The Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Tart
The Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Tart No better way to start blogging again after being away with COVID with this treat. Yes, it’s ultimate. It’s decadent. A real treat. It’s amazingly smooth, rich and completely full of so much chocolate. The chocolate ganache filling all wrapped in the chocolate wafer and coconut crumb – bringing all […]
Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos
Sheet Pan Honey Chile Chicken & Sweet Red Pepper Tacos We LOVE tacos in this house. We love how everyone can make them the way they want and we all can eat together in harmony. I love making my spicy with hot sauce and salty with cotija cheese…extra cilantro is always good too. The chili […]
Gluten Free Blueberry Coffeecake
Gluten Free Blueberry Coffee Cake It’s snowing in Colorado…has been since yesterday afternoon and this is just the perfect snack to sit back and enjoy while sipping on my hot coffee. I mean, coffee cake has to go with coffee. This cake is moist and tender with the right amount of sugary topping spiced with […]
Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower
Saucy Sesame Chicken + Cauliflower Healthy sesame chicken…it’s takeout at home – it’s so much better! A one pan meal that brings the flavors – everyone at your table will love it. Oh that sauce. Sesame, ginger and garlic with all that tender chicken and cauliflower. It’s a great Paleo friendly dinner. No gluten. No […]
Blackened Salmon with Greens
Blackened Salmon with Greens It’s a homerun for a crazy weeknight dinner. Tender salmon with an crunchy crust and fresh greens. It can’t get easier than this recipe. The spice blend is perfect – double the recipe for next time. My kids love adding a teaspoon of honey to the tops – it’s makes a […]
Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Soup
Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Soup A warm, creamy and delicious soup is what we need to start this week off. I love pured soups that aren’t completely smooth and feel like you are eating way more than you are…this fills you up fast! The smoked gouda, cauliflower and bacon need no more explaining. It’s a rich […]
Healthier Beef Green Chile Soup
Healthier Beef Green Chile Soup I love a good hearty soup…but without the gut bomb feeling. This soup is SO flavorful, simple, a great broth and fresh herbs. So good. Not only is this a healthier version of a traditional green Chile – which is usually made with pork – it uses chicken bone broth for a lighter soup […]
Brown Butter Pecan Sandie Shortbread Cookies
Brown Butter Pecan Sandie Shortbread Cookies It’s basically pie crust in cookie form – I can’t get enough of shortbread…I mean buttery biscuit like cookies with small morsels of pecans and brown butter. So necessary. I have lots of food memories of pecan sandies. Butter, butter and more butter. The dough comes together quickly and […]
Chocolate Espresso Mousse + Butterscotch Cookies
Chocolate Espresso Mousse + Butterscotch Cookies Delicious bites of rich chocolate cookies with hints of butterscotch, salt and espresso. Extra eggs whipped together with sugar helps make the cookies stay moist while being light and airy…just like mousse. I love the added flavor of espresso and salt. Just pairs so well together. Lets talk Chocolate […]
Lemon Poppyseed Sour Cream Cakes with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Lemon Poppyseed Sour Cream Cakes with Vanilla Bean Glaze Tender and moist cakes filled with triple the lemon flavor, a simple sugar glaze and all the tiny pops of poppyseeds. Aren’t they so cute? These are the best lemon cakes (muffins) I’ve made YET! Sour cream, milk, sugar, eggs and all the vanilla and lemon […]
Black Pepper Steak Toasts with Horseradish Cream
Black Pepper Steak Toasts with Horseradish Cream When I cater for a large party – heck even for a party of 10 these are the most popular thing on the table! I love that these can be passed around, they look great on a platter and everyone loves this heavier appetizer option. A simple grilled […]
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Figs & Bacon
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Figs & Bacon I absolutely love this salad. Raw broccoli is coated with a simple lemony mayo based dressing – with the bite of apple cider vinegar. I love the crispy bacon bites and the soft chewy figs. The pops of red onion and crunchy sunflower seeds and cashews. Gosh, it’s a […]
Creamy Roasted Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage
Creamy Roasted Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage Tender and roasted butternut squash with buttery risotto, lots of brown butter and sage. I top it with more Parmesan cheese, salted butter and all the fresh thyme I have patience for. It’s really delicious. Don’t be fooled – risotto isn’t hard. You don’t need to go to […]
