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Southwest Turkey Burger

Southwest Turkey Burger

TL/DR – Southwest Turkey Burger. A healthy burger infused with tangy lime juice, cider vinegar, chili powder, garlic and coriander, served with an easy cilantro crema. Perfect for summer grill season. – Ground turkey can be awful, let’s just get that out of the way. …[read more]

Pasta with Parsley and Anchovies

Pasta with Parsley and Anchovies

TL/DR – Pasta with Parsley and Anchovies. This easy weeknight pasta is packed with flavor thanks to tons of fresh parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and a tin of anchovies in oil. – Contrary to what are hopefully waning negative opinions surrounding anchovies, this …[read more]

Lemon Chive Potato Soup

Lemon Chive Potato Soup

TL/DR – Lemon Chive Potato Soup. An easy and tasty spring soup featuring yukon gold potatoes, fresh chives, lemon and a delicious dollop of sour cream. – This recipe occurred to me in the wee hours of the morning in that strange haze between wakefulness …[read more]

Denver Mac and Cheese

Denver Mac and Cheese

TL/DR – Denver Mac and Cheese. – This rich, decadent version of mac and cheese is inspired by a Denver omelet. It has ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions, garlic and miso gruyere cheese sauce. – If you are looking for an easy weeknight recipe, this is …[read more]

Southwestern Roasted Tofu and Bean Salad

Southwestern Roasted Tofu and Bean Salad

TL/DR – Southwestern Roasted Tofu and Bean Salad. Tofu cubes and black beans are coated in oil, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garlic and smoked paprika and roasted, then placed atop a bed of coleslaw mix, red bell peppers, avocados, and pickled onions and dressed with …[read more]

White Bean Feta Tahini Dip

White Bean Feta Tahini Dip

TL/DR – White Bean Feta Tahini Dip. A baked dip that features any white bean you have on hand, feta, tahini, lemon juice, fresh thyme, and olive oil. An appetizer that’s addicting but fairly guilt – free! Recently I tried the the Whipped Feta Dip …[read more]

Halloumi Black Bean Tacos

TL/DR – Halloumi Black Bean Tacos. Halloumi cheese and black beans are seasoned and roasted on a sheet pan, then served atop small tortillas with cabbage, pickled onions, avocado, red bell pepper and an easy Cilantro Tahini Dressing. Each bite is a rainbow. – These …[read more]

Roasted Sesame Tofu and Broccoli

Roasted Sesame Tofu and Broccoli

TL/DR. Roasted Sesame Tofu and Broccoli. A flavor packed, vegan meal featuring all the best that roasted broccoli has to offer along with sesame encrusted tofu cubes and a sweet and tangy shallot and garlic sauce. – This easily qualifies as an easy weeknight vegan …[read more]

Baked Feta and Lentils

Baked Feta and Lentils

TL/DR – Baked Feta and Lentils. Chunks of fresh feta cheese nestled in Madras Lentils over sautéed fennel, radish, onion, garlic and green olives and baked. A great vegetarian appetizer to serve with toasts, chips or flatbread. – This is a recipe that came together …[read more]

Weeknight Skillet Red Beans and Rice

Weeknight Skillet Red Beans and Rice

TL/DR – Weeknight Skillet Red Beans and Rice. Easy! Ridiculously flavorful! Use kielbasa or andouille, carrots, celery, onion, lots of garlic, smoked paprika, fresh oregano, kidney beans, broth and rice from a 90 second packet to make a quick skillet meal that tastes like it …[read more]