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
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
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
After having a long discussion about heart-healthy fats with a client today, I was motivated to make a dinner that highlights two of my favorite foods: salmon and avocado. More famously paired together in a sushi roll, this wrap combines them with similar flavors like wasabi mayo. The homemade teriyaki sauce and array of fresh … Teriyaki Salmon and Avocado Wraps
Now that everyone has a health focus or goal for the new year, it’s my job to provide you with some healthy recipes! This stir-fry, for starters, does not disappoint, and it’s mostly veggies so it’s filling and satisfying. Brussels sprouts used to be my least favorite vegetable until I learned that roasting or pan-roasting … Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp and Crispy Brussel Sprout Stir-Fry
If I had to choose one ingredient that I absolutely love, it would be lemons. They work perfectly in salad dressings, marinades, sauces, desserts…the list goes on. This weekend I was fortunate enough to be asked to judge a BBQ competition and the mystery category was salmon (woo!). We were served a wide variety of … Cedar Plank Lemon Pepper Salmon with Dill Yogurt and Crispy Capers
Also known as “green garlic”, garlic scapes are the stalks of garlic plants. Too often farmers will throw these into the compost, but they’re completely edible and add wonderful flavor to butters, sauces and vinaigrettes. This garlic scape butter is so refreshing and works perfectly on seafood, steaks and toasted French bread. If you make … Pan-Seared Scallops with Garlic Scape Butter
After a long week of travel, today I was in need of a simple, fresh meal. Nothing screams summer like herb pesto. I decided to go non-traditional and add flat-leaf parsley (my favorite herb) and toasty pistachios (my favorite nut) to create one addictive sauce. This pesto is great for pasta, but would also work … Pistachio Parsley Pesto Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Tomatoes
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
I enjoy anything coconut, but coconut shrimp are one of my absolute favorite appetizers. The nutty, toasted outer coating paired with the flavor of sweet shrimp is a perfect combo. I decided to make this dish quite a bit healthier by baking the shrimp instead of frying. It doesn’t get quite as crispy, but pretty … Coconut Shrimp Salad with Orange and Avocado
