Dinner

BBQ Tofu and Veggie Rice Bowls

This meal is just one of many examples of how plant-based meals can be absolutely delicious and filling. The flavors of the BBQ tofu, spiced roasted veggies, creamy black beans, hearty brown rice and fresh lime meld perfectly together. You can make this recipe using a variety of vegetables or beans (use what you have BBQ Tofu and Veggie Rice Bowls

Steak Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Every week we try to have at least one big salad with lots of veggies and lean protein. This salad is chock-full of freshness and flavor – sweet tomatoes, buttery avocado, salty feta and juicy steak. The dressing doubles as a great dip for veggies if you have a little extra leftover. 2. Melt butter Steak Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing

Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Apples

Cozy season is upon us which means I’ve started to brainstorm all kinds of ways to use delicious locally-grown apples. Whether you’re using them in sweet recipes (like my apple cake) or savory ones like this, apple season is great time to get outside and enjoy all of the bounty that local farms have to Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Apples

Creamy Gorgonzola and Pear Pizza

Fall is right around the corner and I’m starting to brainstorm all the fun ways I can use fall produce. Locally-grown pears become available in late August in west Michigan so I was excited to scoop some up earlier this week. This pizza has a layer of blended cottage cheese which provides creaminess and a Creamy Gorgonzola and Pear Pizza

Firecracker Salmon

Salmon is one of my favorite proteins – it cooks quickly, has meaty texture and is very nutrient dense. The marinade on this fish has a great balance of sweet, spicy and salty. I served mine with orzo but this would also be great with mashed potatoes, quinoa or a leafy green salad. 3. Place Firecracker Salmon

Crispy Parmesan Dill Tuna Patties

Canned tuna is one of my favorite foods to keep on-hand in our pantry. It’s chock-full of protein (around 28 grams in 4 ounces!) and very affordable. These patties can be served in a variety of ways, but I recommend serving them with roasted veggies, pasta or salad. You could also put them on buns Crispy Parmesan Dill Tuna Patties

Carrot Top Pesto Penne with Peas

Carrot tops are super flavorful, but they often get tossed. I use them the same way you would use parsley – simply strip the leaves from the stems and add them to soups, salads, or herb-y sauces like pesto or chimichurri. For this pesto recipe, I combined the carrot tops with fresh basil, parsley, toasted Carrot Top Pesto Penne with Peas