This recipe combines two of my favorite ingredients: sweet potato and chickpeas. They both work together so nicely in this burger recipe – the sweet potato provides sweetness and creaminess and the beans provide texture and protein. I enjoy mine topped with avocado and fresh citrus, but feel free to top them with any of … Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers
I feel like fresh dill is sometimes overlooked at the grocery store, but it adds incredible flavor to marinades and sauces. I have made a variety of chicken salads and this one is definitely now one of my favorites! You can serve this chicken salad on bread or with crackers, but I like serving it … Dill Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
During the week I love to have some grab-and-go options in my fridge for breakfast and lunch. This frittata is perfectly balanced – you get carbs from the veggies, protein from the cottage cheese and eggs and fat from the pesto and cheese. This make-ahead meal is great served hot or cold. To reheat, simply … Cottage Cheese and Roasted Veggie Frittata
I’m a huge fan of shrimp and grits, and with a New Orleans trip right around the corner, I can’t wait to try all the comfort food down there. At a recent trip to Costco, I discovered these quick-cooking steel cut oats and I was intrigued. Normally steel cut oats take so long to cook … Garlic Shrimp and Sausage with Cheddar Oats
Winter weather normally means lots of soups and stews, but sometimes I just crave a big, crisp salad. This salad has a wonderful blend of flavors and textures. I especially love the edamame and feta, which add the perfect blend of sweet and salty. If you are packing this salad for lunch, I suggest leaving … Chopped Romaine Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette
Josh and I recently took a food tour in Cozumel, Mexico and it was so fun to try some real Mexican food. We tried cactus quesadillas, this soup, pulled pork (cooked in banana leaves), grouper ceviche and whole fried lion fish. This soup stood out because it was so full of flavor and unlike any … Sopa de Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)
I recently had the most delicious granola on our cruise ship and I came back determined to try to make my own version. This granola has less oats and more nuts, which I love because it provides more protein and a wonderful toasty flavor. The plain yogurt provides an even more protein and the berries … Cinnamon and Mixed Nut Granola with Yogurt and Berries
I love crab cakes as an appetizer, but adding them to a BLT adds a whole other level of flavor. The sweet crab combines perfectly with the salty bacon and the chipotle mayo (which is one of my favorite condiments to make) provides a wonderful spicy kick. Serve this meal with a leafy green salad … Crab Cake BLTs with Chipotle Lime Mayo
My clients LOVE energy bites and for good reason – they are the perfect grab-and-go snack and there are so many different flavor combinations to choose from. The coconut and walnuts in these bites add a good amount of healthy fat and the dates add fiber to help keep you full. I also like having … Toasted Coconut and Walnut Energy Bites
My veggie love continues this week with this amazing pasta dish (half of the veggies are hidden in the pesto!). The crispy chicken sausage adds a good dose of lean protein and amazing flavor, but if you want to keep this dish vegetarian, simply omit it or swap in some white beans or chickpeas. 1. … Chicken Sausage Pesto Pasta with Roasted Italian Veggies
