Delicious dinner recipes that are nourishing and comforting.
· Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian favorite. Usually meatless, my version of Pasta Fagioli Soup includes lean ground beef for extra protein and iron. I loved hearing everyone’s responses about my article Monday! If you missed it, go read about The Photogenic Yet Highly Disappointing Farro Salad Recipe. Everyone…
· Fresh broccoli florets tossed with garlic and olive oil, roasted and topped with lemon juice, pine nuts and shaved parmesan. Perfect side dish for any meal! Add roasted broccoli to your weeknight rotation. I hope you had a great weekend! Ours was pretty busy. On Saturday, we hosted a Star Wars marathon watch…
· Lean and tender French-cut venison rack roasted in a maple, thyme and garlic reduction, paired with roasted carrots and pearl onions and served over a creamy, cheesy cranberry-thyme polenta. I received complimentary samples of venison for participation in Marx Foods Venison Recipe Challenge. By posting this recipe, I am eligible to win prizes…
· Cheesy Chili Beef Rigatoni is the perfect weeknight meal: warm pasta combined with beef, tomatoes, chilies, and fresh spinach, topped with Monterrey cheese. You just need two pots for this meal– one to cook the pasta in and one to make everything else. Easy clean up! When we were little, once in a…
Israeli couscous simmered in chicken broth, with peas, carrots and juicy rotisserie chicken. An easy, delicious dinner that can be ready in less than 15 minutes, with the help of rotisserie chicken. Hello and happy Monday! I had a busy weekend. On Friday, my sister and I drove down to Austin to visit my little…
Super-creamy Yukon gold mashed potatoes, combined with melted butter and swirls of seasoned pumpkin puree. Perfect side dish for your Holiday meal! Less than three weeks until Thanksgiving! Can you believe it? This year has gone by so fast. I know it’s cliche to say that but having our puppy this past year just made…
· Pan seared scallops with creamy corn tossed with fresh julienned basil. These pan seared scallops are a great way to include more seafood in your everyday life! Today I have the pleasure of reviewing my blogging friend, Sonali Ruder’s newest creation: The Natural Pregnancy Cookbook! I’ve been following Sonali’s blog, The Foodie Physician, for…
· Chunky potato soup packed full of cauliflower, broccoli and ham. This Potato, Cauliflower and Ham soup whips up in 30 minutes or less– including time it takes to wash and chop all of the vegetables. A warm bowl of comfort for chilly nights ahead. Happy Thursday everyone! I am excited that this week…
Are you ready to impress your fellow tailgaters at your next football party? Today I’m entering the Sabra #TwoSpoons Tailgating Recipe ReDux challenge! Sabra is celebrating tailgating season as the Official Dips Sponsor of the NFL and invited us Recipe ReDux Members to reinvent a delicious game day grub recipe using any flavor of Sabra…
It’s time for another Recipe Redux! This month’s theme: Fantastic Freezer Meals. We were challenged to share our tips and tricks for making freezer meals– it’s the end of gardening season so freezing is a great way to store fresh produce. If your garden is full of fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for you! Herbs freeze…
Don’t you just love dinners that can be made in thirty minutes or less? I do– especially when I’m just getting back from traveling and don’t have time to do my regular meal planning. I got back from a trip to Vermont very late Sunday night, and even though I took Monday off to recoup,…
This recipe for BBQ Salmon & Sesame Noodles can be made in under 20 minutes for quick weeknight meal! Salmon is brushed with BBQ sauce, broiled, and served with stir-fry noodles tossed in a sesame sauce. Last Friday, I spent the day working off-campus. I’ve been working with the marketing department at the heart hospital…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Roasted hatch chiles make their way into a creamy mac n’ cheese made with pepper jack and goat cheese, avocado puree, cilantro, and lime. Topped with crispy panko bread crumbs and baked to perfection![/symple_box] Down here in Texas, people go kinda crazy when it’s hatch chile time. In fact, Central…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Ready to indulge in a creamy, cheesy and flavorful tortellini alfredo? Check out my lightened up version using light sour cream, two percent milk and buttery roasted garlic. [/symple_box] Sometimes, you just need something goey and cheesy. And super garlicky. I had a craving for fettuccine alfredo this past weekend and…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]A traditional family-favorite, sloppy joes, are redone with smashed seasoned black beans and piled high on a toasted bun with spicy chipotle mayo, avocado, lettuce, onion and tomato. Ready in under 15 minutes! [/symple_box] Happy Monday everyone! Today I am in-route to California for the Almond Orchard Experience sponsored by…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Craving a lunch wrap that’s full of flavor? Try these spicy roasted chickpeas that are seasoned with smoked paprika + cumin, tossed with a lemon tahini dressing, all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla along with spinach, carrots and cucumber.[/symple_box] When I was meal planning last weekend, I asked Nick…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Swiss Steak is a traditional family favorite: Lean top round steak simmered with a simple tomato sauce, carrots and onions, and served on a bed of creamy homemade mashed potatoes.[/symple_box] This is recipe #2 in my entries for the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner campaign for the Recipe Redux contest! My first…
Today’s recipe features sauteed pineapple and shrimp with spicy teriyaki sauce and crunchy zucchini ribbons. Ready in under ten minutes, this meal for two will be sure to impress. Earlier this week, my family celebrating both my birthday on Monday (I turned 25!) and my Grandpa’s birthday on Wednesday. He didn’t say how old he was turning…
Angel hair and raw zucchini noodles are tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, and topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and crispy roasted chickpeas. Eat this pasta salad warm or cold, either way it hits the spot. It’s the 22nd, which means it’s Recipe Redux day! This month’s theme: Fresh from the Garden The season of bountiful produce…
This meal is so simple, it barely even needs a recipe. Last Sunday, I did my usual meal planning and grocery trip, and when I got home I did a little food prepping. The plan was to make a big batch of meat for tacos to put in our lunches this week. We’ve been trying…
Tomato Tuna Melts are a simple and quick lunch option. You can throw this dish together in less than ten minutes! Packed with omega-3’s and protein from the tuna and heart healthy fats from the avocado, this is truly a nutrition packed meal. “By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by…
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””] Ready in under 20 minutes, this spicy and creamy dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. By adding the zucchini noodles, you half the amount of carbohydrates in a serving, while adding fiber, vitamins and minerals! [/symple_box] I was originally going to post an intuitive eating article today. I…
One of my favorite things about my family is how we love to cook together. Every birthday or holiday that comes around, we get all excited talking about “what’s on the menu”. I am lucky to live just 20 minutes away from my parents house, where my sister and brother still live (they’re younger but…
Hi friends! Boy, it’s been a busy couple weeks around here. One of my best friends from high school got married over the weekend! Last week was full of work, getting ready for the wedding, rehearsal dinners, and late nights. I barely had time to get anything done this past weekend and all I wanted to do…