Quick Sesame Pork Meatball Ramen Bowls
Quick Sesame Pork Meatball Ramen Bowls I really don’t ever need an excuse to make a broth soup. It’s so comforting and warms the soul. I love a good bowl of ramen inspired soup. This version is quick and easy. With a few staple ingredients – like miso, ground pork and dried mushrooms you can create great […]
Peanut Steak & Cucumber Salad
Thai Peanut Steak & Cucumber Salad Let’s talk steak – for this I used a top sirloin steak from Five Marys Farms. Top Sirloin steak is a great vertical cut, that is great on the grill, hot smoker or even a hot cast iron pan. It is super lean and cooks very fast. PLUS its cheaper […]
Salted Hanger Steak with Red Chimichurri
Salted Hanger Steak with Red Chimichurri “I could bathe in this sauce!” “Ok, but in all seriousness, keep this on the rotation.” What are your dinner table conversations? I’m not going to tell you how amazing this dish is…WELL maybe I should. A simple salted steak (hanger is my new favorite) grilled quickly on a […]
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad
Hasselback Honey Roasted Carrot + Chickpea Salad This salad has it all. It has a fresh bite from the pomegranates and crunchy chickpeas and almonds…the goat cheese and parsley add unexpected balance to the greens. But let’s talk about those carrots. Hasselback carrots are a fun treat – easy to slice and all that butter […]
Teriyaki Salmon Noodle Bowls
Teriyaki Salmon Noodle Bowls The BEST teriyaki covered salmon bowl with roasted vegetables, gluten free ramen and crunchy cucumbers. The sauce coats the noodles just right – it’s hard to grab everything into one bite with chop sticks, but you should try. I cut the salmon filets into 3 little portions so we had 6 […]
Butternut Squash + Apple Salad with Date Dressing
Butternut Squash + Apple Salad with Date Dressing Just throw Fall in a bowl and eat it. Seriously. I’m all about seasonal produce and highlighting the natural flavors and this just DOES IT! Textures galore from the creamy roasted butternut squash, crunchy candied pecans and apples with the earthy dates and goat cheese. Don’t forget […]
White Wine and Mushroom Braised Chicken with Fresh Herbs
White Wine and Mushroom Braised Chicken with Fresh Herbs If you don’t know, I love roasted chicken. First of all, the smell permeates your entire house, that crispy skin is amazing and you can use it in so many ways. PLUS the pan sauce is always killer. Lemon, shallots, wine, butter and fresh herbs are […]
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips
Potato Chip Chicken Tenders with Two Dips Tender chicken strips that are moist and crunchy on the outside with hints of garlic and thyme. Dip into one or both of the sauces and a complete bite. Never would I think that potatoes chips would have a place at my dinner table, but they do know. […]
Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash
Salted Maple Roasted Salmon with Butternut Squash Whoa! Tender salted salmon with a drizzle of maple syrup and then all the perfectly cooked buttery butternut squash and brussels. My mouth is watering. It’s really a simple meal highlighting the ingredients for what they are. Combination of fats. Yes, I said that. There is just something […]
Pumpkin Spice Brownie Cookies
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Brownie Cookies Chewy and rich brownie cookies with the best pumpkin chips and flake salt. Simple and delicious. They bake in less than 8 minutes – leaving them chewy in the center with crispy bites on the outsides. Best to enjoy warm – reheat in the microwave for 4 seconds…you won’t […]
Crispy Spaghetti Squash Bake with Burrata
Crispy Spaghetti Squash Bake with Burrata Such a simple side dish that is light and cheesy. Creamy spaghetti squash with crispy edges and melty burrata cheese and peppery arugula. Spice it up with red peppers flakes, salty Parmesan cheese and nutty pine nuts. A lighter Fall meal. When you have those sun filled Fall days, […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin + Double Chocolate Swirl Cake
Gluten Free Pumpkin + Double Chocolate Swirl Cake The combination of pumpkin and chocolate gets me every time. Tender and moist with all the sweetness you need. It’s gluten free with half the sugar of typical cakes, organic pumpkin and raw cacao powder. Top with the messiest chocolate drizzle because more chocolate is always better. […]
Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Braised Gochujang + Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Week night braising – you’ve got this! It’s really simple. Mix together chicken bone broth, gochujang paste, garlic, ginger, honey and coconut aminos. Lather your chicken up and let the oven slowly cook your tender chicken to perfection. I like to add fresh broccoli towards the end – […]
