Yearly Archives: 2017

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

 You give me any food that’s sweet and salty and I’m in. This pork tenderloin has tangy mustard, a sweet and spicy rub and salty bacon wrapped around it to seal in all the juices, leaving the flavor perfectly balanced. Serve this with a leafy green salad, mashed sweet potatoes or oven-roasted green beans. For Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Hot Chicken Salad

 I remember eating a lot of casserole-like meals growing up since my mom had to feed 3 growing girls and a husband who loves to eat. I was digging through some old family recipes and found this gem. This dish is warm, cozy and the leftovers are even better. Serve this as-is or with a Hot Chicken Salad

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie

I’ve always loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter (who doesn’t, really?). This dessert is great for dinner parties and upcoming holiday events where some of your guests may want to have a gluten free and/or dairy free dessert option. And my guess is they won’t even know it’s vegan! The creamy texture and Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Mushroom Swiss Lentil Burgers

 While veggie burgers can be a little more work to make than traditional burgers, their flavor  and nutritional benefits make it all worth it. These are great to make at the beginning of the week and enjoy for lunch since the fiber will help to keep you full throughout the day. If you’re watching your Mushroom Swiss Lentil Burgers

Rosemary Ginger Cranberry Sauce

 With Thanksgiving right around the corner (woo!), it’s time to start planning my menu. I always enjoy keeping some things the same (you can’t mess with buttery mashed potatoes), but it’s nice to add a creative spin to favorites like cranberry sauce. Fresh cranberries are only available for a short time each year, so I Rosemary Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Blondies

This weekend at the farmers market I saw cranberries and got super excited because that’s when you know it’s almost the holiday season. While using these to make cranberry sauce is always awesome, these berries are also delicious to use in baked goods (like cakes, cookies and scones) to add a burst of tart flavor Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Blondies

Pumpkin Chicken Tikka Masala

It’s amazing what richness and delicious flavor pumpkin puree can add to savory dishes (and it adds a healthy dose of vitamins and fiber as well). I’m a huge fan of Indian food, and chicken tikka masala is always a dish I go for. I love the variety of spices and creamy texture. If you Pumpkin Chicken Tikka Masala