Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a gray, rainy day. From a young age, I remember by dad always loving French onion soup and we would always order it when we went out to eat. However, I never made it from scratch until I went to culinary school. It’s rich, flavorful broth becomes … French Onion Soup
After a slight break from the kitchen (for my marriage/honeymoon), I’m back! While the Dominican Republic had amazing food, by the 5th day of our vacation Josh and I were both saying how we wanted a home cooked meal. The dietitian pick of the month at work are canned tomatoes. While they might not seem … Fresh Marinara Sauce
Went apple picking today! Nothing beats being outside in the slightly cool, crisp air and tasting a variety of different apples straight from the tree. Instead of making apple crisp or applesauce I decided to think outside of the box and make a meatloaf! This dish is extremely comforting but also packs a big nutrition … Chicken Apple Meatloaf
With fall right around the corner, we soon reach a point where you have to get a little creative with seasonal ingredients. This week I wanted to cook with an ingredient that not many people know how to use (or would choose to use): fennel. When eaten raw, fennel bulbs have a licorice-like flavor. When … Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Olives
Recently, I went to Cedar Ridge winery for lunch and a wine tour. The food there is so comforting and fresh and they have a wide variety of fresh pizzas. One especially stood out – it had brussels sprouts! Those little cabbage-like nuggets were one of my least favorite vegetables growing up but once I … Roasted Brussel Sprout and Bacon Flatbread Pizza
Fall is slowly approaching! Although it doesn’t feel like it outside quite yet, I took it upon myself to get a jump start on testing dishes with fall flavors. Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorite veggies. It’s creamy and buttery texture is so comforting. Paired with kale and sundried tomatoes, this dish is … Barley Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
The summer heat is back in full force! When it’s this warm outside, I crave anything chilled. Gazpacho is one of those foods I don’t make that often, but is perfect this time of year. It’s so refreshing and takes literally 5 minutes to make. This soup is traditionally made only with tomatoes and fresh … Watermelon Gazpacho
Have you ever tried hatch chiles? Located right in the middle of the Rio Grande agricultural territory, Hatch, New Mexico declared itself to be the chile capital of the world. “Hatch Chiles” refer to the five or six main cultivated varieties of New Mexico chiles. Hatch chile’s peak season begins mid-to-late August, so right now is the … Hatch Chile Chili
Lunch is often the meal I struggle the most with – I’m always craving something satisfying that will keep me full throughout my busy afternoon. These 2 simple salads are easy to make the night before and are super flavorful. Using Greek yogurt for both of the dressings saves a few calories and adds extra … Simple Salads
I’m always trying to put a healthy spin on comfort food favorites. In this case I was craving Mexican so I decided to create a “good-for-you” enchilada dish that no one would ever suspect as lighter fare. The roasted sweet potatoes balance perfectly with the salty green chiles and spicy chipotle peppers. Finish this dish … Turkey and Roasted Sweet Potato Enchiladas
