If you like Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric, combined with the sweetness of ginger and the tang of fresh lime, then you'll love this weeknight sheet pan tandoori style dish! Chock full of bitey roasted veggies and cubes of seasoned tofu this is a healthy, homemade and hearty meal. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 2 - … Continue reading Sheet-pan Tandoori Tofu with Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper
Who can resist a protein muffin that tastes like a dessert?! I took my all time favorite protein enriched muffin recipe and gave it a bit of an upgrade by adding cheesecake filling. Sure, its adds a few calories but it's worth it!! Delight in these decadent muffins for breakfast or as a late night … Continue reading Raspberry Cheesecake Double Dark Chocolate Protein Muffins
Whether you call it Pizzagaina, Pizza Rustica or Easter Pie... I give you permission to eat it anytime! It takes some effort but it's worth it I promise, and so is the wait (you've gotta let it rest)! This was my first attempt at making Pizzagain' (that's what we call it in our fam) and … Continue reading Pizzagaina
Crazy times call for comforting foods! Made this dish last night in honor of St. Patrick's Day, but don't save it for just this holiday; Shepherd's pie is good every day - Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) white mushrooms, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 lbs ground beef … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
I received several requests for this recipe after posting pictures on my Instagram. Although I added it to my story, that is now history, so here you go! This is my new and improved version which includes a reduction in the amount of sugar and an increase in the lemony flavor. As with the original … Continue reading Lemon Chia (Protein) Muffins
I'm sitting here at my computer with a warm bowl of this delicious stew as the snow begins to fall! It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday and dare I say... the stew tastes even better after sitting overnight in the fridge?! This dish may not be on your radar but I highly recommend … Continue reading West African Peanut Stew with Chicken
Happy New Year everyone! Like many of us, I'm trying to eat healthier and more mindfully in 2020 by including more plant based meals in my diet. This recipe caught my attention on Instagram and so I tweaked it a bit and made it my own. The sauce is creamy and tosses nicely with pasta. … Continue reading Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Who says Vodka gets to have all the fun?! This deliciously easy semi-homemade Sambuca sauce comes together quickly and tastes out of this world! It's a unique twist on an Italian favorite that combines sweet, salty and savory in every bite. Give it a try... I'm betting you'll be pleasantly surprised and may even find … Continue reading Penne with Sambuca Sauce
Quick, easy and tasty; this deconstructed egg-roll / stir-fry will become a weeknight staple in your house, no doubt! Try substituting ground chicken or even pork for the beef and lighten things up. Tastes just like take out but you get all the credit, enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 1 1/2 lbs lean ground … Continue reading Egg Roll Stir-fry
This lasagna will change your life! Not really traditional yet totally "comfortable". This twist on a classic uses pan roasted chicken, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach in a white cream sauce as well as fresh pasta sheets. I guarantee your diners will be pleasantly surprised by the creative combination of flavors and unique … Continue reading Tuscan Lasagna
