Why order take out when you can make it (better) yourself at home?! This tasty shrimp fried rice is easy to make and satisfyingly delicious! If shrimp aren't your thing, substitute with chicken or leave the protein out all together... it makes an excellent side dish! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 1 1/2 cups white rice … Continue reading Shrimp Fried Rice
I love this salad! Mostly because it's so versatile (see substitutions) but also because it's a delicious crowd pleaser and can be made ahead. It's the perfect side dish or can serve as a main if you add protein. So get to it and come up with your own flavor combo and let me know … Continue reading Mediterranean Farro Salad
This is what you get when you're torn between making meat lasagna and veggie lasagna; an omnivores delight! There's something for everyone in each layer of this delicious no-boil, oven-ready casserole. The ground turkey and pepperoni satisfy the carnivores in your family while the veggies please the herbivores at your table. It's cheesy, it's flavorful, … Continue reading Turkey Veggie Lasagna
This was a first for me! While working on the menu for an upcoming yoga retreat (which I am catering), I was told the meals not only needed to be vegetarian but that one participant doesn't eat cheese! Bottom line, I had to come up with a substitute for parmesan which is featured in one … Continue reading Vegan Peas and Pas(ta)
This deliciously refreshing and filling salad is perfect for a weeknight when prep time is limited! The veggies roast up in under 20 minutes and if you have the farro and grilled chicken on hand already, from start to finish you can be enjoying this healthy and hearty dish in 30 minutes or less! On the … Continue reading Farro Salad with Roasted Veggies and Grilled Chicken
I love to eat but truth be told, I love to feed people just as much! Tonight we hosted my neighbor and her three small kids for supper. Her husband has been away all week traveling for business and I figured she could use a night "out"! I made two pasta dishes; one for the kids and … Continue reading Bucatini Carbonara with Peas
You asked, so here it is... the recipe for last night's Thai chicken lettuce wraps! I use the sauce as both a marinade and a condiment. Enjoy! Ingredients: Feeds 4 3/4 cup almond butter 3/4 cup light coconut milk Juice from 1 lime 4 tsp red chili paste 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger … Continue reading Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is one of my favorite grilling recipes! The brine tenderizes the pork while infusing boatloads of flavor. I pair the pork chops with seasoned sweet potato fries, a green salad and skillet corn bread, making this meal a real crowd pleaser and the perfect spring/summer outdoor meal! Ingredients: 3 cups light buttermilk 3 tbsp … Continue reading Brined Pork Chops
First off, thank you to all the incredible chefs and home cooks out there! I can't tell you how many times a simple scroll through my Instagram motivates me to try a new recipe or to re-create a special dish. Tonight's meal is the result of such inspiration! I recently saw a gorgeous food pic featuring … Continue reading Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Marinara
I saw Nigella Lawson make a similar dish on the Today Show last week and decided to put my own spin on it! What's great about this dish, besides its amazing flavor, is its simplicity. It's not only easy to make (requiring one large bowl and one baking dish), the result is a simple meat/potato/vegetable ensemble that … Continue reading Chicken with Peas and Potatoes
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