I love following food trends and I recently read about Chili Crisp which is a spicy oil-based condiment most commonly used in Chinese cuisine, made by infusing oil with dried red chiles, fried garlic, shallots and ginger. Combining it with cream cheese, salty feta and sweet honey helps to balance all the flavors to create the … Chili Crisp Feta Dip
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
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
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
My mom recently brought us a huge bag of freshly picked beets and I couldn’t wait to eat them up! Beets have always been one of my favorite veggies – roasted or pickled, they are not only delicious but also very nutritious. In this dish, the sweetness of the beets pairs perfectly with the creamy … Roasted Beets and Burrata with Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spring is here! Slowly but surely we will be getting some warmer days. In anticipation for the Easter holiday I thought it would be fun to share one of my favorite deviled egg recipes. Josh and I are huge deviled egg fans – I eat them for breakfast with toast or for a snack with … Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
These chicken meatballs are the perfect meal prep item to enjoy throughout the week. They are made with almond flour, making them naturally gluten-free. The orange sauce (made with fresh orange zest and juice) is the perfect balance of sweet and salty (and slightly spicy). Serve this with cauliflower rice, brown rice or quinoa. Preheat … Orange Chicken Meatballs
Lately I have had a lot more requests for plant-based meals which I’m happy to accommodate. When I first started working as a chef I was developing recipes for a vegan/vegetarian meal prep company so I’m used to getting creative with veggies. These cauliflower steaks are hearty and filling and simply beautiful. I seasoned mine … Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Arugula Salad
With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your holiday menu. To me, the holidays are all about the appetizers (especially dips). This olive tapenade is so simple to make and can be made a few days ahead of time. I recommend serving this with crostini or buttery crackers. If you would … Olive, Sundried Tomato and Walnut Tapenade
Fall is my favorite season. The weather is beautiful, the leaves are changing and the farmers markets are full of delicious squash varieties. Butternut squash works well in a lot of dishes, including this ravioli. The combination of squash, ricotta and lemon works perfectly with the brown butter, Parmesan and crispy sage. This meal is … Roasted Butternut Squash and Ricotta Ravioli
