As Fall approaches quickly, I always start to crave hearty comfort dishes like warm sandwiches, soups and stews. This week I was at the grocery store and I picked up these huge portobello mushrooms that I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with. These are often used to replace hamburgers, so I … Open Faced Portobello Patty Melts
I have lots of favorite comfort foods, but cheesecake is definitely one of my favorites. This week while I was recipe testing I decided to think outside the box and create a cheesecake that would be acceptable for dinner instead of dessert AND also be healthy. It posed quite a challenge but it was exciting … Zucchini Corn Cheesecake with Pan Roasted Tomatoes
When the weather is this hot, you know its grill time! I’ve always been a huge fan of lemon pepper chicken but I decided to create my own version using lemon zest, ground pepper and kosher salt. So yummy and fresh. I finished the chicken with an extra splash of lemon juice as well. I … Lemon Pepper Chicken
You can’t help but be in awe of all the bounty that nature provides this time of year. Roaming the farmer’s market last weekend I was taken back by all the beautiful colors. I especially loved the huge variety of beets and tomatoes. … Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Golden Tomato Sauce
Last week I went to visit one of our local fish stores to pick up some quality seafood. I’ve always been a huge fan of everything from the sea, but especially salmon. It’s super delicious but also supplies a huge number of health benefits including eye, skin/hair and cardiovascular health as well as cancer prevention. … Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon
Honestly, who doesn’t love a good balsamic? My absolute favorite is the 18 year aged balsamic that my boyfriend and I bought when we were visiting Holland, MI last year. The oil and vinegar shop there was my absoute heaven. SO many flavors to choose from! I decided to take the vinegar (although completely wonderful … Bow Tie Pasta with Balsamic Cream Sauce
I’m crazy about sauces. It’s the perfect tool to bring a dish together. I always choose a fish or shrimp taco if it’s on the menu and it’s normally topped with some sort of spicy mayo. I was at the Asian market the other day and bought some mae ploy sauce and decided to play … Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Chili Aioli
