You know when you get sucked into the lists on Buzzfeed or the random news stories on Yahoo and you come across a terrifying headline that says “Top 10 Foods You Should Never Eat Unless You Want to Suffer A Painful Death”. Either out of curiosity or panic you click on the link to see […]
When it’s summertime you have to eat like summertime! I’m hanging on to every last sweaty, humid day before I have to pull out my sweatshirts. I make weekly trips to the farmer’s market and the revolving door of in-season produce is telling me that the fall is coming. Berry season has passed and the […]
The beauty of food is not just that it gives us energy and prevents us from turning into hangry, zombie versions of ourselves. It has the to ability to transport us. A familiar smell or taste can bring up memories of a different time. There are some meals that remind me of my childhood so much […]
I truly enjoy the act of cooking. I like picking out all of my ingredients in anticipation of what the flavors will taste like together. I love getting everything chopped and prepped and then watching a dish come together by the act of my own creation. I get to see from start to finish my […]
Alright, I’ve really outdone myself this time. In only 15 minutes I created a delicious plate of seared, buttery scallops, grilled asparagus and fresh, sweet peach salsa. As I was sipping my wine and eating like a queen I thought to myself, why would I ever pay for a fancy meal again when I can make a plate […]
I use BBQ seasoning to give this black bean and corn salsa a unique twist. It brings out the sweetness of the corn and blends all of the flavors together. There isn’t much prep worked involved other than a bit of chopping so it comes together really fast. If you have no self-control around a […]
This is one of my favorite salads to make in the summer when tomatoes are fresh and I’m looking for ways to incorporate them into everything I eat. I have a tendency to get a little over zealous and grab handfuls of tomatoes at the farmers market only to get home and not have plans on […]
Zucchini noodles are not a replacement for regular pasta. Don’t be fooled, my friends. No food can replace the love of a bowl full of carbs. This pasta is delicious because it’s actually delicious, not because its a carb replacement. I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first, but once I tried it and realized that […]
Welcome to your adult version of macaroni and cheese – Cheesy Herb Pasta. What goes together better than cheese and carbs?? Yea, I don’t know either! I use Parmesan, white cheddar, havarti, goat and blue cheese for a mix of flavors. If you stick to the portion increments you can pick the cheeses you like best. Think […]
There is a trend in recipes to convert meals into bowl form. I’m all about that, but I’ve been campaigning to put everything into a tortilla shell because of my love for tacos! So, does food taste better in a bowl or a tortilla shell? I’ll gladly participate in that debate with this recipe. I […]
Dinner holy grail = healthy + quick to make + tastes good + little clean up. For meals like this, fish works great. You can bake, broil, or sear fish, and it’s ready in under 10 minutes. In this recipe, I use a halibut steak which is satisfyingly dense and meaty. The fish deliciously absorbs the flavors of […]
Sometimes I go through phases when I have to ban peanut butter from my house. It’s a rough intervention for a while, but I know things are bad when I’m spooning globs of delicious peanut butter directly into my mouth. And its not just peanut butter, I don’t discriminate against almond butter, cashew butter…they all get […]