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 […]
My Weekday Fall Vegetarian Salad
My Weekday Fall Vegetarian Salad Two things you don’t need to know about me, but I’m going to tell you. 1. I try to eat a vegetarian meal once per day. It is usually lunch. No idea how, why or when this started to happen. But it has happened. Lunch seems to be the one […]
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 […]
Roast Carrot + Lentil Salad
Roast Carrot + Lentil Salad I’ve been wanting to share this recipe with you for a while. And now the time is here. It’s really a simple recipe. Full of protein, textures, sweetness and hints of salt…plus that goat cheese. Oh, so good. It’s vegetarian too! This recipe is on my current personal chef menu. […]
Fall Sweet Potato, Kale + Quinoa Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing
Fall Sweet Potato, Kale + Quinoa Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing Tender baby kale with nutty quinoa and cream sweet potatoes – Ah, but those dates and pecans with the tangy and sweet dressing. It’s a win. Crisp baby kale is really the best way to enjoy kale – you don’t have to massage or […]
Sesame Charred Broccolini with Peanut Sauce
Sesame Charred Broccolini with Peanut Sauce Take a look at this! Basically the best vegetarian side dish there is. I just love peanut butter and mixing it into an amazing sauce with the best green vegtable. Broccolini is really the best version of plain old broccoli – have you tried it? Bring on all that […]
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 […]
Our Favorite Summer Pasta Salad
Our Favorite Fast Summer Pasta Salad It’s the best of both worlds. Cold and tender pasta with salty olives and feta cheese, crisp cherry tomatoes and cucumbers and lots of fresh parsley. It’s a no mayonnaise recipe, I can get behind. Trust me, you don’t miss it. The dressing is tangy – the shallots and […]
Poached Pear + Spinach Salad with Lemon Champagne Dressing
Poached Pear + Spinach Salad with Lemon Champagne Dressing Stepping up my salad rotation with this beauty. I love a good spinach salad – it just makes me feel better. Oh and those pears are worth the extra step, crunchy walnut and creamy goat cheese. Such great combinations of flavors. Simple poached pears leave them […]
Gluten Free Rainbow Appetizer Board
Gluten Free Rainbow Appetizer Board Wow! I mean, just Wow. The colors are vibrant, textures are crazy and you just don’t know what to grab first. BUT do you want to be the first to “mess it up”? Clients say that all the time. AND I’m like “DIG IN” Yes, its beautiful but its delicious […]
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 Pecan Goat Cheese + Pomegranate Dressing Salad
Fried Pecan Goat Cheese + Pomegranate Dressing Salad Sweet pomegranates, salty and tangy goat cheese, nutty pecans and sweet tender baby greens. It’s a really good combination of flavors. The sweet dressing needs that warm goat cheese – the perfect bite has everything in it. It’s really perfect. Seasonal is best. Cruising into Fall and […]
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 […]
Fast, Easy + Simple Asian Green Salad
Fast, Easy + Simple Asian Green Salad Check out all those colors. We eat with our eyes after all. Tender and crunchy romaine lettuce, along with the red bell pepper, raw carrots and sugar snap peas. My favorite parts are the fresh basil and mint, orange and lime juice in the dressing and lots of […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad with Arugula
Chipotle Lime Sweet Potato + Black Bean Salad Recently, I’ve been really drawn to upping my vegetarian meal game. And salads are always a good way to add more vegetables and leafy greens to your diet. I love the different layers in this salad – oh, and the colors are great too! Sweet potato bites […]
Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai
Easy Vegetarian Pad Thai It’s really the sauce for me. This simple Vegetarian Pad Thai is crunchy, saucy and colorful. Everything I look for in a healthy vegetarian side dish. And the crunchy veggies with the peanuts and cilantro. Basically everything I love about this bowl full of noodles. With a few classic ingredients, you […]
Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Bread Crumbs
Warm Asparagus Salad with Walnut Bread Crumbs Giving you Spring on a plate. I mean sweet sweet pea greens with fresh asparagus perfectly peeled with all the butter, cheese, basil and walnuts you can handle. It’s a fancy looking salad or side dish – but without the fuss. Grab your ingredients Sweet pea greens Asparagus […]
Gluten Free Cauliflower Parmesan
Gluten Free Cauliflower Parmesan Breaded delicious herb covered cauliflower steaks with all the marinara and mozzarella you would want…plus your favorite gluten free pasta. Ah, and don’t forget the basil, red pepper flakes and flake salt, because they are keys to a good life. You won’t miss the chicken or meatballs. Trust me. The cauliflower […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sun-dried Tomato + Parmesan Mac and Cheese
