My husband and I recently had a burrata cheese appetizer at one of the restaurants here in town and were immediately obsessed. Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. It has a soft, delicate texture, making it a perfect pairing for crispy bread. The peppery arugula pesto and sweet tomatoes also … Burrata and Arugula Pesto Grilled Cheese
In preparation for the delicious summer veggies that are to come, I couldn’t help myself from making a recipe that highlights them. This pasta is the perfect summer lunch or side dish for grilled chicken or fish at dinner. The pappardelle (egg pasta) soaks up all the juices from the roasted veggies and the goat … Pappardelle Pasta with Roasted Summer Vegetables and Goat Cheese
With a background in vegan and vegetarian cooking, sometimes I find myself craving a meatless meal (and why not when it’s this delicious?). Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable – people are using it to substitute rice, to make pizza crust and bread and to substitute potatoes for a lower carb mash. I love … Pesto Cauliflower Steaks with Smoky Romesco Sauce
As summer approaches, I start to plan my garden and two of my favorite things to grow are tomatoes and basil. Obviously these items are available year round, but there’s something about picking them fresh out in the hot sun that makes the flavor so much better. This recipe celebrates those flavors – basil and … Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Cherry Tomato Sauce
If your family is anything like mine was growing up, this time of year you end up with a lot of hard boiled eggs in the fridge. Or, if you don’t have kids and aren’t dying eggs, you’re trying to figure out some fun appetizers to serve at your Easter brunch or dinner. Look no … Deviled Eggs with Green Olive Tapenade and Crispy Capers
With all that life throws at us, mid-week meals can be difficult to plan. Pasta is always a good go-to for quick and simple meal ideas. While I don’t eat a huge amount of pasta, I like mixing it with nutrient dense foods to create a balanced meal. This meal, for example, is so flavorful … Orecchiette Pasta with Caramelized Mushrooms, Wilted Arugula and Sundried Tomatoes
Spring is here! Is anyone else just sitting in the sun spot in their living room soaking up the rays of sunshine? (Nope? Just me? I blame the fact that I live with dogs.) Anyways, spring means that some of my favorite veggies (like asparagus) are super cheap and tasty right now. Roasting the veggies … Roasted Spring Vegetable Gnocchi with Lemony Basil Oil
Growing up, beets were one of my favorite foods (I was destined to be a dietitian, right?). My grandpa would grow them in his garden and serve them pickled – so fresh and delicious! Every time my mom makes them for me I’m immediately taken back to my childhood. The beet/black bean combo of these … Beet and Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Aioli and Avocado
Growing up, Brussels sprouts were not my favorite (at all). However, once I started working for a vegetarian catering company after culinary school, I figured out lots of different ways to make veggies delicious. The simplest way, in my opinion, is roasting them. Brussels sprouts in particular get super crispy and nutty when roasted at … Roasted Brussels Sprout and Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Balsamic Dressing
A weekly fridge clean-up helps me keep things organized and fresh. By the end of the week I normally have a variety of veggies leftover, so I like to roast them all up with some garlic and balsamic or turn them into a soup. This soup is so comforting and it gets better the longer … Hearty Vegetable and Lentil Soup
