I love a recipe that is just as delicious cold for leftovers as it was when it was first cooked, especially in the summer when I try to avoid heating up the kitchen as much as possible. This recipe combines so many delicious flavors. Sweet corn, zesty garlic pesto, lots of fresh summer veggies, lemon to brighten things up and a bit of Parmesan for a ...
Cheese Boards!
I LOVE a good cheese board. Talk about easy entertaining! They make a beautiful display for any occasion and offer options for even the pickiest of guests. Whenever I am making a cheese board I like to include a variety textures, colors, and flavor profiles to really make a visually appealing stand alone appetizer display. I typically try to include ...
BBQ Chicken Baked Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is a play on stuffed BBQ baked potatoes that is such an easy week night meal. What is better than comfort food with a healthy-ish twist? The sweet potato has a deep caramelized flavor after baking that pairs perfectly with the sweet and smoky BBQ chicken. If you're making them ahead of time prepare the potatoes and chicken and assemble them ...
Pork Dumplings
One of my favorite ways to entertain is to serve a full menu of appetizers, I find it’s a great way to make sure there is something for everyone! Dumplings are great bite sized appetizers that have become a birthday tradition around our house. This pork dumpling recipe is one of our favorites, makes a ton, and is great! Recipe makes 50-60 ...
Veggie Coconut Curry
This is a great, healthy weeknight meal that can be thrown together pretty quickly. If you have limited time buy pre-cut mushrooms, carrots, cabbage and broccoli for less prep and cleanup. I like to use veggie or chicken stock as the cooking liquid in the rice for a little more flavor. This is one of those dishes that is endlessly riffable (I know ...
Spaghetti Squash Taco Bake
Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS:1 large spaghetti squash 1 lb grass fed ground beef (I like 90/10) 1/4C chopped white onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 1/2C roasted corn cut off cob (or 1 can corn drained) 1 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2C shredded cheese (Mexican or Pepper Jack) 1 T olive oil 2T chopped ...
English Muffin Avocado Toasts
Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 English muffins 3 small ripe avocados, lightly mashed 2 vine ripe tomatoes, sliced 2 eggs 2 T butter 4 T crumbled Cotija cheese Balsamic Glaze Salt & Pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Place small skillet on medium low heat. Melt butter in skillet and use pastry brush to lightly brush each English muffin half with butter. ...