Apple Cider Glazed Acorn Squash
Apple Cider Glazed Acorn Squash Tender acorn squash with the best sweet and salty glaze. Brown sugar, apple cider, butter and salt – it’s simple and delicious. Elevate it with pops of pomegranate seeds and nutty pecans – tis the season, right?! Level up your squash game or side dishes with this simple and totally […]
Vegan Mac + Cheese with Pine Nut Bread Crumbs
Vegan Mac + Cheese with Pine Nut Bread Crumbs Crispy, crunchy, tender and creamy all in one – with all the saucy pasta, sweet potatoes and kale you could want. The toasted bread crumbs with the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, can’t be beat. I love all the textures and combinations of flavors. While it […]
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken + Brussels Sprouts
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken with Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salty, tangy and sweet – basically the best 5 minute pan sauce to have with pan seared chicken breasts. Add in some crispy brussels sprouts and bacon. Fresh thyme and black pepper seal it all together. It’s a great cooler weather meal, it’s gluten and dairy free […]
Fall Spicy Sausage + Pumpkin Soup
Fall Spicy Sausage + Pumpkin Soup You are going to be blow away from the flavors of this soup! They are crazy good. The combination of the smooth and creamy pumpkin and butternut squash, roasted tomatoes and spicy sausage – it just works. Chicken bone broth, garlic, salty Parmesan cheese, spinach and all that fresh […]
Smoky Spinach + Zucchini Raviolis with Rustic Tomato Sauce
Smoky Spinach + Zucchini Raviolis with Rustic Tomato Sauce Not your typical ravioli – with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, lots of garlic, sautéed buttery shallots and thick ricotta cheese…all wrapped up in seasonally fresh zucchini. I love a simple and rustic tomato sauce with olive oil and fresh cherry tomatoes. Toss in extra basil […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin + Banana Filled Chocolate Bread
Gluten Free Pumpkin + Banana Filled Chocolate Bread Fall is in the air or at least it’s on the way. AND that means pumpkin, everything! Check out that insane orange color – just 1 cup of pumpkin, very ripe bananas and lots of mini chocolate chips. It’s so good. A basic banana bread recipe with […]
Parmesan Shallot Béchamel Roasted Broccoli
Parmesan Shallot Béchamel Roasted Broccoli Salty Parmesan, dried thyme and Monterey Jack cheese sauce falls all over simply roasted broccoli. The sauce has hints of bone broth, shallots and black pepper. The broccoli is crunchy (and NOT soggy or over cooked) and dusted with herb butter breadcrumbs. I mean, what’s not to love. And you […]
Roasted Garlic Mushroom + Spinach Quiche
Roasted Garlic Mushroom + Spinach Quiche Tender and hearty roasted gourmet mushrooms with buttery herbs, roasted garlic and fresh spinach all baked together with eggs and coconut milk. I just love quiche. I love how versatile it is. Breakfast or lunch – serve with a side of mixed greens and it can be dinner too. […]
Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes + Burrata
Lemon Pepper Basil Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes + Burrata We ALL need a fresh tasting chicken dish in our back pocket for quick dinners. PLUS one that is on the healthier and lighter side. Fresh basil and parsley with slices of lemon and cherry tomatoes – all the fresh flavors with simply seared chicken breast. […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cake
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cake Tender cake – similar to chewy cookies, with tons of chocolate chips using my new favorite gluten free flour blend, lactose free sour cream and coconut oil (plus butter too, it’s cake after all). And I baked it in a cast iron skillet. My cast iron skillet shines again. […]
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad
Berry Chicken + Cornbread Panzanella Salad I’m here for all the colorful salads! I mean, just check out those textures, colors and just imagine the flavors! I loved using roasted chicken, day old cornbread croutons, fresh fruit and herbs and a mountain of baby salad greens. I’m hanging on to Summer as long as I […]
Cast Iron Steak + Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Butter Corn
Cast Iron Steak + Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro Butter Corn Piled high is how I like my tacos. Yes, it’s a huge mouth full and falls apart but grab a fork and it’s still delicious. The tender sweet potatoes with the seared steak pieces go so well with the simple avocado cream and buttery […]
At Home | Back to school products we love!
