There are few people I have met that don’t love guacamole. It’s a common menu item at dinner parties I cook for and I love playing around with the different add-ins (for example, mango and pineapple). Adding apple provides a great crunch and tart sweetness, which balances nicely with the spicy jalapeno. Serve this as … Green Apple Guacamole
Nachos are one of my favorite comfort foods. Traditionally I use blue corn or regular corn chips as the base, but to reduce the sodium and up the nutritional value, I decided to use sweet potatoes. The result is the perfect blend of sweet and salty. If you want to add a good kick, add … Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Nachos
Chia seed pudding is a great go-to breakfast because you can make it at the beginning of the week and enjoy it straight out of the fridge all week long. This pudding is full of healthy fats and fiber, so it won’t spike your blood sugar and it will help to keep you full and … Cherry Vanilla Macadamia Nut Chia Seed Pudding
We absolutely love salty foods in our household. In fact, I think Josh stocks up on olives at least once a week. So when we went grocery shopping this week he was super intrigued when I put anchovies in the cart. If you haven’t heard of bagna cauda before, it translates in Italian to “hot … Crispy Parmesan Potato Skins with Bagna Cauda
Whenever I’m on any sort of tropical vacation, I look forward to finding plantains on the menu. And while they are readily available at our grocery stores, I often forget to use them (which is sad because they are so tasty!). Plantains look like bananas but they are almost always cooked before they are eaten. … Fried Plantains with Chipotle Pineapple Guacamole Dip
Whenever I see warm goat cheese on a menu, I can never resist. It’s so incredibly tasty and pairs perfectly with wine (my favorite is sparkling). I went with baguette bread toasted in olive oil for my dippers, but this dish can easily be made gluten-free by swapping out seedy gluten-free crackers and veggies for … Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Fig Jam and Balsamic Onions
I recently traveled to Vegas and my friend and I had the best time trying out some new restaurants. One of the restaurants had a delicious crispy tofu appetizer that I just knew I had to try to duplicate. This recipe is a great appetizer for parties (simply give each guest a pair of chopsticks … Crispy Tofu with Spiced Korean Glaze
Rutabagas are often overlooked in the produce section, probably because they are so big and people are unsure what to do with them. I happen to love them roasted or mashed, they just need some flavor added to them (in this case, chili powder and garlic). I also like the fact that one cup only … Chili-Garlic Rutabaga Fries with Spicy Mayo
Growing up in West Virginia, these pepperoni rolls were a staple. My neighbor taught me how to make them when I was in elementary school when she would have my sister and I over to her house for cooking lessons. You could also find these on the school lunch menu and any softball games at … Pepperoni Rolls
This time of year, if you grow a garden or you’re part of community supported agriculture (CSA), you have a lot of zucchini or summer squash on your hands. While it’s tasty sautéed with some butter and garlic, I like adding it to baked goods and meatloaf for added moisture. These mini meatloaves are great … Mini Zucchini Turkey Meatloaves
