Spring means big, juicy strawberries. I love using them in sweet and savory dishes. It’s well known that they are a perfect match for basil and this chimichurri is no exception. While I normally make a traditional chimichurri with just parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, oil and crushed red pepper, I decided to add strawberries, … Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Strawberry-Basil Chimichurri
Stir-fry is one of my favorite go-to meals. It’s provides a good mix of protein and vegetables and leaves you feeling satisfied. I also like the fact that it can be made so many different ways to satisfy all tastes. Back when Josh and I lived in Chicago we lived down the street from this … Spicy Turkey and Basil Stir-Fry
A few days ago, I received a bundle of fresh asparagus from the farmer at Morgan Creek. The perfectly green spears were deserving of a gourmet meal. This beef roulade (which simply means “to roll” in French – I like to sound fancy) looks quite impressive, but it’s very simple to make. One of my … Beef and Asparagus Roulade with Warm Gremolata Breadcrumbs
This is what I like to call “lazy Sunday” food. It’s hearty and comforting, and on a dark, rainy day like this one, it definitely hit the spot. The meaty mushrooms and lemony ricotta pair perfectly with the fresh herb pesto (and a glass of white wine). If you want to make this dish for … Mushroom Ravioli with Spring Herb Pesto
I know it’s still April, but when I saw sweet corn for sale in the produce department that actually looked decent, I had to pick some up for my sweet corn salsa. Instead of having the salsa with tortilla chips, I decided to scoop it into a quesadilla with pepper jack cheese. And because I … Chicken Quesadillas with Fresh Corn Salsa and Chipotle Crema
Ever since I was really young, I’ve loved meatloaf. My mom’s was good, but it was also very greasy. Nowadays, I’m all about portion control (being a dietitian just makes you that way). That’s why baking the meatloaf in a muffin tin is the perfect way to know how much to eat. I used a … Mini BBQ Meatloaves
Lately I have had several customers ask me what a vegan eats. Quite simply, I tell them that it’s a plant-based diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. At my previous job I was helping to develop a lot of amazing vegan recipes, so from time-to-time I crave them again. This … Chipotle, Black Bean and Kale Burritos
The words “better-for-you” and “comfort food” don’t seem like two things that would go together but this dish will make you think otherwise. The spinach mixture is super creamy thanks to the small amount of tangy goat cheese and fat free cream cheese. The extra special “bite” comes from the sweet sundried tomatoes that become … Spinach and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken
It’s grilling season (kind of!). I knew that the second the temp reached 50 degrees that I would instantly roll out my Weber. One of my favorite desserts is grilled pineapple – it’s sweet and smoky flavor is irresistible. While great on it’s own, I figured this delicious fruit would also make a great pizza … Grilled Hawaiian Pizza
Stuffed peppers seem to be a very traditional dish, yet I’d actually never tried them until I made them today (And I’m so happy I did!). The original recipe calls for ground beef, tomatoes and rice but I figured I would amp up the flavors a bit with a load of veggies and some quinoa. … Veggie Lover’s Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
