TL/DR – Zucchini Au Gratin. Not low maintenance and not low calorie, but a fantastic final result! Zucchinis sliced on a mandolin are salted and drained for several hours in the fridge, then layered with an easy béchamel sauce, Gruyere and jack cheeses. – Time …[read more]

TL/DR – Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes with Parsley Dill Pesto. Healthier mashed potatoes with only 2 T butter and the great tangy flavor of Greek yogurt topped with a lively green pesto made from fresh parsley, dill, lemon zest, garlic, walnuts and olive oil. Pondering …[read more]

TL/DR – Guacamole and Roasted Black Bean Tostadas. A very simple and flavorful weeknight vegetarian meal featuring tostadas topped with simple guacamole, roasted black beans, pickled onions and cotiija cheese. – I think the tostada is be underrated. The humble tostada is flat. It’s not …[read more]

TL/DR – Guacamole. Five ingredients, plus salt and pepper. No tomatoes. Shallots instead of red onions. Simple and delicious. – Guacamole is one of my favorite things. I prefer a tomato-free guac. This recipe subs minced shallots for red onions and has avocados, minced jalapeño, …[read more]

TL/DR – Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli with Garlic Sage Butter. Roasted sweet potatoes with either roasted or steamed broccoli, tossed in an easy garlic sage butter and topped with optional Parmesan cheese. A colorful and easy side dish. – We’re nearing the end of August …[read more]

TL/DR – Lime Chili Chicken Tacos. A super easy weeknight grill meal that has tremendous lime flavor and is healthy and fresh. They can be made without tortillas using lettuce wraps for a low carb option. Serve with Snap Pea Pineapple Pico de Gallo. After …[read more]

TL/DR – Snap Pea and Pineapple Pico de Gallo. Thinly sliced sugar snap peas, halved cherry tomatoes and diced pineapple blend with onion, jalapeño, coriander, chili powder, lime juice and olive oil to make a sweet, tart and slightly spicy version of pico de gallo. …[read more]

TL/DR – Cranberry Macadamia Blondies. A mostly traditional blondies recipe with the great textures of dried cranberries and macadamia nuts. Easy to make. Freezes well. – As a dessert lover, I am also a big dessert freezer. Hear me out before you judge. I love …[read more]

TL/DR – Braised Cabbage Tahini Feta Pasta. Braise cabbage with garlic in broth, then stir in tahini, lemon zest and fresh chives. Toss with pasta and reserved pasta water. Add feta. A perfectly easy vegetarian weeknight meal. – Tahini is a little confusing at first, …[read more]

TL/DR – Meatless Shepherd’s Pie. This hearty vegetarian dish has a base of zucchini, carrot, corn, onion, garlic, loads of fresh sage, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce with a creamy top layer of Chive Mashed Potatoes. – This version of shepherd’s pie is straight veggies, no …[read more]