I love a bowl of warm, cozy noodles when the weather starts to get chilly. This dish is great for a date night in, but it’s also simple enough to prepare for your family any night of the week. The lemony brightness of the sauce pairs beautifully with the sweet scallops and salty bacon. Serve … Creamy Spinach Linguine with Seared Scallops
As the holiday season approaches, I start to dream about what dishes to prepare and this will definitely be on one of my menus. Mushrooms always seem to be a love or hate type of food, but I encourage you to try these. The marsala wine adds a nice sweetness and the mushrooms pair nicely … Gruyere Risotto with Marsala Mushrooms
This curry dish is so incredibly flavorful and celebrates fall flavors. A full can of pumpkin puree is added to the sauce which provides a wonderful creaminess and helps to thicken it (and it adds a boatload of fiber and vitamin A!). The green curry paste I used is slightly spicy, so if you prefer … Tofu Green Curry with Sweet Potato and Spinach
I finally had time to organize my pantry and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of healthy grains, canned goods and spices I had. This quinoa bake is a combo of fresh veggies and pantry ingredients. You can totally use rice (instead of quinoa) and a different variety of beans depending on what you … Veggie Quinoa Taco Bake
These skewers are such a crowd pleaser! They can be served as an appetizer or entree (served with rice and veggies). They are gluten-free and dairy-free as well, making them a fun and flavorful option for those who have dietary restrictions. If you have any leftover chicken and peanut sauce, they are wonderful stuffed in … Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Canned pumpkin is one of my favorite pantry items. It not only adds wonderful flavor to these cookies, but it also provides fiber. I have these as a snack or a grab a couple for breakfast to help me stay full until lunchtime. If you want to make these vegan, simply swap in vegan chocolate … Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Squash season is among us and I love coming up with ways to use it besides simply mashed or roasted. The air fryer works beautifully in this recipe because it cooks the squash quickly and provides a nice caramelization on the outside of each fry. These make a great appetizer (paired with a chipotle aioli … Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Squash Fries
Soup season lasts a long time here in Michigan, so it’s nice to keep a wide variety of soup recipes at the ready for when those cold months start. Soups are one of my favorite meals to prepare because the leftovers are so good and it’s easy to add a ton of veggies. This dish … Meatball, Potato and Kale Soup
Making take-out type dishes at home is so much better in my opinion because you can control the amount of added fat and sugar. I’ve always been a big fan of lo mein – it’s super comforting and reheats well. This version is full of fiber thanks to the boatload of mushrooms and green cabbage. … Chicken and Mushroom Lo Mein
Fall is officially here! I love seeing a wide variety of apples and squash at the market and it always get my mind spinning, trying to think of new ways to use them. While often used in sweet recipes, the sweet/tart flavor of an apple blends really well with sharp cheeses (like cheddar). This is … White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Onion and Apple
