Lately I’ve been trying to challenge myself to cook dinners that are 15 dollars or less to convince my clients that cooking healthy food on a budget is totally do-able. This meal is not only inexpensive, but it packs so much nutritional value. And while zucchini isn’t everyone’s favorite veggie because it has a tendency … Parmesan Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
One of my favorite things about spring and summer is having the opportunity to buy fresh, local produce at the farmers market. The taste is so different than anything you’ll find at the grocery store. Because of that, you can cook simply and the fresh ingredients bring all the flavor. Case in point – these … Salmon with Pan-Roasted Tomatoes and Pinenut Gremolata
There aren’t many dishes more comforting than risotto. What I love about it is that the flavors are so versatile! I’ve made risotto with mushrooms, pumpkin, thai flavors, you name it. But in the spirit of spring, I decided to add peas and fresh lemon. The mixture of lemon and Parmesan is wonderful paired with … Lemony Parmesan and Pea Risotto
Good-for-you comfort food is exactly what I needed after a long day. These meatballs are packed with lean protein and fresh flavors and the sweet roasted red pepper sauce sends it over the top. This dish seems gourmet, but it’s on your table in about 20 minutes! 1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking … Italian Chicken Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
While I love a good turkey burger, sometimes they can be pretty dry because they’re lower in fat. An easy fix for that is adding moisture and flavor. In this case, I decided to go with an Asian theme and add sweet Hoisin sauce and fresh vegetables. The creamy yogurt and crunchy slaw topping round … Asian Turkey Sliders with Crunchy Slaw
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
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
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
When you’re trying to cook healthy, fresh meals, the pantry is often underutilized. I like to keep mine stocked with items like sundried tomatoes, hot peppers and olives that can jazz up a dish in no time. We recently joined Sam’s Club (yay paper products!) and I think I got a little too excited with … Spicy Tuna Spaghetti with Warm Gremolata Breadcrumbs
