Indian cuisine is one of my absolute favorites because it’s chock-full of veggie and spices. This recipe is a twist on the traditional shepherd’s pie, but I honestly think I like this version better because of the smoky roasted sweet potato and cauliflower topping. The longer this dish sits, the better it gets, so any … Indian-Spiced Shepherd’s Pie with Roasted Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Puree
If the weather is above 40 degrees, it’s grill time in my opinion. Grilling is my favorite cooking method because it’s fast and adds a great smoky flavor. Speaking of flavor, these pork chops are a flavor BOMB. The sauce is a combo of sweet, salty and spicy and will have you licking your plate. … Chinese BBQ Grilled Pork Chops
While I’ve been enjoying hummus as a snack for some time now, I haven’t used it in many recipes. It’s a great compliment to chicken and helps to keep it super juicy. And the panko breading on top provides the perfect crunch. Served with this chickpea salad (or just leafy greens) it’s a dinner that’s … Hummus Crusted Chicken with Greek Chickpea Salad
Crab cakes are one of my favorite comfort foods, but they often can be pretty calorie-laden. Thanks to the good amount of veggies, this is a version you can feel good about eating (and it’s still just as tasty!). Whether served for lunch, dinner or an appetizer, these are great any time of year. And … (Veggie-Loaded) Crab Cakes with Dill Yogurt Sauce
I must admit that I rarely ever use my slow cooker, but lately I’m realizing how amazing it can be to use it during our busy work week. And nothing works better at getting tough cuts of meats super tender like this beef chuck roast. In the winter I enjoy adding a citrus note to … Crockpot Orange Beef with Toasted Coconut Farro
Sometimes it’s fun to eat “kid” food, but I like to make mine a bit more sophisticated and healthier when possible. My husband (aka my child) really likes fish sticks (the frozen kind) and I decided to convince him that it’s easy to make these from scratch. Instead of flaky whitefish, I used salmon because … Crunchy Salmon Fish Sticks with Spicy Apricot Mustard
I recently tried chicken tinga at a volunteer potluck and I was blown away by the amazing flavor. It’s smoky and spicy thanks to the chipotle peppers and also slightly sweet from the green chiles and tomatoes. It’s one of those dishes that gets better the longer it sits, so if you want to make … Simple Chicken Tinga Tostadas
After a couple weeks of what felt like a comfort food fest, my husband and I agreed that we definitely are ready to lighten up our meals a bit (without sacrificing flavor, of course). One of our favorite quick meals is pork tenderloin. It’s super lean and protein-packed, and, when rubbed with a variety of … Pan-Seared Pork and Peppers
If there is one food that Josh and I love snacking on it’s olives. For Christmas I got him a large jar of olive salad (we get each other some interesting stocking gifts…) and we love it on burgers so I decided to take the flavors up a level. The sweet and spicy sweet potato … Olive Burger and Sweet Potato Wraps
I love avocados and because they’re so nutritionally dense, it’s good to use them in lots of dishes, not just guacamole. For example, this week I taught a group of cooking class students how to make a sweet and spicy chocolate avocado pudding and even the picky eaters went back for seconds. In this recipe, … Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon with Crunchy Avocado Slaw
