Puttanesca Style Beans and Toast is the most sophisticated meal from the pantry I’ve had in a long time. It marries all the vivacious flavors of one of my favorite Italian…
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Appetizer Brunch Dinner Recipes Easter Mother's Day Side Dish Spring Tart VegetarianSimple Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart
A simple asparagus puff pastry tart made in just a few minutes with frozen puff pastry, creme fraiche (or mascarpone, Boursin, cream cheese…) and asparagus. A shower of lemon zest and…
30 minute meal Condiment. Dinner Recipes Favorites Healthy Italian Mediterranean Pasta Sauces and Pestos Vegan VegetarianPasta with Sun Dried Tomato and Almond Pesto
I’m all about healthy 30 minute meals like this Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato and Almond Pesto that come together from the pantry without a trip to the store. It’s frugal eating…
Fried Rice with Asparagus and Peas ~ a spring-forward vegetarian dinner that’s perfect on its own or ~ do you have to ask? ~ put an egg on it!…
Appetizer Bread Entertaining Fall Game Day Mushrooms Romantic Vegetarian vintage view WinterMushroom & Gruyere Bruschetta
Mushroom & Gruyere Bruschetta is the kind of quick and easy appetizer you can throw together on the spur of the moment. This toasted cheese bread with savory grilled mushrooms is…
My Easy Lentil Chili recipe is a quick weeknight meal for when you need to get warm, cozy, and well fed in 30 minutes. This is one plant based chili that…
Gluten Free Healthy Low Carb Lunch Mediterranean Salad Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian WinterMediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous Salad ~ healthy cauliflower turns a grain salad into a gluten free glow bowl full of fresh vibrant flavors ~ if you love easy cauliflower rice recipes you’ll…
How to Make Perfect Latkes your bubbie would love! Tips and tricks to make classic crisp latkes, plus a spiced cardamom applesauce to go with them. These easy potato pancakes are…
Appetizer Cheese Comfort Entertaining Fall Favorites Game Day Holidays Keto Low Carb skillet Thanksgiving Vegetarian WinterCheesy Brussels Sprout Dip
We love Cheesy Brussels Sprout Dip, it’s our new hot appetizer obsession. If you love my spinach artichoke dip, my Vidalia onion dip, or any baked dip for that matter, this…
Comfort Fall Irish Side Dish Thanksgiving Vegetables Vegetarian WinterAuthentic Irish Colcannon Recipe (Mashed Potatoes with Kale)
Colcannon ~ it’s the authentic Irish recipe pairing comforting mashed potatoes with healthy kale ~ try this easy side dish in place of plain old mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving and holiday meals.…
Cheese Comfort Fall Holidays Side Dish Vegetables Vegetarian WinterBroccoli Cheese Casserole (the ultimate make ahead recipe)
Broccoli Cheese Casserole (the ultimate make ahead recipe) ~ this is the no frills casserole from scratch your kids will eat, your partner will love, and your friends will rave about…basically…
Christmas Entertaining Fall Gluten Free Healthy Holidays Salad Side Dish sponsored Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian Winter winter saladHarvest Wild Rice Salad
My Harvest Wild Rice Salad recipe is a delicious celebration of the season and a holiday potluck masterpiece. Have you been asked to bring a side? Go bold with a colorful…
Lunch Prep: Loaded Farro Salad ~ this healthy grain salad is packed with protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and lots of flavor and crunch, aka everything you need to deliciously power through…
Grains Healthy Lunch Meal Prep My Favorites Salad Side Dish Vegetarian winter saladLunch Prep: Instant Pot Wheat Berry Salad
Lunch Prep: Instant Pot Wheat Berry Salad ~ as part of a new series I’ll be sharing easy, healthy, make ahead lunch recipes that keep well and pack well. This whole…
Appetizer Healthy Lunch Mediterranean Mexican Soup Summer Tomatoes VegetarianFire Roasted Gazpacho (Black Gazpacho)
My Fire Roasted Gazpacho (Black Gazpacho) is intensely delicious. I make this Spanish chilled soup with fire roasted tomatoes and blistered peppers for a deep rich color and a smokey flavor that is…
Memorizing a few simple gazpacho recipes is essential if you’re going to survive the rest of the summer without wilting. I’ve collected all versions of this classic Spanish chilled soup, from…
My vibrant vegan Asian Slaw comes with an awesome crunch and a killer creamy peanut dressing. (It tastes so good you don’t even realize how ridiculously healthy it is.) Make it…
Burrata Caprese Salad ~ a great tomato salad is on regular rotation throughout the summer here. My latest? A chunky riff on Caprese, with thick wedges of heirloom tomatoes, a luscious…
This Greek Lemon Potato Salad bursts with sunny Mediterranean flavors. It’s a healthier alternative to classic potato salad ~ and no mayo means it’s perfect for outdoor picnics and barbecues, too.…
Beans Colorful Favorites Healthy Lunch rainbow Salad Side Dish Summer Vegan VegetarianRainbow Bean Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing
My Rainbow Bean Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing is always the prettiest salad on the potluck table, but it’s also high fiber and super healthy. It’s basically a complete rehab…
Broccoli Honeycrisp Slaw ~ tender shredded broccoli stalks, impossibly crisp apples, sweet currants, and toasted almonds all combine with a creamy cider dressing to make one heck of a deliciously unexpected…
Dinner Recipes grilling Healthy Round Up Summer Vegan VegetarianThe Ultimate Plant Based Burger Taste-Off!