At Home: Back to school products we love! High fives all around. It’s officially count down time for the beginning of school for my kids. After a completely mess of a year of homeschool (I am a Chef + Mom…not a teacher) and then online and 2 days a week, we are ALL stoked for […]
Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad
Smothered Mexican Pork Chops with Black Bean Salad Seared thick cut pork chops generously sprinkled with salt and pepper and smothered with a mountain of peppers, onions and smoky black bean salad. It’s simple and delicious. It’s unexpected too – I love the creamy avocado with the crisp cherry tomatoes, warm peppers and salted cotija […]
Healthy Morning Banana Blueberry Oat Muffins
Healthy Gluten Free Morning Banana Blueberry Oat Muffins With my simple staple muffin recipe – I just had to change it up with some flax, oats, minimal sugar and gluten free flour. I just love muffins. Cut them in half, grill the sides, slather some butter and sip your coffee. So good. I over filled […]
Basil Beef and Rice Bowl with Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad
Basil Beef and Rice Bowl with Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad Mouth watering, right?! The beef is so tender, saucy and filled with garlic and ginger. The cucumber and snap pea salad is full of all sorts of flavors and textures – the cold crunches are perfect with a fork full of rice and beef. Don’t […]
One Pan Crispy Ancho Chile Fish Tacos with Quick Corn Salsa
One Pan Crispy Ancho Chile Fish Tacos with Quick Corn Salsa Crispy tacos with tender pan fried cod and peppers all drizzled with a simple cilantro cream and fresh corn and tomato salsa. Basic and the best. PLUS it cooks in one pan. I used a cast iron skillet and just kept the heat on […]
Lemon Raspberry + White Chocolate Baked Donut Muffins
Lemon Raspberry + White Chocolate Baked Donut Muffins It’s always a good idea to change up your breakfast routine, mid morning snack or on the go afternoon pick me up. These baked donuts, did the trick. Hints of fresh lemon, with seasonally ripe raspberries and melted white chocolate – in a simple cake like donut […]
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken High five for decadent mid week meals! Even though, it’s Thursday – this easy cream sauce comes into in less than 5 minutes and coats the chicken just right. Pan sear the salt and pepper chicken. Set aside and use the same pan with all the drippings to […]
Buttery Dinosaur Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Stir Fry
Buttery Dinosaur Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Stir Fry When dinner is ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s just amazing. Toasted creamy gnocchi with hearty and crunchy kale all coated with butter. Then top it all with fresh cherry tomatoes, large pieces of Parmesan cheese and walnuts. It’s a good one. I prefer to cook […]
Easy Gluten Free Pizza Dough
Easy Gluten Free Pizza Dough I’m going into the weekend with good intentions, self love, spreading more kindness, feeling successful….AND, A pizza dough recipe! I know, maybe not what you were thinking. BUT having a good homemade dough recipe in your back pocket isn’t a bad thing. Weekly Tradition. We have a tradition. Every FRIDAY […]
The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Coconut Sugar Bars with Flake Salt
The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Coconut Sugar Bars with Flake Salt THE. BEST. Ok, everyone’s opinion of the best, is different. BUT our family loves these. Knowing there is less processed sugar in these and they are gluten free always helps our gut and minds. Chocolate. I love using chocolate chunks in here – […]
Salt and Pepper Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Yum Yum Sauce
Salt and Pepper Grilled Steak with Blue Cheese Butter and Yum Yum Sauce Ready for 2 simple steak sauces? 1 is a little bit traditional and the other is one you may not have tried. They required no additional cooking – just stirring in a bowl and you have it! They are completely different flavor […]
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce
Crispy Apricot Bone-In Chicken with Bone Broth Pan Sauce Bone in is better than boneless. Skin on is better than skinless. It’s just my opinion BUT I think I’m right. It’s a good one. Simple, delicious with different layers of flavors and with crispy skinned chicken! The bone in chicken breasts are great – they […]
Nectarine and Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Cookie Bake
