Fall is my favorite favorite season by far. The crisp cool air blows through my window, the leaves are changing and I start wanting warm comfort food. I decided to go through my pantry and work with what I had and the result was mighty tasty, I must say. This chili has a unique flavor … Spicy Fall Veggie Chili with Jalapeño Fontina Croutons
As Fall approaches quickly, I always start to crave hearty comfort dishes like warm sandwiches, soups and stews. This week I was at the grocery store and I picked up these huge portobello mushrooms that I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with. These are often used to replace hamburgers, so I … Open Faced Portobello Patty Melts
I have lots of favorite comfort foods, but cheesecake is definitely one of my favorites. This week while I was recipe testing I decided to think outside the box and create a cheesecake that would be acceptable for dinner instead of dessert AND also be healthy. It posed quite a challenge but it was exciting … Zucchini Corn Cheesecake with Pan Roasted Tomatoes
When the weather is this hot, you know its grill time! I’ve always been a huge fan of lemon pepper chicken but I decided to create my own version using lemon zest, ground pepper and kosher salt. So yummy and fresh. I finished the chicken with an extra splash of lemon juice as well. I … Lemon Pepper Chicken
You can’t help but be in awe of all the bounty that nature provides this time of year. Roaming the farmer’s market last weekend I was taken back by all the beautiful colors. I especially loved the huge variety of beets and tomatoes. … Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Golden Tomato Sauce
Last week I went to visit one of our local fish stores to pick up some quality seafood. I’ve always been a huge fan of everything from the sea, but especially salmon. It’s super delicious but also supplies a huge number of health benefits including eye, skin/hair and cardiovascular health as well as cancer prevention. … Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon
Honestly, who doesn’t love a good balsamic? My absolute favorite is the 18 year aged balsamic that my boyfriend and I bought when we were visiting Holland, MI last year. The oil and vinegar shop there was my absoute heaven. SO many flavors to choose from! I decided to take the vinegar (although completely wonderful … Bow Tie Pasta with Balsamic Cream Sauce
I’m crazy about sauces. It’s the perfect tool to bring a dish together. I always choose a fish or shrimp taco if it’s on the menu and it’s normally topped with some sort of spicy mayo. I was at the Asian market the other day and bought some mae ploy sauce and decided to play … Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Chili Aioli
Summer is here! I love roaming the produce section at the grocery store this time of year because everything is at the peak of freshness. With that said, with all the ingredients available it’s fun to play around with different flavors. I especially love combining sweet and salty components because it’s a perfect balance. Pizzas … Roasted Grape, Fennel and Blue Cheese Flatbread
