We do not serve wimpy salads in our house. This one is no exception. Totally vegetarian with one quick substitution on the dressing to make it vegan, your first thought is not “this is good for me,” its more like “um…is there enough for seconds?!”…
Cantonese Chicken Noodle Salad
I love this salad so much. I make about a thousand variations on a basic sesame noodle salad. Sometimes I’ll change the protein: seared tuna, skirt steak or even tofu. Sometimes I’ll swap up the veggies/herbs: cabbage goes great, I love cilantro in this one,…
Roasted Beet and Green Bean Salad
Perfect for a beautiful starting course, this roasted beet and green bean salad is packed full of nutrition and absolutely beautiful to look at. This salad is vibrant, fresh, and flavorful. You can make the beets and green beans in advance just simply warm them…
Lentil Soup with Garlic Croutons
This vegan soup is really, really yummy. It is protein packed, creamy, with great texture and actually kid friendly. That’s about a 1000 percent win when it comes to our family. Bonus is that it is an under 30 minute meal that dresses up fancy…
Radish Pesto Linguine with Feta Turkey Meatballs
This recipe encapsulates a lot of what I’ve learned cooking during this pandemic. When I came home from culinary school to show off my new skills to my parents, I remember my Father’s disappointment as I carefully diced potatoes for Pommes Persillade. He simply watched…
Chocolate Banana Oat Muffins
These are simply yummy muffins. Easy to make and easier to eat, these Chocolate Banana Oat Muffins taste sinful but are actually pretty healthy. So when you’re craving something sinful but are trying your best to eat healthfully- you can’t go wrong with these. Adored…
Darn Tasty Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad is no newbie on the food scene. Some might say its been played out, its old school, its been done. I’m not one to judge when something is delicious. I just make what I think tastes great and repeat when it is received…
Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup)
This is a soup my husband and I absolutely adore. It is citrusy, creamy and the broth is so rich that it feels like just the right medicine for whatever ails you. With the taste of lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves this broth is…
Shrimp Ceviche
Its been so hot out, a recipe that basically cooks itself sounded just about right. Ceviche just gave me an excuse to eat more corn chips and pretend I was at the ocean and the world was normal again. I’ll take any excuse. This recipe…
Turmeric Banana and Yellow Squash Smoothie
For a rich, creamy flavor and loads of health benefits this vibrant smoothie is a fun way to go. My kids usually get a red or green smoothie so this one is a nice alternative. The turmeric adds not only the color but a lot…