This easy quinoa salad was the brain child of my darling daughter who was craving something nutritious and delicious for lunch; after-all, it's June and both school and bag lunches are completely over-rated by now! This hearty grain bowl type salad tastes great served over your favorite salad greens and even better when topped with … Continue reading Easy Quinoa Salad
Can't decide between chicken or shrimp tonight... how about both?! These grilled chicken and shrimp kababs with pineapple are sure to please. They pack a little heat with the addition of chili powder and red pepper flake, but it pairs nicely with tangy lime and cooling cilantro! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Makes 10 - 12, 12 in kababs, … Continue reading Grilled Chicken/Shrimp/Pineapple Kababs with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
Can't go wrong with this salad! It's filling, fresh, flavorful and makes a great side dish. Tonight I served it alongside kababs and tomorrow it will make a great leftover lunch. It feeds a crowd so consider taking it to your next bbq or block party! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 8 4 cups low sodium chicken … Continue reading Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Heads up, if you're a fan of cauliflower, vodka sauce and/or parmigiana, trust me, you'll want to try this recipe! With all three rolled into one delicious dish, how can you go wrong?! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 … Continue reading Drunken Cauliflower
Try making this easy yet decadent breakfast casserole next time you need to feed (and wow) a crowd! It's your basic french toast casserole complete with egg batter but what makes it special are the flaky croissants that take the place of boring old bread! Oh, and don't forget the hidden layer of gooey blackberry preserves … Continue reading Baked Blackberry Croissant French Toast
They say 1 in 10 of these little green peppers is "hot" but somehow I ate 24 in one shot and only ran into 1 that made me grab my drink for some minor relief!? My point is, the shishito isn't recognized for it's heat but more for it's flavor and versatility. I've seen them … Continue reading Blistered Shishito Peppers
I'd like to thank my friend Dina for this recipe inspiration! She shared a picture of her version of this dish and the original recipe with me after her family raved. I'm always looking for creative ways to lighten things up and get extra veggies into my peeps! This recipe delivers on both those points … Continue reading Zucchini “Ravioli” en Casserole
This is a tasty alternative to traditional meat tacos! Although butternut squash may not be your first pick for tacos, the adobo, clove and cumin really elevate this veg and give the taco filling some serious flavor! If that's not enough to get your meatless mouths watering, the toppings will; fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, toasted … Continue reading Butternut Squash Tacos
You won't fool the meat lovers in your life but you will serve them a super flavorful, lighter version of this classic dish. If you're tempted to nix the cheese and cream...don't! They truly elevate the sauce and take this dish to the next level, #trust. Mangia bene!! Ingredients: Feed 4 - 6 3 tbsp … Continue reading Vegetarian Bolognese
This is one of my go-to appetizer dips because it's easy to make and is a crowd favorite! Sometimes I sub chopped spinach for either the artichokes or the crab depending on who I'm feeding. You can make this dip your own by adding whatever you like once you've made the "base" in Step 1. … Continue reading The Crab and the Artichoke
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