Vegetarian

Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberries are abundant at our local grocery stores right now and I love to use them for smoothies in the morning. This particular smoothie recipe is high in protein thanks to the cottage cheese and nut butter, making it a perfect breakfast to start your day. This smoothie is a combination of strawberry, banana and Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

Fiery Sheet Pan Tofu Burrito Bowls

If you’re craving bold flavors with minimal effort, this recipe is the perfect solution! Spicy, crispy tofu is roasted alongside vibrant veggies, all on one pan for easy cleanup. Tossed in smoky spices and paired with fluffy rice, creamy avocado, cheese and sour cream, this tofu dish is a satisfying meal that’s packed with protein Fiery Sheet Pan Tofu Burrito Bowls

Pepper Jack Pimento Cheese

‘Tis officially the season for get-togethers and comfort food. Pimento cheese is one of my favorite simple appetizers to prepare around the holidays. This slightly spicy version is fantastic served as a dip with veggies, crackers or pretzels; it can also be used as a sandwich spread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in Pepper Jack Pimento Cheese

Gruyere Mushroom Mac and Cheese

I’ve always been a mushroom lover and this dish has them front and center. The buttery mushrooms are delicious paired with nutty gruyere, white cheddar and Parmesan. The rotini noodles soak up the sauce, making each bite extra cheesy. Serve this with a green salad or steamed veggies for a yummy weeknight meal. 2. Add Gruyere Mushroom Mac and Cheese

Miso Glazed Squash

Squash season is upon us and I love cooking with it in a variety of ways – steamed, roasted, pureed…all delicious. This miso marinade is so flavorful – it’s salty/sweet flavor melds perfectly with the sweet squash. This recipe could be made with other varieties of squash as well (such as acorn, kabocha or delicata). Miso Glazed Squash

Fall Salad with Maple Glazed Pecans

This salad is bursting with delicious fall flavors – the white balsamic dressing compliments the toasty maple pecans and nutty goat cheese perfectly. The pear, pomegranate and cherries add wonderful freshness and sweetness. Serve this salad on its own or pair with salmon or chicken for a beautiful and healthy fall meal. 2. Place pecan Fall Salad with Maple Glazed Pecans

Pumpkin Pasta

Pumpkin season has just kicked off and I’m all in! The flavors of this pasta are pure fall – creamy pumpkin, a little nutmeg and fresh sage from the garden. Serve this with a leafy green salad and enjoy! 2. Meanwhile, add olive oil to a large skillet and warm over medium heat. Add garlic Pumpkin Pasta

Baked Apples

Ahh, late summer – apples and squash are starting to be in season and I’m so ready to enjoy the harvest. We recently went apple picking at a local orchard and I couldn’t wait to enjoy all the varieties. For this recipe I used honeycrisp apples, but golden delicious or gala would work perfectly as Baked Apples