Every time I go to a Japanese restaurant, I look to see if they have that yummy carrot-ginger salad dressing. It’s so good and after buying a big bag of carrots today at the farmers market, I was determined to try and make my own. The result wasn’t exactly the same, but very close and … Veggie Rice Noodle Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing
Although it’s still too chilly outside for my liking, seeing things begin to thaw makes me smile. While dreaming of warm weather, I started to think about my trip to Florida a few years back where my mom and I had the best Key Lime pie ever. I decided to combine those flavors with my … Coconut-Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Coulis
Now this is a warm hug in a bowl. A few of my friends were recently traveling in New Orleans and their posts got me in the mood for some southern cooking. I have shrimp quite often, but I hadn’t eaten grits since my trip to South Carolina years ago. The classic combo of shrimp … Chili Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Corn Grits
There’s something about this dish that I absolutely cannot resist. Maybe it’s the creaminess of the coconut milk or the nutty, toasty chickpeas or the spicy red curry paste – there are so many flavor/texture components going on here. I believe my favorite part of dinner tonight was seeing Josh get his third helping then … Toasty Chickpea and Veggie Coconut Curry
A few weeks ago, Josh and I went out to dinner at a Spanish tapas restaurant. I’m a fan of these restaurants because you get the chance to try so many different things! My favorite dish that we enjoyed that night was probably the most simple – fresh bread topped with manchego cheese, serrano ham … Proscuitto and Manchego Cheese Flautas with Fresh Tropical Salsa
Taking a trip to the farmers market at any point in the year is exciting for me, but winter is the season I believe you can be the most adventurous. This weekend, one vendor in particular had this huge, heated truck full of root vegetables and leafy greens that I couldn’t wait to try. Although … Roasted Winter Vegetables with Leafy Green Pesto
Oh, Valentine’s day. While I do enjoy celebrating with my husband, I think every day should be a celebration of love (cheesy, I know). With that said, I’ll take any excuse to make a chocolate treat, since we don’t often have sweets around the house. These brownies do not disappoint. The whipped cream adds a … Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies with Fresh Strawberry Whipped Cream
Squash comes in so many different varieties, but my go-to always seems to be butternut. It’s sweet flavor is taken to the next level when roasted. Combined with dark leafy greens and creamy lentils, this dish is one you can definitely say is good AND good for you (and tastes amazing). This is healthy comfort … Warm Spiced Lentils and Greens with Caramelized Squash
This is what you call a “fork and knife” burger. It’s got just the right amount of cheesy goodness to balance perfectly with the fresh tomato sauce and basil. This sauce, by the way, is my absolute favorite. It’s so simple, but adds such great flavor to the burger. It also works well over pasta … Mozzarella Stuffed Burgers with Fresh Tomato Sauce
While I always try to do a good job of knowing what I’m eating, I became even more aware after reading an article about food additives. I did a little investigating at the grocery store this week and took note of foods to try making from scratch from now on (for example, spaghetti sauce has … Cream of Celery Soup with Garlic Cheddar Croutons
