I could eat this salad any time of day. The flavors of the peppery arugula, sweet sundried tomatoes and salty pancetta compliment one another perfectly. And the creamy hard boiled egg and crunchy roasted potatoes add great texture. Serve this with crusty bread and butter and a glass of crisp, cold white wine. Cheers! 1. … Arugula and Roasted Potato Salad with Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette
With school back in session, it’s good to plan meals that are easy to pack as leftovers the next day. This noodle salad is so fresh and flavorful and is great served hot or cold. If you have some picky eaters, you can definitely leave off the tofu or swap in diced chicken. Serve this … (Peanut-Free) Thai Noodle Salad with Baked Tofu
I stopped by a farmers market this past weekend and picked up some early season apples. Nothing beats the taste of freshly picked apples from a local farm! This dish celebrates those flavors by combining them with pork tenderloin and buttery, flaky phyllo dough. This dish is so simple to make, yet tastes elegant. 1. … Pork Tenderloin in Phyllo with Sautéed Apples
This cool, crisp wedge salad is the perfect summer lunch or dinner. If you’re a fan of blue cheese like I am, you will love this homemade chunky blue cheese dressing. It pairs wonderfully with the sweet cherry tomatoes and salty bacon. The warm breadcrumbs on top add great crunch and nuttiness. I recommend pairing … Blue Cheese Wedge Salad with Toasty Breadcrumbs
It’s cherry season and that means it’s time to scoop some up from the farmers market and grocery store while they are at their sweetest. Adding them to burgers adds great flavor and helps to keep the burgers nice and juicy. The goat cheese and basil pesto helps to compliment the burger by adding another … Cherry Burgers with Goat Cheese Pesto
We have officially entered picnic and camping season and most of the time that means some planning ahead in order to make sure everyone has a variety of fun food to try. In recent years, it seems there are at least 1 or 2 people who need some gluten-free items on the menu. While I … Grain-Free Tuna Artichoke Pasta Salad
Leafy greens are in season and it’s a great time to stock-up. Adding greens like Swiss chard to warm pastas and soups is good way to use a large amount at once since they break down quickly. This pasta is a great balance of salty and sweet, thanks to the beautiful blistered cherry tomatoes. I … Swiss Chard and Sausage Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes
Skirt steak is a great weeknight meal item because it soaks up marinades and cooks quickly on the grill. I was feeling tropical and will really come up with any excuse to eat coconut rice (yummmm). The combination of sweet, creamy rice and spicy steak is delish. Now all you need to add is a … Hawaiian Skirt Steak with Pineapple Coconut Rice
I love being outside and grilling when the weather gets warmer. I find grilling to be the quickest (and one of the healthiest) ways to get dinner on the table fast. For this recipe, I recommend marinating the chicken the night before to really get the citrus flavor to soak in. Serve this with a … Lemon-Thyme Grilled Chicken with Apple, Bacon and Celery Slaw
Who says lasagna can’t be good without meat? I’m here to prove it definitely can taste fabulous. This lasagna is chock-full of nutty roasted broccoli, creamy goat cheese and lemony pesto. It’s super rich, so I recommend pairing this with a simple green salad for balance. And this dish is actually even better leftover, so … Roasted Broccoli, Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Lasagna
