My plant-based clients LOVE this one. It's taken multiple experiments to get this recipe down, but I finally nailed it. The Black Bean & Lentil Burger is vegan, healthy, tasty and you're not harming the environment (sorry, but we all know the beef industry takes up a ton of land space). Post and tag on … Continue reading Black Bean & Lentil Burgers
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Friendsgiving Sandwich Sliders
"Friendsgiving," is the equivalent of a Thanksgiving meal but with friends instead of your relatives. Most don't realize it's the perfect opportunity to bring something other than the same ole turkey & stuffing you eat with your fam... hence, the Friendsgiving Sandwich Slider is here! Some Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving dinners consists of smaller group of people and a whole … Continue reading Friendsgiving Sandwich Sliders
Street Taco Casserole
Everyone loves street tacos, and everyone loves casseroles, so why not combine the two into a one pan, family-friendly meal?! Street Taco Casserole it is! Recently I wondered if such a recipe existed, but all I found were "Taco Bell" like taco casseroles... ground beef, cheese, etc. I wanted an authentic taco with cilantro and … Continue reading Street Taco Casserole
Golden Beet Walnut Salad
Golden beets are special because they have all the nutrients, vitamins and fiber as a red beet, but don't stain your chopping board or taste earthy. Beets are in season from June to October, and it is the perfect time of year to incorporate them into your meals. If you have never used walnut oil … Continue reading Golden Beet Walnut Salad
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Cream Sauce
Salmon tacos may not be the most obvious choice for a taco filling, but it should be. The combination of salmon, pickled red onions, fresh jalapeños, and avocado cream sauce is sure to make your mouth water, and the best part is, it's SUPER easy! This recipe tastes gourmet but any cook, beginner to advanced … Continue reading Blackened Salmon Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Cream Sauce
Hearty Chicken, Kale, and Potato Soup
When it's cold and gray outside, I want a meal that's comforting, filling, and hearty. Winter is the perfect time of year for chili, stews, and soups - not just because of the freezing temps, but because more people are coming down with colds or the flu too. Whether you're feeling fine, or getting ill, … Continue reading Hearty Chicken, Kale, and Potato Soup
How To Make Basil Pesto
It was brought to my attention that I did not have a pesto recipe on my blog. In years past, I've been lazy and bought pre-made pesto, but honestly, it's soooo easy to make, and not full of preservatives. Ingredient wise, it's pretty inexpensive (minus the pine nuts)! There's a ton of different recipes out … Continue reading How To Make Basil Pesto
Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl
While I was in England, Joe took me to this wonderful Korean Bowl restaurant that serves rice bowls with different types of marinated meat, stacked with raw veggies, and different yummy sauces. It was so good, I decided to re-create my own bowl for you guys, and I'm pretty proud of this recipe! If you're … Continue reading Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl
Sweet Potato Nachos with Instant Pot Carnitas
For Christmas, my mom got me an Instant Pot, and for the past few months, I've been experimenting and learning how to use it (I have yet to try boiling eggs in it, which I really want to try next). What I've liked cooking most in my pot is chicken and meat - it cooks … Continue reading Sweet Potato Nachos with Instant Pot Carnitas
Lemon Tahini Fish
When trying to eat low fat, but high protein, I love to incorporate white fish into my diet. Cod is one of my favorites because it's flavorful and inexpensive; I also enjoy making halibut. I've always said Nashville would be the perfect place to live, if we were bordered by an ocean, and had fresh … Continue reading Lemon Tahini Fish
Make Your Own N’awlins Muffuletta
Down in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, there's an old Italian grocery store famous for its Original Muffuletta Sandwich created by Sicilian immigrant Salvatore Lupo. Central Grocery was opened in 1906 by Lupo, and the shop still brings in hundreds of locals, tourists, and foodies from around the world every day. The iconic … Continue reading Make Your Own N’awlins Muffuletta
Sesame Chicken
Typically, Chinese is one of those food groups we all love, but know it's filled with so much MSG, fat, and overall, unhealthy. Luckily, it's not very hard to make your own tasty Asian meals. Today, we're going to go over how to make the following: Sesame Chicken Later this week, look out for this … Continue reading Sesame Chicken
Lemon Baked Cod with Cavatelli and Tomato Sauce
For Christmas, I was sent a gift basket from an Italian Restaurant in NYC, and still have loads of pasta left. I of course ate the fresh ravioli immediately, but still had some frozen cavatelli left. This simple recipe is delicious and easy. Fix the cod without the pasta, or vice versa if you like! … Continue reading Lemon Baked Cod with Cavatelli and Tomato Sauce
Tequila & Lime Shrimp Nachos
It's true what they say... Red Bull does give you wings. I had one a few hours ago and I'm still flying high at 3 a.m. Every once and awhile I have (a sugar-free) one, and regardless of how terrible they are for you, it does the job. Tomorrow (or I guess, today), is my … Continue reading Tequila & Lime Shrimp Nachos
Whole30 Zuppa Toscano Soup
Been home for two days, and I'm still coming down from my "New Orleans, New Year's" high. New Orleans is one of my favorite cities for so many reasons - a 300 year old city packed with rich history, diverse culture, and delectable food. I had the most wonderful New Year's trip, but I'll save … Continue reading Whole30 Zuppa Toscano Soup
Dairy-Free Baked Mac-N-Cheese
Thanksgiving is just around the corner – time to finalize your recipes, and head to the store. I was hoping to go to the grocery tonight to get ahead of the crowds, but I have a feeling it’s already slammed. Every year, families gather around the dinner table, and most of us eat a compilation … Continue reading Dairy-Free Baked Mac-N-Cheese
Bacon Wrapped Seared Scallops
If you know me, you know I love seafood. My dad was a foodie, and spoon fed me Cajun seafood gumbo at the age of one. Nashville had a sad selection of seafood restaurants in the 90s, but we still went to a place called, "Florida Seafood" a few times of year, as well as … Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Seared Scallops
Keto Chili Con Carne
Here we are days away from October, and it's still warm outside (at least it is in Tennessee). Well, I don't care… Summer has ended, and I am ready for everything fall has to offer. Ready for pumpkins, ready for scary movies, ready for Halloween, and then - I will be ready to eat so … Continue reading Keto Chili Con Carne
Mini Zucchini Pizzas
Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a lovely, adventure-filled weekend. I know I did… I just started binge watching Game of Thrones (yeah, yeah, I’m behind). The addiction is real. I finished Season One in three days, and on the third day I only had two episodes left. These were on days I … Continue reading Mini Zucchini Pizzas
Turkey Bolognese with Carrot & Zucchini Noodles
I have not abandoned my blog – it sure seems like I have, but I haven’t! This year has been a wonderful whirlwind so far – traveling (I went to Las Vegas for the first time… Wow, is that town crazy, and also to Southern California) , I’ve been working and freelancing (visual merchandising), plus, … Continue reading Turkey Bolognese with Carrot & Zucchini Noodles
Mediterranean Veggie Frittata w/ Grilled Tomato Slices
My dream is to one day have a decently sized vegetable garden AND a chicken coop. I have a spacious, and secluded backyard, so, it wouldn't be hard to allot the space for either. It's the time and energy, I can't allot for unless I have the help of another person. Sigh. One day... In … Continue reading Mediterranean Veggie Frittata w/ Grilled Tomato Slices
Paleo Lamb Burgers
When I started using Herbalife products in January, I stopped eating red meat, for the most part. I ended up ordering a jalapeno burger at Burger Up in February and got extremely sick after eating it (probably due to the grease and the fact my body wasn't used to it), so since then I've barely … Continue reading Paleo Lamb Burgers
