Kale is all the rage right now. However, as a dietitian, I’ve known for quite some time that this leafy green rocks! It works well in so many dishes – soups, smoothies, stir fries, frittatas, pastas…you name it. This dish is one of my favorite vegetarian meals and it’s so full of flavor, any meat … Kale and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Crispy, crunchy and gooey. THAT is French bread pizza. This is one of the easiest meals to make and there are so many different ways to top it. Simple cheese and pepperoni is great, but I decided to step it up a notch and create one a little more “gourmet”. Basil pesto adds flavor to … French Bread Pizza with Italian Sausage, Pesto and Tomatoes
Josh and I ate at a restaurant back in Holland (Michigan, not the country – we’re not that cool) over Christmas break that served all kinds of international dishes. The Hungarian beef goulash on the menu caught our eye (and the pickled beets…my absolute favorite) and it was delicious. The caraway seed and smoky paprika … Hungarian Beef Goulash
Sundays are my favorite day of the week. I have time to catch up on life and cook a hearty, home cooked meal. Today I decided to tackle the Gazette KCRG Cook Club recipe of the month which featured the braising cooking method. Braising is a combo cooking method using both moist and dry heat. … Clementine and Coconut Braised Chicken
February is heart health month! According to the American Heart Association, close to 80 million Americans are affected by some type of heart disease. A healthy and balanced diet needs to include good fats in order to nourish your brain, heart and cells. But how much is too much (or too little)? In an average … Salmon Burgers with Lemon Aioli and Red Cabbage Slaw
I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for so long and with the gluten-free craze in full swing, this is a great substitute to standard pizza crust. Yes, it doesn’t taste exactly like normal crust, but it has a really good flavor and I didn’t feel weighed down after eating it. I topped the pizza … Supreme Pizza with Cauliflower Crust
Today I was feeling a little adventurous and was ready to experiment with some new flavors. Ever since Josh and I traveled to Mexico a few years back I’ve always wanted to try making my own homemade mole sauce. But, because I don’t have a huge pantry or the resources to get all the authentic … Chicken Mole Enchiladas
So many customers I talk to say they simply just don’t have the time to make healthy meals during the week. I can sympathize with them – when you get home from a long day the last thing you want to do is make a meal that will take hours. Baked salmon is one of … Mustard and Herb Crusted Salmon with Rainbow Kale
My slow cooker has gotten some love lately…one could say I’m a bit obsessed. But who can blame me? The smell in my house as I walked in tonight from work was heavenly – the combination of Italian spices, fresh rosemary and tomatoes. Mmmmmm. The Gazette and KCRG (our local news station) have started a … Turkey Ragu with Spaghetti Squash
Because my life is normally pretty fast-paced, I enjoy the days where I can come home to something slow-cooked. The flavor profile of meats (particularly beef and pork) that have been cooked this way always seem to have better flavor and texture. Beef brisket is a leaner cut of beef so it needs to braise … Beef Brisket Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema
