Dinner

Baked Dijon Salmon

January 11, 2022

This is a simple and delicious salmon recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. As a fattier fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, salmon doesn’t really need added oil or butter when cooking. The simple mustard sauce keeps the salmon moist and flaky. This is a salmon recipe you can cook on repeat.

Kale and Mushroom Pasta

February 2, 2021

This pasta dish is earthy, savory and light. I used a gemelli shaped wheat pasta for this recipe, but you may use any type of pasta you prefer. Enjoy this recipe as a primi to a fish or meat course or as a meal all on its own.

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Bowls

January 25, 2021

There are three main components to these Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Bowls: 1) sheet pan-prepared shawarma chicken and veggies, 2) Whole Wheat Pita Chips and 3) a cucumber and tomato salad. These parts come together for a balanced meal that is delightful in flavor and interesting in texture.

Veggie Chili

January 4, 2021

The addition of beans, vegan meat (I use Lightlife Smart Ground Plant-based Crumbles) and mushrooms along with tons of other vegetables make this vegan chili hearty and satisfying. It’s the perfect one pot meal for a cozy evening at home or a DIY chili bar for game day.

Autumn Quinoa Bowl

September 20, 2020

I first made my Autumn Quinoa Bowls on a Sunday when I hadn’t made it to the grocery store as planned. I needed to put together a cohesive meal from what I had in the pantry and fridge. I pulled together ingredients I had on hand including a bunch of chard I needed to use … Continued

Halibut with Fennel, Tomatoes and Olives

August 11, 2020

This halibut recipe is super simple and easy, but with complex and bold Mediterranean flavors. If this is your first time cooking with fresh fennel, here are some tips on how to cut fennel. You can easily substitute halibut with another soft and flaky white fish.

Fresh Corn Soup with Poblano Cilantro Oil

July 28, 2020

Summertime is when corn is at the peak of freshness so naturally corn soup is on our summer menu. The technique of puréeing and straining the soup makes it velvety smooth, therefore it’s definitely a soup, not a chowder. A finishing drizzle of homemade poblano cilantro oil and a squeeze of lime takes these simple, … Continued

Vegetarian Cobb Salad

July 17, 2020

Unlike traditional Cobb salads that contain bacon and chicken, this version is completely meat-free and just as flavorful and satisfying. You’ll love the fresh corn cut right off the cob, the creamy and pungent blue cheese and the zesty French-style vinaigrette. This salad is a meal in itself or pair it with a piece of … Continued

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

June 30, 2020

These are not your typical restaurant chicken fajitas cooked with too much oil. This version is seasoned with a flavorful bend of spices and baked in the oven for a light and easy one pan meal. Serve them up with your favorite flour tortillas and salsa.

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Leeks and Spring Peas

May 11, 2020

When cooked, fresh spring peas or English peas are firm, but slightly tender, sweet and a beautiful bright green. They are really nothing like the canned green peas of your childhood. Actually, my father was so turned off from peas as a child that we never ate them when I was growing up. When I … Continued