Roasted Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. The nutty flavor and crisp texture of the sprouts is great on its own, but when tossed with this mustard vinaigrette, the flavor is over the top. The sweet apples and peanuts and the salty Parmigiano cheese that are added to the sprouts make this a … Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
If you plan on having a dinner party soon, this is a great side dish option. It’s not only beautiful, but the flavors are unique and simply satisfying. The sweet squash and grapes are irresistible when roasted and they pair wonderfully with the sage, Gorgonzola and toasty pinenuts. If you can’t find orecchiette pasta, substitute … Roasted Butternut Squash and Grape Orecchiette Pasta with Gorgonzola and Pinenuts
Zucchini and summer squash are abundant this time of year, leaving us to wonder what exactly to do with it all. While they sometimes get a bad reputation for being super watery and bland, cooking them this way makes them decadent. With a wonderful crunch from the breadcrumbs and just the right amount of salty, … Zucchini and Summer Squash Gratin
This lasagna is so fresh and decadent. While summer begins to wind down, it’s time to take full advantage of all the wonderful produce available at the store and farmer’s market. I decided to use corn, green beans, eggplant and zucchini, but you can add whatever veggies you like. The parsley pesto adds an extra … Summer Vegetable Lasagna with Parsley Walnut Pesto
When peaches are in season, I buy them in bulk! Not only do I love them for breakfast and snacking, but they are a wonderful addition to salads. I decided to make a version of the classic waldorf salad, but use golden raisins and peaches instead. This is a great dish to take to a … Peach Waldorf Salad
As you all know, it’s one of my goals in life to get everyone to enjoy vegetables. You know it’s a successful dinner when your meat-loving husband goes back for seconds and there isn’t an ounce of meat. However, this meal is still super packed with protein, fiber and flavor! The chipotle crema on top … Sweet Potato and White Bean Patties with Avocado Chipotle Crema
If you dealt with the Michigan winter like I did, you know how special these sunny days are. I stopped at the grocery store today after work and I saw a sign that read “Peaches: first of the season!”. They were juicy and ripe and I couldn’t resist turning them into something tasty! This salad … Massaged Kale Salad with Peaches, Blackberries and Toasty Pecans
There aren’t many dishes more comforting than risotto. What I love about it is that the flavors are so versatile! I’ve made risotto with mushrooms, pumpkin, thai flavors, you name it. But in the spirit of spring, I decided to add peas and fresh lemon. The mixture of lemon and Parmesan is wonderful paired with … Lemony Parmesan and Pea Risotto
Taking a trip to the farmers market at any point in the year is exciting for me, but winter is the season I believe you can be the most adventurous. This weekend, one vendor in particular had this huge, heated truck full of root vegetables and leafy greens that I couldn’t wait to try. Although … Roasted Winter Vegetables with Leafy Green Pesto
While I always try to do a good job of knowing what I’m eating, I became even more aware after reading an article about food additives. I did a little investigating at the grocery store this week and took note of foods to try making from scratch from now on (for example, spaghetti sauce has … Cream of Celery Soup with Garlic Cheddar Croutons
