Bright, fresh and full of texture, this summer market salad features lettuce, green beans, corn, feta, crushed pita chips and a za’tar, lemon vinaigrette. Summer in a bite!

A quick sauté in a hot pan with good olive oil, salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then these babies are done and ready for snacking. I serve them up with my favorite, 3-ingredient sauce I’ve been whipping up for years. Mayo, Dijon and grated Parmesan create the perfect, creamy and tangy sauce for dipping.

These jammy and garlicky tomatoes would be good alone or spread on crusty bread, but of course we’re talking indulgence here with this recipe. Freshly chopped basil, creamy, dreamy burrata and garlicky crostini turn these perfect tomatoes into a show-stopping dish.

This salad serves as both a healthy carb and veggie-packed side dish. With sweet, grilled corn, burst cherry tomatoes, lots of fresh herbs, creamy avocado and a zesty, lime vinaigrette, this salad screams summer.

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 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.

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!

A perfectly seasoned, medium rare flank steak sliced thin rests on a bed of garlicky vinaigrette dressed greens laced with toasted walnuts and topped with creamy, funky gorgonzola crumbles. These salads are perfect for keeping things a little lighter yet still indulgent.

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?!

his chili features bell pepper for peppery, sweetness, chipotle peppers for smoky, spiciness, a touch of brown sugar for a sweet, rich note and, finally, a touch of masa harina, corn flour, to thicken and subtle corn flavor.

Savory, creamy, crunchy and fresh, this is probably the best sandwich you’ll ever eat! This sandwich is made possible by two rock-star ingredients: whipped cream cheese and sunflower seeds.

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!

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!

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.

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!

This easy yet impressive veggie side dish came together in less than 10 minutes. Miso and soy sauce for a double punch of umami, Sriracha for zip and lemon for brightness and tang add a bold, rich sauce to already buttery, garlicky green beans. Topped off with a sprinkle of cilantro, they are gorgeous-looking to boot!

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.

This tomato, avocado and arugula salad is a prime example of why simple food is sometimes the best food. Using some perfectly ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado and, my favorite, peppery arugula, this salad is accentuated with bright notes of lemon, olive oil and good flaky sea salt to perfectly highlight the season’s best.

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!!

My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.