Hasselback Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate
Hasselback Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate vegetarian | gluten free This Hasselback Butternut Squash is a beautiful, festive, and flavorful side that instantly elevates any holiday table. It’s buttery, tender, and layered with bright pops of pomegranate, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Even better, this vegetarian and gluten-free side dish looks impressive […]
Sesame Charred Broccolini with Peanut Sauce
Sesame Charred Broccolini with Creamy Peanut Sauce Take a look at this beauty. Sesame charred broccolini with peanut sauce might be the best vegetarian side dish ever. It’s simple, bold, and packed with flavor. I love peanut butter, especially when it transforms into a creamy, savory peanut sauce. Pair it with broccolini—the cooler, more elegant […]
The Best Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Cozy Gluten-Free Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie Vegetarian | Gluten Free There’s nothing quite like a cozy shepherd’s pie, and this Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie proves that comfort food can be both hearty and healthy. Made completely gluten-free, this version skips the meat but keeps all the flavor, thanks to a rich mix of shallots, garlic, leeks, carrots, […]
My Weekday Fall Vegetarian Salad
Easy Fall Vegetarian Salad with Shallot Dijon Dressing I eat a vegetarian meal at least once a day. It’s almost always lunch. I don’t know when or why this habit started, but it stuck. And honestly, lunch is the perfect time to pile on the veggies. In my 20s, I ate salads only if they […]
Fall Sweet Potato, Kale + Quinoa Salad with Maple Dressing
Fall Sweet Potato, Kale + Quinoa Salad with Maple Dressing This Fall Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Salad is everything you love about the season in one colorful bowl — tender baby kale, creamy roasted sweet potatoes, nutty quinoa, and a sweet-tangy maple dressing. Add a sprinkle of dates, crunchy pecans, and shaved Parmesan, and […]
Roast Carrot + Lentil Salad
Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese I’ve been wanting to share this Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with you for a while — and now’s the perfect time. It’s a simple, hearty, and flavor-packed dish that’s full of protein, texture, and just the right balance of sweet and salty. And that creamy goat […]
Poached Pear Spinach Salad with Champagne Dressing
Poached Pear + Spinach Salad with Lemon Champagne Dressing This poached pear spinach salad is my newest obsession—and honestly, it might become yours too. It’s fresh, vibrant, and instantly elevates any everyday salad routine. I’ve always loved a good spinach salad recipe because it feels light, nourishing, and energizing. And with this one, every single […]
Fast & Fresh Summer Pasta Salad
Fast & Fresh Summer Pasta Salad gluten free | bring to a party This summer pasta salad is everything you want on a warm day—fresh, fast, and completely delicious. It’s the perfect mix of tender pasta, salty olives, creamy feta, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Plus, the no-mayo pasta salad dressing keeps it light, […]
Quick and Smoky Jicama Tacos
Quick and Smoky Jicama Tacos Look no further for your next vegetarian taco recipe. This has it ALL. Crunchy jicama loaded with spices, fresh tomatoes and avocado with charred tortillas and lime cream. Top it off with freshly roasted corn, cilantro and jalapenos. It is simple, fresh and makes for a great taco. Other ways […]
Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Dressing This Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Dressing is everything you want in a fall salad. Sweet pomegranates, salty and tangy goat cheese, nutty pecans, and tender baby greens come together in the most perfect bite. Each flavor complements the next. And that warm, crispy goat cheese? It […]
Gluten Free Rainbow Appetizer Board
Vibrant Gluten-Free Rainbow Appetizer Board Wow. Just—wow. This gluten-free rainbow appetizer board is bold, bright, and unbelievably fun. The colors pop. The textures clash in the best way. And honestly, you won’t even know what to grab first. But here’s the thing: everyone hesitates to “mess it up.” Clients say it all the time. And […]
Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Breadcrumbs
Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Breadcrumbs This Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Breadcrumbs is pure spring on a plate. It’s bright, tender, buttery, and beautifully layered with texture and flavor. The sweet pea greens pair perfectly with fresh asparagus, and the combination of butter, basil, cheese, and toasted walnuts makes every bite feel special. Even […]
Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale
Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale Yes, I did a thing. Homemade Mac and Cheese will never look the same again. Whoa. I’m excited about this one. It’s creamy with hint of smoked paprika, the pasta has a bite and is salted with Parmesan, rich bone broth cooked sweet potatoes and KALE. Yes, […]
Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary Garlic Butter
Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary Garlic Butter Anything with herb garlic butter is calling my name. The sweet potatoes are just a bonus. Ha, but seriously the tender and creamy sweet potatoes with crispy outside all covered with rosemary, parsley, garlic, black pepper and BUTTER. What could be better? More. Besides eating a pile of […]
Peanut Curry Sweet Potato + Carrot Soup
Curry Sweet Potato + Carrot Soup with Peanuts Who doesn’t need an easy soup this time of year. I just love everything about this one. It’s easy – yes, I already said that. Filled with all the healthy things while being light yet filling. Sweet potatoes and carrots blend up so nicely – all their […]
Crispy Honey Chickpea + Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing
Crispy Honey Chickpea + Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing There are no words. My mind is blank. You just have to try this salad. All the combinations, colors and that dressing. Ah. Salty, sweet, crispy, creamy, tender + garlic. Well, all the flavors and textures in this one. Hints of honey both in the tahini […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Butternut squash pasta screams Fall. It’s creamy, healthy, full of all the flavors and it requires minimal cooking. By roasting the squash with olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper – you let the oven to the work. Let it cool slightly, pour everything in a blender with some bone broth (or […]
Fall Squash Fried Rice
Fall Squash Fried Rice Dang it – this fried rice, is nothing short of amazing. The tender butternut squash, crunchy carrot strips, raw curly kale with the tender and crispy soaked rice with pops of pomegranates and pumpkin seeds. It’s seasonal without being another pumpkin spice latte (yes, I said that). The sauce is just […]
Gluten Free Zucchini and Roasted Garlic Lasagna
Gluten Free Zucchini and Roasted Garlic Lasagna Just a simple vegetarian lasagna recipe with tons of zucchini. The extra step of roasted garlic add so much – plus you finally see my favorite and easy béchamel cream sauce. I kept it easy using a favorite marinara sauce, fresh lasagna noodles and high quality fresh ricotta […]
Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash with Basil Oil
Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash Some nights I just need a vegetarian comfort meal. AND let me just tell you, this is off the charts delicious. It’s surprising still to me how creamy this is. I love the deep rich flavors from the tomatoes, shallots and garlic. Oh, and butter always helps. […]
Tahini + Roasted Garlic Kale Caesar Salad
Tahini and Roasted Garlic Kale Caesar Salad The only way to enjoy a kale salad is with mega flavor from the dressing. Check it out. It’s simple. Like really simple. High quality ingredients shine here. I mean, it’s kale, dressing and gluten free croutons. The dressing is packed with flavor – tahini, roasted garlic and […]
Raw Heirloom Tomato and Basil Pizza with Ricotta Whip
Raw Heirloom Tomato + Basil Pizza with Ricotta Whip Reposts from 2021, because it’s THAT good. I should just let the photos do the talking. I’m speechless. This pizza is OUT OF THIS WORLD good. Highlighting the natural ingredients is SO important and this recipe really does that. Seasonally fresh tomatoes with light and airy […]
My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta
My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta Classic pesto loaded with garlic, basil and all the Parmesan cheese you can find. It’s luxurious, simple and everything in between. Add in some fresh Spring peas, zucchini and a touch of extra pine nuts. It’s a simple meal but elevated with added vegetables and a pop […]
Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing
Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing Fresh, Crunchy, and Full of Flavor Check out all those colors — because we eat with our eyes first! This Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing is vibrant, refreshing, and bursting with texture and flavor. Tender yet crisp romaine lettuce combines with red bell pepper, carrots, and […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos with Smoky Cashew “Cheese”
Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos with Smoky Cashew “Cheese” Natures Nachos!!! I love crispy sweet potato chips with smoky and spicy cashew “cheese”, loaded with cherry tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, and all the roasted jalapenos. It’s a nacho party. I use a fork, since I can’t get them in my mouth fast enough. You do you. Make […]
Roasted Vegetable + Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini
Roasted Vegetable + Quinoa Salad with Lemon Tahini These roasted vegetables – the best ones, cauliflower, broccoli, butternut squash and red onion – will make your mouth water. You will crave them. Promise. Coated with garlic and onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and lots of olive oil. Then charred in a hot oven. Whoa, these […]
Smoky Roasted Mushroom Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle
Smoky Roasted Mushroom Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle Monday’s aren’t our typical night for pizza but lately anything goes. Earthy mushrooms with creamy and smoky mozzarella with bursts of pomegranate seeds, crisp kale and all that hot honey you can handle. I love a good crispy crust, simple white pizza with all the toppings. AND […]
Weeknight Jazzed Up Pasta Fazool With Tortellini
Weeknight Jazzed Up Pasta Fazool With Tortellini Who else loves a good hearty soup? I’m all about it. The fire roasted tomatoes, anchovy paste, garlic and oregano is such a great combination. Add in a Parmesan rind, red pepper flakes and cheese filled tortellini. So good. Plus chicken bone broth and coconut milk make all […]
Smoky Butternut Squash and Farro Salad with Lime Shallot Dressing
Butternut Squash Farro Salad with Lime Shallot Dressing By far, my new FAVORITE salad. This is straight up delicious . I just can’t get over these flavors. Roasted and smoky squash with crispy garbanzo beans. Fresh cilantro, lime and shallots are amazing with crunchy farro and pomegranate seeds. Toss it all with arugula and serving extra […]
Brown Butter Capers and Asparagus with Orzo
Brown Butter Asparagus with Orzo + Capers Late Spring + early Summer are here which means bundles of asparagus at the entrance of every grocery store I enter. And I’m loving it. I keep these asparagus crunchy on the inside and tender on the outside – keeping them bright green. The capers and chives gives […]
Garlic Thyme Butter Grilled Artichokes
Garlic Thyme Butter Grilled Artichokes This is my daughters favorite vegetable. So after countless times of just steaming them and serving with melted butter, I had to fancy them up. Steam. Slice and grill. Soak that butter and spoon it all over. Delish. Simple is best and in this case, the butter is the homerun. […]
Gluten Free Roasted Butternut Squash + Pesto Lasagna
Roasted Butternut Squash Pesto Lasagna The creamiest vegetarian lasagna I’ve made. With a simple yet delicious béchamel cheese sauce with hints of herbs and all those layers! With over 6 layers with cheese and squash, it’s my new favorite comfort food meal. Make this on the weekend – cherish the leftovers and then make it […]
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto Quickly seared zucchini and Summer squash all tossed together with goat cheese, tender gluten free pasta, lots of carrot green pesto and pine nuts. Top it off with fresh Parmesan cheese, if you must. The pesto is like your typical basil pesto but replaced with carrot greens. […]
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Parsley Dressed Beet Salad
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Parsley Beet Salad Simply roasted beets, peppery arugula, creamy sweet goat cheese and the freshest homemade parsley dressing. Don’t forget to garnish it all with nuts. Love that crunch. This salad really has it ALL. The textures, colors and different flavors. To start the bright dressing – is packed with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maple Blackberry Arugula Salad with Herb Goat Cheese
Maple Blackberry Arugula Salad with Herb Goat Cheese I made this salad for a client dinner and I made a little extra. I was so happy to grab a small plate of this and enjoy it to myself. The peppery bite of the earthy arugula with the vibrant radicchio goes well with the sweet dressing. […]