August is the perfect month to enjoy summer produce. The farmer’s market is bustling with sweet corn, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, you name it. I have fond memories of spending time with my grandma in the summertime and stopping at farm stands to get sweet corn to enjoy with our dinner. Sweet corn is great in … Sweet Corn and Cheese Enchiladas
We have gotten to that time of the year where cold dishes are so satisfying (and it keeps us from having to turn on the oven). I’m sure a lot of you have a good variety of herbs growing in your garden and this is the perfect way to enjoy those. Fresh dill is often … Herbed Chickpea Salad
This stew reheats beautifully, making it a perfect meal prep item to add to your list of meals for the week. The tomatoes and peppers add freshness and the Cajun seasoning, cumin and paprika provide a wonderful smoky and spicy combo of flavors. Serve this with brown rice, quinoa or couscous. Heat 1 tablespoon of … Cajun Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew
Picnic season is right around the corner and I like to have some great go-to salads that hold up well in a cooler. This salad is so delicious and colorful and can easily accommodate a lot of different diets since it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. If you want to add cheese, I would recommend … Rainbow Quinoa Salad
Fried rice is one of my favorite take-out foods. It’s affordable and always reheats well for lunch or dinner the next day. Making your own at home is pretty simple to do, and I also enjoy the fact that you can then control the amount of sodium by making your own sauce. This rice has … Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice
There’s a number of restaurants I loved going to growing up. I sadly don’t live anywhere close to Charleston anymore and a lot of those restaurants are now closed so I was thankful that my Mom had this recipe in her recipe box. This restaurant served cabbage soup and hush puppies as a starter for … Cabbage Soup
Mornings are better with pancakes! I love having some ready in the fridge for a quick and delicious breakfast. These pancakes are full of protein thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs, so you can feel full and satisfied until lunchtime. The banana adds just the right amount of sweetness and also provides a good … Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes
Having breakfast ready to go in the morning is a real game changer. I often make these types of dishes for my clients because they reheat well and are a good combination of carbs, protein and fat to keep them full throughout the morning. I used pork breakfast sausage in this recipe, but you can … Sweet Potato and Carrot Breakfast Hash with Chimichurri
I have fond memories of eating beef stroganoff growing up, but it often wasn’t made from scratch. This recipe is super simple, requires one pan and tastes like it’s been stewing all day long. Unlike my husband, I have always been more of a “meat on the side” type, meaning that I love having more … Mushroom Lover’s Beef Stroganoff
Typically I get two different types of clients – ones that love fish or ones that say it’s too fishy. For those “too fishy” people, I always challenge them to try halibut. It’s incredibly mild and has a wonderful meaty texture. Like most fish, it pairs really nicely with citrus. Poaching it in olive oil … Olive Oil Poached Halibut with Cherry Tomatoes & Olives