The Ultimate Plant Based Burger Taste-Off! We ate meatless burgers for a week to review the Beyond Burger and 12 other popular veggie burgers. Vegan meat is the hottest trend this…
My Beet and Blueberry Salad with Labneh and watercress is a dream team of super foods dressed up as a delicious and satisfying salad. A rainbow of beets, plus bright blueberries…
Appetizer Healthy Low Carb Lunch Mediterranean Mexican Mother's Day Soup Spring Summer Tomatoes VegetarianBloody Mary Gazpacho
Bloody Mary Gazpacho recipe ~ this vodka spiked gazpacho is a clever mash-up of your favorite brunch cocktail and a refreshing Spanish chilled soup ~ now you can sip a zesty Bloody Mary…
My Spring Salad with Eggs and Creamy Tarragon Dressing is a beautiful addition to any spring brunch or Easter table. It’s made with shaved asparagus, fennel, and radishes, crunchy pistachios, silky…
30 minute meal Breakfast Brunch Entertaining Mother's Day Spring VegetarianSheet Pan Frittata with Spring Greens
A Sunday stroll through the farmers market inspired this Sheet Pan Frittata with Spring Greens…I found all sorts of early spring veggies, but finally settled on dandelion greens, baby asparagus, snap…
30 minute meal Favorites Healthy Lunch Pasta Sauces and Pestos Spring VegetarianChive and Parsley Pesto
Chive and Parsley Pesto ~ a spring green pesto sauce that goes rogue without a trace of basil. Don’t save it just for pasta, use it on fish, chicken, sandwiches, burgers,…
Colorful Dinner Recipes Healthy Herbs Lunch Mediterranean Middle Eastern My Favorites Salad Side Dish Vegetarian Winter SquashMiddle Eastern Chickpea Salad (Balela)
Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad (Balela) ~ You know I love a great bean salad as much as I love Middle Eastern food, and this hearty Mediterranean chickpea salad paired with creamy…
My Edamame Salad is healthy, vivid, and so crunchy ~ think bean salad meets rainbow slaw, with an Asian twist. It’s a year round side dish that you’ll adapt to the season…
Breakfast Brunch Dinner Recipes Mother's Day skillet Spring VegetarianAsparagus Goat Cheese and Olive Frittata
Asparagus Goat Cheese and Olive Frittata ~ is there anything easier, and more comforting, than eggs for dinner? This is a convenient busy day 30-minute meal that always feels like a treat to…
Colorful Favorites Healthy Herbs Lunch Mediterranean My Favorites Salad Side Dish Vegetarian winter saladChickpea Salad with Pesto
Chickpea Salad with Pesto might just be the perfect salad, perfect for family meals, potlucks and working lunches alike. This deliciously colorful Mediterranean bean salad should be a staple in any…
Colorful Favorites Healthy Lunch Mother's Day Romantic Salad Vegetarian Winter winter saladRoasted Beet and Burrata Salad
Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad with basil walnut oil ~ this is my kind of food ~ simple, vibrant, healthy…with a touch of mouthwatering decadence. It’s lovely to look at, so…
Colorful Healthy Lunch Salad Side Dish Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian Winter winter saladVibrant Winter Slaw with Citrus Vinaigrette
Vibrant Winter Slaw with Citrus Vinaigrette ~ I love a great slaw any time of the year, but there’s a special place in my heart for this root veggie salad that…
Colorful Dinner Recipes Healthy Lunch Round Up Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian Whole Grains Winter winter saladRoasted Veggie Winter Bliss Bowl
Roasted Veggie Winter Bliss Bowl and 15 other blissful recipes ~ just because it’s yucky out doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful, healthy, vibrant meal…in a bowl, of course. …
Appetizer Cheese Entertaining Game Day Holidays My Favorites skillet VegetarianSmokey Spinach Artichoke Dip
Smokey Spinach Artichoke Dip ~ a warm, cheesy classic that’s an absolute necessity if you’ve got friends coming over on a chilly night. My smokey recipe takes this familiar comfort food and gives…
Colorful Healthy Holidays Salad Side Dish Vegan Vegetables Vegetarian Winter winter saladLucky Black-eyed Pea Salad for the New Year!
