If you’re getting a little pushback on serving broccoli with dinner again from the kids, let me tell you this is how to spice things up. Crispy Parmesan cheese just makes everything better! Yes, EVEN broccoli! Broccoli roasted in the oven is magnificently simple, with…

Healthy, light, and refreshing Orzo Salad with snow peas, asparagus, arugula, radishes, feta, and a lemon chive vinaigrette. A perfect side salad dish for spring or summer meals! You will have this one on repeat- I promise!  It’s sunny, you’re happy, and you’re looking to…

Avgolemono Soup is rich and nourishing Greek-style Chicken and Rice soup. Tempered eggs and lemon juice give a velvety citrus touch to the chicken broth, then top with fresh dill and parsley for herby fresh fragrance. It’s a very circular thing. I can pretty much…

Fork tender maple roasted acorn squash stuffed with a harvest wild rice medley, boasting dried cranberries, maple pecans, apples, sage, and rosemary. A beautiful festive side dish or vegetarian main course.

This colorful, fresh summer salad is a perfect side dish for any BBQ. Bright Lima beans, grilled corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, quick pickled onions, fresh basil, Cotija cheese crumbles, and an easy olive oil and lime dressing are all you need to whip…

Cast iron seared chicken thighs, seasoned with a Herbes de Provence then baked in an aromatic broth with leeks, white wine, tarragon, and lemon juice. I love the fancy feel of this recipe, without it being especially fussy with a long list of ingredients or…

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…

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…

A healthier take on the Italian classic- Stuffed Peppers. This recipe uses a savory blend of chicken sausage, brown rice, baby spinach, melty cheese, flavorful Italian seasonings and fresh herbs. Stuffed peppers are a perfectly balanced main course or hearty side dish. They are also…

This Instant Pot Beef & Barley Stew is a cozy, soul warming, slurp inducing recipe with a classic flavorful beef broth, tender beef, nourishing vegetables, and perfectly cooked barley. This hearty soup is the perfect cure for the frosty nights of a seemingly endless winter…

Roasted Chickpeas are a crispy, crunchy healthy snack are insanely addicting, guilt free and so easy to make yourself! Skip buying those over priced tiny bags at the grocery store and make a big batch for yourself! This is what happens when I go the…

“Stunning” and “Refreshing” would be the first two adjectives that come to mind when describing this Ruby Red Grapefruit, Golden Beet and Avocado Salad. Perfect for lunch or brunch as well as dinner, this super healthy citrus salad is bound to please everyone who lays…

This easy & elegant dinner will “WOW” every lucky person at your dinner table! Flavorful Salmon filets glazed and then baked with a tangy, citrusy honey, chive and dijon vinaigrette over a nutritious bed of lentils and quinoa and petite french green beans. In typical…

This salad is healthy and balanced! I love the crispy bite from the apples, Belgian endive and chopped pecans, combined with the chewy dried apricots and nutty quinoa grains. Finished with a refreshing Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette for herby and citrus zing! Jump to Recipe Are you…

It’s no secret that hearty soups and stews are synonymous with winter recipes, and chili is about as quintessential as it gets! However sometimes I just need a break from red meat! This recipe for Vegan Chili is just the ticket. My Vegan Chili is…

Let’s hear it for recipes that taste as good as they look! Maple glazed carrots roasted with pure maple syrup and garlic and topped with tangy goat cheese crumbles, crunchy pistachios and juicy pomegranate seeds — is as easy as sin, and gorgeous too! A…