Garlic Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These garlic herb roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect, classic “meat and potatoes” side dish . Pair them with some grilled asparagus or other seasonal veggies, chicken, steak, pork or even fish and it’s a well-balanced meal.
Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema
One of my favorite Taco Tuesday recipes is my blackened fish tacos with avocado crema. Fish tacos may seem intimidating to make at home, but trust me when I say they are some of the easiest tacos to whip up and definitely some of the most delicious.
Zucchini Fries with Tzatziki
Zucchini fries may sound like the ultimate oxymoron but they are also one perfect food marriage. Crispy, crunchy, fresh and zesty, they’re easy to make and made even better with a cool, creamy and tangy tzatziki yogurt sauce.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
The soup is silky smooth, rich, creamy and yet light and airy at the same time. The addition of peppery bacon bits and crunchy green onion on top never hurt anyone either!
Kale, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad with Tahini Dressing
Earthy, bitter kale, fluffy and protein-packed quinoa and spicy roasted sweet potatoes get dialed up to an 11 with the addition of a zippy, creamy tahini dressing, crunchy sunflower seeds, red onion and fresh parsley. Did I mention this recipe is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free AND dairy-free?!
Broccoli Crunch Naan Pizzas
My broccoli crunch naan pizzas are the perfect combination of savory, tangy, creamy and crunchy. Quick and easy to throw together, they make for one light yet hearty lunch on the fly - I just know you’ll be hooked!
Slow Cooker Posole Verde
Call it “Mexican chicken noodle” soup, if you will. Instead of noodles, this flavorful and spicy chicken soup is laced with waxy, hearty hominy - a cousin of the corn family. Spicy, bold and zesty, it’s absolutely perfect for cold fall and winter evenings!
Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
This soup is easy to throw together and can be made vegan if you’re using veggie stock! Pair it with some garlic bread or even a “cheese toasty” as the Brits would day, and it’s sure to bring comfort during this season.
Zucchini Turkey Burgers
If you are convinced that turkey burgers are equivalent to dried hockey pucks, then this recipe is here to convince you otherwise. The combination of grated zucchini, grated garlic, Dijon and panko make these juiciest, most moist turkey burgers you’ve ever had. No hockey pucks here!
Salmon with Spicy Tomato and Eggplant Compote
This salmon recipe is all about the compote! The compote takes its sweet time to roast and become jammy perfection in the oven. Prepared with just a few simple ingredients and one “secret” ingredient for a subtle yet warming spicy kick.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
I love this tabbouleh for its unique freshness and texture, featuring a plethora of fresh herbs and veggies alike. Typically made with bulgar, I actually love the texture of the fluffy quinoa in this rendition.
Zucchini Pasta with Parmesan, Lemon & Basil
Searching for a simple, healthy-ish, fresh recipe to shake-up your weeknights? Taking part in #MeatlessMonday? Have a butt-load of zucchini on your hands? Then this recipe is for you!!
Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
We try to do "dinner salads” at least once a week in our house. Especially in the summer, there’s no better meal than a beautiful, hearty salad for something light, satisfying and effortless to throw together. One of my favorites is this salmon salad with a citrus vinaigrette and goat cheese.
Lemony Grilled Zucchini
This recipe is living proof that sometimes seasonal and simple is the only way to go. The key to ensuring perfectly cooked yet not slimy or soggy zucchini in the slightest is actually tossing the zucchini straight on your heat source sans seasonings or oil.
Cauliflower, Pomegranate and Pistachio Salad
You won’t find a trace of lettuce in this salad and that is a very good thing. With cauliflower done two ways, a plethora of fresh herbs, bursts of pomegranate seeds, lemon juice for brightness and pistachio for crunch and complexity, this salad is downright sensational.
Grilled Gochujang Cauliflower
Robust gochujang paired with other powerhouse ingredients like sesame oil, rice wine wine vinegar, garlic and honey really stands up to earthy and nutty cauliflower in this all-star recipe. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this flavor packed veggie side dish is the perfect compliment to any grilled feast!
Harissa Hummus
For my fellow hummus lovers, do yourself a solid by saving yourself a few bucks and treating your taste buds to the ultimate hummus recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a matter of minutes, you can whip yourself up a creamy, dreamy hummus laced with smoky, spicy and zesty harissa that is worthy of all your snacking needs.
Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad
These Southwest chicken chopped salads are the antidote to sad desk salads. Topped with shredded or rotisserie chicken to keep things easy, garbanzo beans, radishes for peppery crunch, smoky bacon, sweet red bell peppers, pumpkin seeds and, not one but, two cheeses, and smoky chipotle balsamic vinaigrette, they are the opposite of boring.
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos
My huevos rancheros -inspired breakfast burritos are not only a cinch to throw together but they are a delicious, hearty and healthy and quick weekday breakfast solution. With a recipe like that, it is easy to see why I keep coming back to them over and over again!
Spinach Feta Wraps
Cheap, convenient and simple to whip up, they translate to one delicious handheld breakfast. No matter how busy life gets, with just a little bit of extra time set aside on a Sunday afternoon, you too could prep these amazing breakfast-on-the-go miracles.