TL/DR – Green Protein Dip. A tasty, zingy dip with protein, fiber and one green leafy vegetable. Also works as a sandwich spread or burrito filling. – In the struggle to get my picky eaters to eat legumes and green vegetables, sometimes a dip can …[read more]

TL/DR – Bean Dip Duo. Salsa Verde Pinto Bean Dip and Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Dip. Both simple to make and great with veggies, chips or as burrito or wrap sauce. – One thing I try to make at home instead of buying pre-made is …[read more]

TL/DR – Chimichurri Grilled Chicken. Like a flavor tornado, this chimichurri recipe has added lemon zest and fresh oregano. A very versatile dish, the grilled chicken can be served with a couple of sides, as a sandwich or atop a salad. – This Chimichurri Grilled …[read more]

TL/DR – Artichoke Pinto Bean Dip. All you need for this amazing dip is a food processor, pinto beans, canned artichokes, lemon juice and zest, cream cheese, mayo, fresh thyme and oregano. It can be served cold or baked. –     Blend all ingredients until …[read more]

TL/DR – Roasted Potatoes. Low maintenance! The requirements are fat, seasoning, room on the pan and high heat to achieve a perfect crispy-chewy balance and amazing flavor.        Through much trial and error, I have discovered certain requirements for achieving amazing roasted potatoes. …[read more]

TL/DR – Oregano Pesto Flatbread Pizzas. A flavorful alternative to pizza sauce with easy toppings on your choice of store bought or homemade flatbread. –   Oregano Pesto is easy to make and packed with fresh oregano flavor, but Parsley Pesto works just as well …[read more]

TL/DR – Kale Garlic Miso Soup. Don’t discount this because it has kale. Miso, garlic and vinegar make this healthy vegetarian soup a delicious and comforting healthy weeknight soup. Great with grilled cheese! – Miso is one of those things that stands the test of …[read more]

TL/DR – Puttanesca Sauce. This works on a stovetop or a slow cooker. It’s tomatoey, garlicky, anchovy—y…? And so perfectly delicious for a Meatless Monday. – This recipe for Puttanesca Sauce works both for stove top and for a slow cooker. I prefer the stovetop …[read more]

TL/DR – Lentil Hamburger Sliders. These Lentil Hamburger Sliders are packed with flavor–fresh oregano and dill, garlic, cumin, sesame seeds–whaaaat? Serve them with an easy dill-feta sauce that is both tangy and creamy. These sliders were originally intended to be served in a pita pocket, …[read more]

TL/DR – Italian Wedding Soup. This is a slightly different take with kale and a turkey/pork meatball. Pasta is optional. This is my take on Italian Wedding Soup. Don’t get mad at me! I prefer kale over spinach and slightly larger meatballs. Ground turkey is …[read more]