Lunch

Wholesome and flavorful, this roasted beet quinoa bowl is a vegetarian, gluten-free recipe ideal for meal prep, lunch, or light dinner. This vibrant Roasted Beet and Quinoa Bowl combines earthy roasted beets, protein-rich quinoa, and creamy goat cheese for a delicious and nutrient-packed meal. With…

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 A cool and refreshing summertime staple, Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is a perfect lunch or healthy snack option  made with pantry staples and ready to eat in under 10 minutes. Fresh, crisp cucumbers are thinly sliced and served with a simple dressing of mayo, lemon…

Heirloom Tomato Galette is a perfect summer dish. Lighter than a pizza, its crispy savory crust envelops fresh summer tomatoes complimented with fragrant basil pesto and melty fresh mozzarella cheese. As the sun-kissed days of summer begin to wane, I’m looking to celebrate the vibrant…

A healthful and light quinoa salad with roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts, kale, red onion, apples, cranberries, and feta ; tossed in a tangy and subtly sweet maple Dijon vinaigrette Can we ever get enough quinoa salads? No, of course not! This easy, gluten-free,…

Perfectly tender and juicy pulled pork quickly and efficiently in the INSTANT POT with an easy homemade BBQ sauce and quick coleslaw. An instant crowd pleaser! Pulled pork can be a little intimidating. It’s one of those recipes that resides in the BBQ pit boss…

Pasta Salad with a creamy yet tangy twist! A perfect side dish for any BBQ or to be enjoyed as a meal on its own. Loaded with crunchy vegetables, freshly torn herbs, and topped with sunflower seeds for good measure! As irresistible as it is…

Finally, an excuse to eat a copious amount of mangos!! Zesty, sweet, and mildly spicy- this Mango, Jalapeno & Citrus Salsa is easy to prepare, and perfect served with chips as a salsa or as a juicy, refreshing side salad. Summer in a bowl, baby!…

No exaggeration- these are THE BEST black bean burgers I have ever had!! Oven toasted black beans, mixed with quinoa, onion, garlic, red pepper, chipotle peppers, and spices for a smokey, southwestern style flavor. Serve on a Brioche Bun with limey smashed avocados and a…

Panzanella Salad is the clever Italian solution for combining crusty bread with with a rustic medley of refreshing vegetables, creamy fresh Mozzarella and fresh herbs tossed with a zippy vinaigrette. Panzanella is basically the salad mascot of sun-soaked dining al fresco! While I do love…

Pea & Mint Pesto brightens any pasta dinner with a touch of sweetness, minty freshness and a twist of lemon. Topped with toasted lemony garlic breadcrumbs for extra flavor and texture. This vibrant, fresh Minty Pea Pesto would be also be perfect as a crostini…

This Chinese Chopped salad is gluten free, protein packed and so nutritious! Starting with a base of chopped kale and red cabbage, layers of mandarin oranges, edamame and peanuts, scallions dressed with a homemade ginger-lime peanut dressing. Crispy, crunchy peanut crusted chicken tenders makes this…