A Lucky Black-eyed Pea Salad for the New Year ~ this healthy high fiber bean salad is vegan, gluten free, and black-eyed peas are among the very lowest in carbs of…
Appetizer Colorful Entertaining Game Day Healthy rainbow Vegetables VegetarianRainbow Crudités with Fire Feta
Rainbow Crudités with Fire Feta ~ an oasis of freshness and crunch in a season full of comfort foods and holiday treats, people will flock to this colorful healthy appetizer!…
Dinner Recipes Fall Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetables Vegetarian Winter Winter SquashCacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash
Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash ~ this comforting stuffed winter squash is a deliciously low carb and gluten free version of one of my favorite classic Italian pasta recipes. …
30 minute meal Entertaining Fall Gluten Free Healthy Holidays Salad Side Dish sponsored Thanksgiving Vegan Vegetarian Whole Grains winter saladJeweled Wild Rice Salad
My Jeweled Wild Rice Salad is a joyful gluten free vegan recipe and a make-ahead friendly side dish for your holidays. Bonus: whatever their diet, nobody at your table will feel…
30 minute meal Fall Healthy Italian Lunch Mediterranean Soup Vegan Vegetarian WinterItalian Minestrone Soup
Italian Minestrone Soup ~ next to grandma’s chicken soup there’s nothing more comforting than a pot of minestrone bubbling away on the stove. This authentic recipe will warm you, satisfy you,…
Breakfast Cranberries Fall Favorites Gluten Free Healthy Holidays Slow Cooker sponsored Vegan Vegetarian Whole Grains WinterCranberry Walnut Wild Rice Porridge (Mahnomin Porridge)
Cranberry Walnut Wild Rice Porridge ~ swap out your usual oatmeal for this cozy hot cereal full of antioxidants, protein, and fiber. It’s naturally gluten free and ready in minutes! …
Appetizer Christmas Colorful Entertaining Fall Gluten Free Healthy Herbs Holidays Low Carb Thanksgiving Vegetarian WinterFestive Olive Wreath Appetizer
My Festive Olive Wreath Appetizer is such fun for the holidays ~ olives are easy, they’re healthy, and fit just about every diet out there. It looks Martha Stewart-ish, but it’s…
Colorful Fall Healthy Side Dish Vegetables Vegetarian WinterRainbow Carrots with Browned Butter and Sage
Rainbow Carrots with Browned Butter and Sage is an easy way to add a pop of color to your fall and winter meals. I like to put a big bowl of…
Colorful Edible Flowers Entertaining Fall Healthy Romantic Salad Vegetarian Winter winter saladPansy Salad
My Pansy Salad with blood orange vinaigrette will bring some color to your menus using edible flowers that thrive year round! …
Dinner Recipes Fall Healthy Lunch Round Up Salad Vegetables Vegetarian Whole Grains Winter winter salad5 Easy Grain Salads that will feed your soul!
