Truth be told, I served this dish with a side of grilled flank steak, lol! I am NOT vegan, (obviously!!) but I'm also not against trying something new! I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine when the picture caught my attention. As I read on, I knew I needed to give it a … Continue reading Vegan Pasta Primavera
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
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
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
Stuffed shells are often underrated and frequently over looked because people think they are too time consuming to make. On the contrary! I love making stuffed shells because the flavor combinations are endless and truth be told, I can have a batch in the oven in under 30 minutes. With fall just around the corner, … Continue reading Pumpkin Prosciutto Stuffed Shells
School is back in session and so is Sunday afternoon meal prep! Check out these easy and super tasty baked, not fried chicken tenders which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days. My kids take them in their lunch boxes or eat them as an afternoon snack and dip them … Continue reading Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders
Today's a two-fer and it's not even Tuesday!! Following my Ratatouille Nachos appetizer this afternoon, my family will dine on this delightful summer side salad and grilled pork chops (also on the blog, search brined pork chops). I love a good Panzanella and the addition of watermelon is a no-brainer this time of year! Enjoy!! … Continue reading Watermelon Panzanella
Hello, strangers! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted a recipe, but late spring got away from me with school ending and all the activities that go along with such a busy time of year. Fast forward to summer and I've literally been on the road more than I've been home, touring colleges with … Continue reading Ratatouille Nachos
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