Sun-dried Tomato + Parmesan Mac and Cheese So creamy, you will need a spoon. Perfectly salty, rich and tender. All the flavors in an updated version of mac and cheese. Sun-dried tomatoes with all the herb oil, shallots, salted fresh Parmesan cheese, spinach and a touch of milk. It’s really that simple. I used chickpea […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sun Dried Tomato Orzo and Garbanzo Bean Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Sun Dried Tomato Orzo + Garbanzo Bean Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing Since when does a salad need to start with greens? I’m here to change that – orzo creates a great base without being overly heavy and the garbanzo beans add in great texture and flavor. Fresh herbs – like my favorite basil and […]
Grilled Eggplant and Millet Salad with Mint Pesto
Grilled Eggplant and Millet Salad with Mint Pesto I love a good salad for lunch and dinner. This salad is filling from the nutty millet and charred eggplant. Full of flavors from the mint, pine nuts and arugula. I love the grilled shallots – tastes like candy…and don’t forget serving it with extra pesto and […]
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. […]
3 Cheese Roasted Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna
3 Cheese Roasted Eggplant and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Sun-dried tomatoes could be served on just about anything and I would LOVE them. They are packed with flavor and plus the oil should never be thrown away. Paired with roasted eggplant and mushrooms along with Italian seasoning – its full of earthy delicious flavors. Oh, don’t […]
Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce
Charred Shishito Peppers with Chipotle Yum Yum Sauce Want the easiest recipe on the planet? Well, maybe toasting toast with butter on it is easier. But at any rate – these peppers are easy and quick to make. They make a great impression on your appetizer game. “Are these hot peppers?” Despite being in the […]
Greek Chickpea Wraps and Tzatziki
Greek Chickpea Wraps and Tzatziki This is a good one. Just the right about of spice (and garlic too), tender and warm naan bread, flavorful chickpeas, and crunchy fresh vegetables. Chickpeas really don’t have a ton of flavor on their own. So you really need to spice them up. This dried herb and spice combination […]
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Chimichurri
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Chimichurri Let’s be honest – cauliflower on it’s own doesn’t have a lot of flavor. So let’s step it up and add tons of fresh flavors and colors to it. Focus your eyes on that picture. The simple and classic chimichurri that is crazy good from the lemon and parsley…followed by the […]
Hasselback Gorgonzola Pecan Butternut Squash with Hot Honey Brown Butter
Hasselback Gorgonzola Pecan Butternut Squash with Hot Honey Brown Butter If you need a decadent vegetable side dish for this Fall – HERE IT IS! I love all the colors, textures and hot honey makes the whole dish come together. Brown butter makes it’s self in the oven, while the gorgonzola melts just right. The […]
Easy Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup with Fried Leeks
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower + Leek Soup Sending you into this Fall weekend with an easy vegetarian soup – sure to warm your hearts and bellies! You guys – I can’t get over how creamy this soup is…WITHOUT cream or any dairy, what’s so ever. It’s a good one. The bone broth (or use vegetable broth to […]
Vegetarian Hoisin Lo Mein Noodles
Vegetarian Hoisin Lo Mein Noodles OMGawd! Seriously, people! Get on the train of making your own fake-out take-out at home. BUT only, if the recipe is simple and doesn’t take forever or have a million ingredients. This homemade hoisin sauce is delicious – no added sugar but you don’t need it. The molasses, sunflower seed […]
Lemon Roasted Sweet Potato and Farro Salad
Lemon Roasted Sweet Potato and Farro Salad Boring salads no more. The more ingredients the better – like fresh herbs, nuts, salty cheese, peppery lettuce and protein. This is a such a great meal to serve to guests, as a lunch or a side to a steak or grilled chicken. It just says SPRING! The lemon […]
Paleo Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Coconut Dill Gorgonzola Whip
Paleo Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Coconut Dill Gorgonzola Whip T-6 hours until kick off for the Superbowl…which means you have some time to head to the store, get these ingredients and make these amazing bites. Who likes the commercials more than the game? ME! oh and the half time show, is usually pretty entertaining. But, […]