These 5 Easy Whole Grain Salads are hearty, healthy and vegan-friendly. They’e simple enough to pull together for a weeknight dinner, gorgeous enough for special occasions, and the leftovers make the…
Fall Holidays My Favorites Pumpkin Side Dish Thanksgiving Vegetarian Winter Winter SquashButter Pecan Pumpkin Souffle
Butter Pecan Pumpkin Souffle ~ if you put nothing down on the dinner table but this light and fluffy, sweet and crunchy casserole I wouldn’t feel slighted in the least. As…
Fall Gluten Free Healthy Salad Vegan Vegetarian Winter winter salad Winter SquashKale and Butternut Salad with Maple Spiced Pecans
Kale and Butternut Salad with Maple Spiced Pecans ~ a simple vegan salad full of superfood nutrients and fall flavors. This is the way you’re going to balance out all those…
Colorful Entertaining Healthy Mediterranean Middle Eastern Side Dish Vegetables VegetarianGrilled Baby Eggplant with Minted Yogurt and Pomegranate
Grilled Baby Eggplant with Minted Yogurt and Pomegranate is a simple healthy Middle Eastern inspired side dish or appetizer ~ you can even pick up these babies by their stems and…
30 minute meal Cheese Dinner Recipes Fall Gluten Free Instant Pot Romantic Side Dish Vegetarian WinterInstant Pot Cheddar Risotto with Fresh Sage
Instant Pot Cheddar Risotto with Fresh Sage ~ I’m hyperventilating just thinking about sharing this recipe with you You must try it, the flavor and texture is so luxurious, and all…
Entertaining Gluten Free Healthy Low Carb Lunch Middle Eastern Salad Side Dish Vegan Vegetables VegetarianCauliflower Rice Tabbouleh
Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh ~ a twist on the glorious Middle Eastern cracked wheat salad, made low carb and grain free using cauliflower rice. This is a light, clean, and healthy vegan…
Appetizer Cheese Colorful DIY Pantry Healthy Mediterranean Middle Eastern VegetarianJewel Box Labneh Balls
Today we’re making Jewel Box Labneh Balls ~ these little gems are made with homemade yogurt cheese rolled in colorful herbs and spices. Serve with a fresh sliced baguette, then let…
My Chopped Greek Salad is a delicately diced version of the classic Greek salad that’s such a healthy mainstay of the Mediterranean diet. (The chopping makes it even more delicious, imo!)…
This Avocado and Herb Salad is a delicious example of the new trend in healthy eating ~ fat (the good kind) is back! There’s no sacrifice involved with decadent avocados and…
Spanish Almond Soup ~ aka ajo blanco, or white gazpacho, is a cool and creamy chilled soup without a speck of dairy ~ it’s wonderfully refreshing and unexpectedly delicious!…
Goat Cheese and Summer Squash Tart ~ call it a galette, a pizetta, or a flatbread pizza, this savory tart is elegant, crispy, and delicious. Serve it as an appetizer or…
Colorful Favorites Gluten Free Healthy Herbs Low Carb Lunch Mediterranean Middle Eastern Paleo Salad Side Dish Summer Tomatoes Vegan VegetarianShirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Shirazi Salad, or Persian cucumber tomato salad, is a combination of crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, sharp onions, and fresh herbs ~ If you’ve had pico de gallo, Israeli salad, or even…
30 minute meal Colorful Dinner Recipes Favorites Lunch Mediterranean My Favorites Pasta Romantic Summer Tomatoes Vegan VegetarianEasy Pasta Alla Checca
Easy pasta alla checca is a healthy raw tomato sauce from Italy that’s a refreshing way to do pasta when the temperatures rise. Heat waves, record highs, sweltering nights…bring it! …
Entertaining Gluten Free Healthy Lunch Mediterranean Salad Side Dish Summer Vegan VegetarianCharred Corn and Bean Salad
Charred Corn and Bean Salad ~ everybody’s favorite healthy summer salad gets a delicious makeover with sweet corn that’s been blackened on the grill. There’ll be no rolling back this update!…
Appetizer Colorful Entertaining Gluten Free Mediterranean My Favorites rainbow Summer Tomatoes Vegan VegetarianFarmers Market Hummus
My Farmers Market Hummus is topped with juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes and basil ~ they’re an unexpectedly perfect complement to a classic Mediterranean chickpea dip ~ it’s summer in an appetizer!…
Peach and Cashew Biryani Salad ~ barbecues can be pretty staid affairs what with the same old burgers, potato salads, and slaws, so here’s a thought ~ next time you’re asked…