I’m always looking for fun ways to jazz up my brunch menus. You can make scrambled eggs so many ways, but I like to keep them relatively simple by adding a splash of cream (this makes all the difference) and fresh herbs. The olive oil toast in this recipe adds the perfect crisp bite to … Olive Oil Toasts with Herbed Scrambled Eggs and Burrata
These chicken burgers have so much flavor! Ground chicken by itself can be a bit bland, so I added lots of yummy spices and feta to jazz it up. Radishes aren’t typically added to tzatziki sauce, but I really like the color, crunch and slightly spiciness they provide. I suggest serving these burgers with lettuce … Chicken Feta Burgers with Radish and Cucumber Tzatziki
I love lemon desserts – cakes, pies, bars, you name it. There’s something about the sweet and sour aspect of them that I adore, and when lemon zest is added, it always adds an extra layer of brightness. This cake is super simple and comes together quickly if you need a last minute dessert. I … Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Strawberries
Asparagus season is almost upon us! I love it prepared all kinds of ways – steamed, roasted, grilled, pickled – but it also pairs nicely with pie dough. This galette is super simple, but looks fancy, making it a great addition to your next brunch or lunch. Pair this with a simple green salad or … Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Galette
Moussaka is an eggplant or potato-based dish, often including ground meat, popular in the Mediterranean regions. I love it’s unique flavor! I decided to add extra veggies and use ground turkey instead of lamb to really bulk up the nutrition value. This is definitely a meal on it’s own, but it would be great with … Turkey and Veggie Moussaka
A while back, I bought some beans from Shady Side Farm at our local farmer’s market (https://shadysidefarm.com/). They have such a wonderful variety of beans and even though I use canned beans often for the convenience, fresh beans just taste better! If you have a pressure cooker, they cook up in under an hour and … Instant Pot Beefy Bean Chili
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
