Are you looking for a fun and bright way to get your fruits and veggies in? Look no further than my tropical kale smoothie! This delicious smoothie is packed with fresh fruit, protein and greens. This smoothie would make for a snack, post workout shake or breakfast on-the-go! It’s even toddler approved! I was first […]

Today I’m making a baked cabbage salad with a chickpea crumble and balsamic tahini dressing. I’ve always disliked cabbage for as long as I can remember and I’ve simply never made an effort to like it. But lately, I’ve been trying to challenge myself to step outside of my comfort zone in making new foods […]

This chickpeas & clams dish is a spin on the classic linguini and clams, only with more protein and flavor. Ingredients for a family of 4: 4 Dozen little or middle neck clams 10 strips of bacon or 1 package of pancetta 2 cans of chickpeas rinsed 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup dry white wine […]

Some of my best dishes emerge when I’m solely cooking for myself and don’t have to meet anyone else’s expectations. I’m probably the only person in my household who would enjoy a meal consisting of brothy gochujang legumes & veggies, but perhaps I’ll win you over with it? I personally think this dish would be […]

I know it’s January and you might be avoiding red meat and dairy, but I’m sharing my Beef Braciole recipe anyway. This dish is a labor of love and a show stopper that has become a family favorite over the years. This is usually our Christmas Dinner, but because we had the flu and postponed […]

One of my favorite memories as a kid, was eating the leftover lasagna scraps during Christmas! Dunking the noodles wrapped in cheese into that homemade sauce, was pure heaven. Tomato sauce is an act of love, and when done the right way, can be magical! This is one of those things that I always feel […]

I saw this dish on a menu at a tapas restaurant a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious! I knew immediately that I needed to recreate this at home. I took a couple of attempts, but I finally have a recipe worth sharing!   This dish is perfect for a snack, side or […]

You all know I’m a sucker for a good margarita and I always look forward to trying or creating new ones! This one, while not traditional, is absolutely delicious and 100% worth making! Ingredients: Tequila Rosemary Sugar Cranberry Juice (I used White) Limes Optional – Salt Optional – Club Soda Directions: Make the Rosemary Simple […]

You guys have to try these simple, festive and bake-less brownie bites that are packed with superfoods, fiber and healthy fats! Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Your favorite nut butter (I used Almond) 2/3 Cup Rolled Oats 2/3 Cup Peppermint Mocha Shakeology** 1/4 Cup Honey 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds […]

Simple, quick, natural and delicious cranberry sauce made with freshly squeezed orange juice, pure maple syrup, amaretto and fresh cranberries! If you’re like me, you gasp when you see what store bought sauces are made from and I try to make every effort possible to make things at home to avoid processed ingredients and added […]