’s always nice to be crazy…
Read MoreMediterranean Pasta
Meatless yes. Tasteless never. This was a dinner I whipped up after a very long (and grotesquely cold) day last week. It was a very quick, spontaneous recipe that ended up, thank goodness, being quite tasty. Steamy pasta topped with a rich garlic fire roasted tomato sauce and loads of veggies. I sigh with happiness.…
Read MoreSriracha Roasted Chickpeas
Holy smokes. I eat a lot of chickpeas. Here’s my favorite new way to eat these delectable little legumes. Roast them up with sriracha sauce and a bit of curry powder until they’re nice + crunchy. Tell me, do you think they put some crazy illegal substance in sriracha to keep you coming back for…
Read MorePasta with Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Sage
Fall foods are my absolute favorite! This past Sunday it was raining, so I took to the kitchen to experiment with some new recipes that I had been wanting to try. Apple chips, kale-apple-walnut salad and pasta with butternut squash. I have never been a big pasta girl but the husband and the kiddos love…
Read MoreCucumber Avocado Salad
Perfect when you are looking for an easy, light meal! Chickpea, Cucumber Avocado Salad 2 cups mixed greens 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 avocado, chopped 20 grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp. fresh…
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