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
Lunch is normally the most difficult meal for me to plan, yet I know it’s just as important to have a balanced meal in the middle of the day to keep me full throughout the afternoon. Salads like this one are a great option! This one in particular is full of fiber and protein (and … Blueberry Feta Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
In our household, we are all about having healthy snacks around in case a sweet or salty craving hits. Normally on Sundays I will prep a bunch of fresh-cut fruit and veggies, energy bites and some sort of dip to go with the veggies. In this case, I had some feta and goat cheese in … Garlicky Goat Cheese, Feta and Shallot Dip
Who doesn’t love fall? The leaves are changing, the weather is tolerable (just ask any chef who has spent the entire summer cooking in hot kitchens) and the pumpkins and squash are plentiful. This soup is a labor of love, but nothing beats fresh pumpkin. And this recipe makes a large amount, so you can … Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Soup