Nectarine and Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Cookie Bake Vanilla bean and cinnamon with oat cookie along with seasonally fresh nectarines. SO good. Top it all with vanilla ice cream and serve with fresh mint! It’s a meal – OR dessert! I love a good crumble – love it! BUT I kind of wanted something a little […]
Cuban Spiced Flank Steak Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese
Cuban Spiced Flank Steak Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese Sandwiches for dinner. YES, please! Super simple recipe with a great spice blend that does a lot of the work for you! A saucy garlic tomato and herb puree coats the tender steak along with charred mushrooms and onions – you don’t even, need the ciabatta. But […]
Gluten Free Molten Double Chocolate Cookies
Gluten Free Molten Double Chocolate Cookies I mean seriously. Why, not add double the amount of chocolate? Melt it all with butter. Fold it carefully with some flour, sugar and eggs. Then add MORE chocolate. Only cook them for 7 minutes (that’s the magic number, right?) – take them out and immediately slam the pan […]
Basil Butter Grilled Salmon + Veggies with Feta Rice
Basil Butter Grilled Salmon + Veggies with Feta Rice This meal has it all. Starting with fresh salmon coated with all the butter and salt. Grilled up perfectly and covered in more butter, fresh basil and blistered cherry tomatoes and Summer zucchini. Salty feta with tender buttery rice with fresh basil and a sprinkle of […]
Quick Peanut Butter Beef and Shishito Pepper Stir Fry
Quick Peanut Butter Beef and Shishito Pepper Stir Fry Mark this as another way to enjoy ground beef. I can’t get over how tasty it is – I mean, melted peanut butter and sweet chili sauce. Start by charring the peppers in a hot and dry pan – they cook in less than 5 minutes. […]
Garlic Dill Chicken Wraps with Hummus + Tzatziki
Garlic Dill Chicken Wraps with Hummus + Tzatziki Summer meals that require little effort but have TONS of flavor, texture and layers – I’M ALL FOR. These wraps are just that. Dill and garlic covered chicken, with peppery arugula, crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes. So good. Add in some tzatziki and hummus – on top […]
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake Creamy gorgonzola sauce, spiced with buffalo sauce and fresh herbs. The chicken and squash are all saucy – you can’t even tell it’s a vegetable. Such a simple recipe for any day of the week! Again I used Covey Rise Farms ground chicken – it’s lean with some fat so there is […]
Quick Smoky Ground Beef Tacos with Creamy Salsa
Quick Smoky Ground Beef Tacos with Creamy Salsa Quick. Easy. Simple. Fast. Cheap. Grab a pound of your favorite ground beef (I like using Five Marys Farms or the best grass fed 80% I can get), spice it up and cook until crispy, then you flip and it’s done. Garnish with everything and extra creamy […]
Chicken Ceasar Salad Pita Pockets
Chicken Caesar Salad Pita Pockets Hot Summer nights are here in our house and I just don’t always like to be hanging out near the stove and oven. I love a quick meal, that has layers of flavors, textures and is a SANDWICH of sorts. How fun are these?!?! Quick and easy caesar dressing, herby […]
Sugar Steak with Salty Worcestershire Mushrooms
Sugar Steak with Salty Worcestershire Mushrooms I marinated this gorgeous flank steak in coconut SUGAR. WHAT? Yes, I did. It gives it great color and caramelizes the outside from the heat of the grill. Serve it with this salty Worcestershire sauce – there you have it. The best sweet and salty combination! Give me more […]
Gluten Free Maple Peach and Blueberry Slab Pie
Gluten Free Maple Peach and Blueberry Slab Pie with Ricotta Crust Is it really Summer without pie? This is light, flakey, tender and sweet! Basically the perfect dessert. Use almost ripe peaches, fresh blueberries, brown sugar and real maple syrup – all of these ingredients really shine and when baked, it just takes it to […]
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken
Chicken and Black Bean Poblano Peppers with Roasted Chicken Stuffed smoky poblano peppers with the perfect Mexican spiced rice – filled with cumin, garlic and tomato flavors. Mix in some black beans, roasted chicken and cilantro…OH, and CHEESE. Don’t forget the cheese. I love using store bought roasted chicken in this recipe – the flavor […]
Creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto
Creamy Lemon Spinach Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto Sometimes, you just crave a big bowl of creamy risotto. Or am I the only one? The added elements of the Parmesan rind, lemon slices, fresh spinach and bone broth really make it all the better. Parmesan rind makes it even more creamy and salty (just remember to […]
Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Lemon Chive Butter Chicken Doesn’t this scream Spring?!?! It also screams, easy week night meals on one sheet pan! YES. Now, that is something I can get behind and fully support. Less dishes and more letting the oven do the work, is always a good idea. This chicken is coated with all the […]
Gluten Free Brown Butter Chocolate Blondies with Butterscotch
Gluten Free Brown Butter Chocolate Blondies with Butterscotch When a recipe has 11 tablespoons of BUTTER – you KNOW it’s going to be good. I mean for real!!! I’ve made these a few times – the brown butter gets me every time. I love the richness of the brown sugar, along with Bob Red Mill’s […]
Baked Tandoori Spiced Chicken
Baked Tandoori Spiced Chicken Garam Masala is such an amazing spice blend. The depth of flavors is insane, mixed with creamy Greek yogurt, garlic and smoked paprika, it’s rich and keeps the chicken moist and spicy without being too over powering. This recipe came together because of the NAAN. Ha. AND, because I was in […]
My Favorites | Gluten Free Snacks
My Favorites | Gluten Free Snacks Who doesn’t love to snack? For me, its been finding snacks that work with my gut, satisfy my desire and need for some energy and nutrition and fulfill my hunger without giving me a sugar or carb rush and crash. Keeping it gluten free has helped check all those boxes. […]
My Favorites | Gluten and Dairy Free Pantry Staples
My Favorites | Gluten and Dairy Free Pantry Staples Are you the type of personal that has your pantry full all the time? Or do you have the bare necessities? If you are one or the other – it doesn’t matter, it’s always good to have on hand your favorites. Especially for those quick meals, […]
Rosemary Butter and Bacon Hasselback Potatoes
Rosemary Butter and Bacon Hasselback Potatoes Not only pretty but flavorful and full of texture. These Hasselback roasted potatoes are simple to make – melted butter with fresh herbs, salt and pepper all slathered through the sliced potatoes. Roasted to perfection and slathered more with the butter and herb mixture. AND then topped with crispy bacon! YES! It’s […]
Greek Steak and Cucumber Salad with Herb Oil, Olives and Naan
Greek Steak and Cucumber Salad with Herb Oil, Olives and Naan This herb oil is off the charts good. Simply stirred together and poured over grilled steak and cucumber salad. Don’t forget to make extra for dipping. Add in some pine nuts, olives and feta cheese. Gosh, it’s a meal. And naan. Always naan. Don’t […]
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Pancetta and Walnut Bread Crumb
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Pancetta and Walnut Bread Crumb Here is your new Fall favorite side dish! Or even a great twist on a holiday staple – I mean pancetta breadcrumbs with extra butter. No one will turn them down. Along with seasonal ripe squash with maple syrup. All roasted together to make the […]
Honey Chicken Bites with Charred Green Beans
Honey Chicken Bites with Charred Green Beans I mean HONEY CHICKEN people! What can be better and its served with charred green beans cooked in the same pan. Yes, another ONE pan meal. I love how quickly this meal comes together, the sweet and salty sauce along with the little chicken bites all coated in […]
Simple Roast Beef and Horseradish Dill Mushroom Sauce
Simple Roast Beef and Horseradish Dill Mushroom Sauce I’m channeling all the SPRING flavors I can. We have some trees with buds on them, lots of bulbs are ready to flower and the robins are having so much fun in our yard….so it’s about that time for some fresh spring flavors. And it’s basically Easter – […]
Thai Basil Steak with Ginger and Bok Choy
Thai Basil Steak with Ginger and Bok Choy I’m speechless. I mean, when a meal comes together with 2 sauce ingredients, loaded with vegetables, my favorite fresh herb + tasty steak! Okay, maybe I’m not speechless – I loved how quickly this came together. I’ve been on a mission to create more simple meals with […]
Grilled Fajita Steak with Quick Guacamole
Grilled Fajita Steak with Quick Guacamole I haven’t had Mexican food since we got back from our trip to Todos Santos over Christmas – because we basically had chips + salsa every second of the day. We have been in a bit of a detox since then BUT now we are craving some good old […]
Garam Masala Butter Chicken
Garam Masala Butter Chicken Put this on your meal prep list to make this coming weekend! When you have some time to put together the spices, marinade the chicken and let it cook on the stove top. You won’t be disappointed! The chicken is tender (hello, chicken thighs) all coated with tons of ginger, cumin, […]
