These Cherry Preserves are quick and easy! There is just one simple addition that makes them tower over all the rest! Stock up on Summer’s bounty and enjoy all year! I spread mine on black pepper honey ricotta toast for an easy snack or breakfast. I can’t eat cherry preserves with a spoon. That guilty…
Stone Fruit Caprese Panzanella Salad
There is nothing better than taking all of Summer’s bounty and throwing it into an easy, no-oven salad! This Stone Fruit Caprese Panzanella Salad is at once familiar and comforting with a hint of the unexpected! I live here now. But actually! Lol. Summer hits the NYC farmer’s markets and I just can’t stop. All…
Cherry Burrata Millet Grain Bowl
This Cherry Burrata Millet Grain Bowl has nutty millet, grilled red onions, charred shallots, spicy corn, grilled chicken, fresh cherries, creamy Burrata and a bright cherry vinaigrette! It’s the summer bowl to eat on repeat! Tired of quinoa? Ha! Never! But today I introduce to you a new ancient whole grain: millet. Mill-eh what?
Chipotle Chorizo Tacos
These Chipotle Chorizo Tacos are smoky, spicy and complex! The homemade sweet potato tortilla tempers the spice with a little bit of sweetness and a mezcal lime slaw brightens the flavors and pulls the whole taco together! Oh, hey! Remember me? Anyone who is a chef or a food blogger knows that each takes a…
Spring Asparagus Orange Farro Salad
In this Asparagus Orange Farro Salad boiled new potatoes, crispy raw asparagus, chewy farro, peppery scallions, salty feta and crispy bacon all get tossed in a bright orange vinaigrette for a mouthful of Spring flavors! Alternate Title: “Spring in a Bowl”. The orange vinaigrette is bright and basically liquid happiness and sunshine right there on…
Roasted Honey Orange Brussels Sprouts Wild Rice Salad
Crispy roasted honey Brussels sprouts and leaks are tossed with wild rice, kale, feta cheese and a honey orange dressing for the perfect side dish or meal! These roasted Brussels sprouts and leeks are my everything right now. I can eat an entire pan without blinking. The crispy pieces of honey leek and Brussels sprouts…
Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich
This Deviled Egg Salad Sandwich has all the flavors of deviled eggs on a toasted ciabatta roll! The perfect easy lunch or dinner! Deviled eggs remind me of Easter. They also remind me of my Great-Grandmother RoRo (you remember RoRo, right?). This is just a hunch, but I am guessing that RoRo probably served deviled…
Healthy Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Tacos
These flavorful, healthy Chipotle Chicken Chorizo tacos have three different types of chili, chorizo and garlic to maximize flavor not calories! They are piled high with fresh avocado, black beans, cilantro and Greek yogurt! Did I mention they are ready in under 20 minutes? “You’re gunna photograph these right?” It was 8 pm and the…
Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Greek Salad {Tzatziki Salad Dressing} – Guest Post!
This Roasted Chickpea Quinoa Greek Salad is a vegetarian delight! Crunchy fresh vegetables, filling quinoa and crunchy roasted chickpeas all drizzled with a homemade tzatziki dressing! A quick update on moi: So I whipped my new apartment into shape only to get food poisoning. I missed orientation yesterday, but I am hoping that if I baby myself…
Easy Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Stir Fry
In this easy Thai Peanut Chicken Noodle Stir Fry mixed vegetables and chicken are tossed with whole wheat udon noodles and a spicy sweet Thai peanut sauce! And it comes together in under 20 minutes! Dinner is served! I love peanut sauce. I will eat it on anything. At a restaurant, I will soak up…